Nurturing Care, From Pregnancy Through Postpartum
Birth doula and postpartum doula support for families across Fairfield & Litchfield County, CT and Dutchess & Westchester, NY
Theresa Davis, DONA-certified Doula — Bethel, CT
What Having a Doula Actually Feels Like
Most families don't know what a doula does until they've had one. Here's the honest answer!
She stays.
Your OB comes in to check on you. Your nurses rotate shifts. A doula stays. From the moment active labor begins until your baby is in your arms, Theresa is by your side — not checking in, not stepping out, not handing you off. Just there. The whole time.
She knows what to do.
Twenty years of births means Theresa has been in the room for fast labors and long ones, smooth deliveries and unexpected turns, first babies and fourth ones. That experience doesn't panic. It doesn't second-guess. It knows exactly what you need before you can ask for it.
She fills the gap your OB can't.
Your doctor and nurses are focused on keeping you and your baby medically safe — and that's exactly what they should be doing. A doula's job is different. Theresa is focused entirely on you — your comfort, your questions, your fears, and your voice in the room when decisions need to be made. They are not the same role. You deserve both.
She shows up after too.
The birth is one day. The weeks that follow are where most families quietly struggle — exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. As a postpartum doula, Theresa handles the overnight feeds, the newborn care, the 3am questions, and the feeding challenges so that new parents can actually sleep and actually recover. Not survive. Recover.
Schedule a Consultation
Are you interested in learning more about my services or scheduling a consultation? Contact me to discuss your specific needs and to learn more about how I can support you throughout your pregnancy and birth journey.
Birth doula support from $2,300. Postpartum doula support from $60/hr. Serving families across Fairfield County, CT and Westchester, NY.
Evidence-Based Care
I provide evidence-based care that is supported by the latest research and guidelines. I will work with you to create a birth plan that is tailored to your individual needs and preferences, while also ensuring the safety of you and your baby.
Why Families Choose Theresa
20+ years. Hundreds of families. One focus. Most doulas are newer to the work. Theresa has been doing this since before it was mainstream — through home births, hospital births, VBACs, twins, NICU stays, and everything in between. That experience shows up in the room when it matters most.
Your employer may already be paying for this. Theresa is one of the few DONA-certified doulas in Connecticut approved through Carrot fertility and family-building benefits. Many families in Fairfield County and Westchester have this benefit through their employer and don't know it. One call to HR could change everything!
She comes with credentials most doulas don't have. DONA-certified in both birth and postpartum support. Additional certifications in Spinning Babies, HypnoBirthing, and bereavement.
