St. Louis Birth Doula Support

For families who want to invest in the foundation of their parenting journey.

Let's start with a free consultation!

My brand is simple: it's me. As a one-woman practice, everything I offer is a direct reflection of who I am and what I believe. I'm here to empower birthing people with evidence-based doula care throughout the entire birthing year.

When you hire me, you're investing in your prenatal health, your mental well-being, and your confidence as a birthing person. You trust your body. You trust the process. And you want a birth team that truly knows and supports you. With Nicole Mazanec Doula Services, that's exactly what you get, from your first prenatal visit through labor and into the postpartum window. I'll help you make informed, confident decisions every step of the way.

You already know a doula isn't a guarantee. What a doula is is one powerful tool in your toolkit, and together, we'll build the rest. You'll find your voice, tap into your strength, and lay a solid foundation for your parenting journey.

My practice is made for parents on the softer side of crunchy. Naturally minded and evidence-based. You care about nourishing food and intentional living, and you also know that a slice of cake and a Netflix binge have their place too. You’ll find no judgment here. I hold space for all family dynamics and all kinds of choices, blending traditional wisdom with current science to support you as a whole person. Together, we enter the birth space ready, grounded, and strong.

Frequently asked questions

  • A doula is someone who supports you mentally and physically and empowers you to find your voice, to be heard, and to be seen within your birth space. A Doula helps prepare you prenatally, during the birthing process, and in the postpartum time frame.

  • No! Definitely not. A Doula is a birth coach. Think of it like this -- You go on the soccer field and you have your parent on the sidelines. They love you, they’re encouraging you, they’re proud of you, but they’re not meant to coach you. Your spouse/partner(s)/support person is like the parent on the sideline. Your coach, however, is there during the game, they know the plays inside and out, they’re familiar with your strengths, and they know specific techniques to guide you and the tools you need to excel. The coach is your Doula. Both your support person(s) and your Doula play big roles during your birthing year. One does not replace the other. Together, you all make the birth team.

  • Yes! I am trained through DONA International, BirthNBabies, and Angela Gallo’s Dynamo Doula Training. While there is not one governing body over the Doula community, many Doula certifications are widely accepted. Continuing education is always beneficial and I continue my education yearly by taking additional courses and classes.

  • I am deeply invested in my client’s well-being and happiness. I want you to feel empowered to make decisions surrounding your birth. My goal is for you feel safe, cared for, and important regardless of age, sex, gender identity, race, or religion. When you work with me, your needs are my top priority. When you come to me with an issue, I will work with you to solve the problem by evaluating the situation, coming up with solutions, and if need be, utilizing my resources to meet your end goal. I have access to resources and connections for anything you might need – from reputable and trustworthy high risk doctors to chiropractors and lactation consultants, to support groups and play groups, how and where to find the best childcare, and anything else you might need.

  • I occasionally have expected due dates that overlap. Birth is unpredictable, so it is vital to always have a backup Doula in place. I do have a network of Doulas I work with who serve as my backup in the event of an unexpected emergency, illness, or something else out of my control.

    • Provide clinical or Midwifery support.

    • Make decisions for you.

    • Speak to staff on your behalf.

    • Project any of my own beliefs onto your experience.

Your birth support investment

$3,500

Your comprehensive birth doula support includes:

  • 3 In-home prenatal visits

  • Access to my lending library

  • On-call support from 37 weeks to birth

  • Certified doula backup

  • Continuous labor support

  • Immediate postpartum support

  • 2 in-home postpartum visits

  • 2 nutritious postpartum meals

  • Add birth photography (+$1,000)

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