Birth Support Rooted in Empowerment, Evidence, and Compassion

Supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in the Richmond, Virginia area with compassionate, evidence-based care designed to empower and guide you every step of the way.

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MEET RACHEL

Hi, I'm Rachel.

For over 14 years, I've supported families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with compassionate, evidence-based care. My approach combines clinical experience, holistic support, and a deep commitment to helping families feel informed, confident, and empowered throughout their journey.

Whether you're preparing for your first baby or growing your family, I'm here to provide guidance, reassurance, and personalized support every step of the way.

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Serving All Humans, All Families

Supporting every phase of pregnancy and reproductive care, I provide respectful, inclusive, and personalized support. I welcome all families and identities, working together to honor your values, goals, and unique journey.

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum each bring unique challenges and opportunities. My services are designed to provide guidance, advocacy, education, and reassurance every step of the way.

Prenatal Support

Prepare for birth with
 confidence through 
education, planning, 
and evidence-based support tailored to your needs.

Support Tailored To Every Stage

Postpartum Support

Prepare for birth with 
confidence through 
personalized education, planning, and supportive, evidence-based care.

Birth Doula Support

Continuous labor and birth support to help you feel informed, empowered, and cared for every 
step of the way.

Lactation & Feeding Guidance

Personalized support to 
help you meet your feeding goals with confidence and clarity.

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE SWEET EARTH DOULA

Choosing Your Support Team

finding the right support can feel overwhelming. The person you choose should reflect your values, communication style, and vision for your birth experience.

With extensive clinical knowledge, years of hands-on experience, and a deeply compassionate approach, I help families make informed decisions while creating a calm and supportive environment throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

◉ 14+ Years Supporting Births
◉ Evidence-Based Education
◉ Inclusive Family Centered Care

◉ Clinical Knowledge & Advocacy
◉ Continuous Emotional Support
◉ Postpartum Guidance

  • Rachel was wonderful! She helped me navigate the stress and uncertainty of a high-risk birth. With her clinical background, I felt at peace, cared for, and confident that I was making the right choices.

    —Mary Russell

  • Rachel exudes warmth, compassion, and trustworthiness. She helped us talk through every decision and made me feel confident throughout the birthing process.

    —Caron Sinnenberg

  • "Having someone competent and calming by your side during childbirth helped lift so much weight off our shoulders. We felt supported, informed, and truly present during the experience.

    —Farah Khawaja