PARAMEDIC - TRAINED BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Rooted in calm.
Guided with nurture.
Full-spectrum doula support and childbirth education for families in Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and surrounding areas. Personalized and evidence-based care that honors your autonomy and holds space for your story.
Support for every chapter of your journey.
Prenatal and labor
Advocacy support that centers around client autonomy and informed consent, emotional support and reassurance during labor and birth, support in hospital, birth center, and home birth settings.
Education
Evidence-based childbirth education classes, individualized prenatal education and preparation, CPR and infant safety training, emotional support and anticipatory guidance throughout pregnancy.
ONLY AT GENTLE ROOTS
CPR & Infant Safety
Nothing replaces the confidence of knowing you can respond calmly if your newborn needs help. Our training goes beyond theory. You'll practice real skills, taught by people who've used them in the field, so you're prepared for anything.
Why Gentle Roots?
A doula with the training to stay calm when it matters most.
Most doulas bring warmth and compassion. So do I. But I also bring something none of my peers in NW Arkansas can offer: a foundation in emergency medicine that means I never panic, never freeze, and always know what to watch for.
That means the nervous first-time dad feels safe. The mother who had a traumatic first birth feels protected. And the family who wants both nurturing support and clinical awareness gets exactly that.
Gentle Roots Birth Care provides non-medical emotional, physical, and educational support. All medical care and decisions remain with you and your licensed providers. I complement your care team with presence, advocacy, and an unshakeable calm.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer 3 different packages designed to meet your needs—whether you're looking for just birth support, postpartum support, childbirth education, or all 3. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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The first step is to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals, answer questions, and determine if Gentle Roots is a good fit for your family.
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Doula services are typically self-pay. Insurance and Medicaid reimbursement options in AR are evolving, and I will update clients as eligibility and credentialing opportunities become available.
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A doula provides non-medical emotional, physical, and education support during pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period. Doula care is designed to complement medical care by helping clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their experience.
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No. Gentle Roots Birth Care provides non-medical support and education only. I do not perform medical assessments, give medical advice, or make clinical decisions. All medical care and decision-making remain with you and your licensed healthcare providers.
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Yes! I support a wide range of birth experiences, including medicated, unmedicated labors, planned cesarean births, and cesarean recovery support.
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Many clients choose to hire a doula in the second trimester, though availability may vary. Postpartum support can be arranged during pregnancy or after birth, depending on scheduling.
Your Free Hospital Bag Checklist
Whether you're planning your first birth or your fourth, whether you're feeling excited or terrified (or both), you deserve someone in your corner who is calm, prepared, and completely focused on you.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to see if Gentle Roots Birth Care is the right fit for your family.