Serving Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, and Anchorage, Alaska

Serving Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, and Anchorage, Alaska

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Alaska birth support 
draw near doula support

alaska’s premium doula for Support

during pregnancy, Birth & postpartum.

I frequently book out nine months in advance. call today to reserve your spot on my calendar!

Do You Feel Calm, Confident, & Excited About Your Birth?

Maybe this is your first baby, or maybe your previous birth experiences left a lot to be desired.

Alaska birth support doula

You Know You Want To:

  • Feel Safe & Secure

  • Learn as much as you can about birth and all your options

  • Build a birth plan and care team that you’re confident in

  • Make sure your partner is equally supported

  • Remove fear from the equation

Hi, I’m Christine.

i provide my clients with the tools to create beautiful and empowering birth experiences.

Alaska birth support doula

I hear all the time, “The only thing that matters is a healthy Mom and a healthy Baby.”

Respectfully, that is an incredibly low bar.

Are a healthy mom and healthy baby important? Absolutely.

Are they the ONLY things that are important? Absolutely not.

So what else is there?

Choice. Autonomy. Informed Consent. Trauma-Free Experiences. Retaining Agency. Communication.

These are all vital pieces of a positive birth experience, and they all work together.

Imagine holding your new baby and telling your family and friends:

  • “I was supported and in control of all of my choices.”

  • “I knew all of my options and I was confident in advocating for my desires.”

  • “Even when we had to pivot from my original plan, I knew I was doing the right thing.”

  • “My team had my back and helped me the whole time.”

  • “That was amazing.”

Alaska birth support doula

When you want:

  • Easy access to answers to all your pregnancy questions and concerns

  • Thorough birth education (including all the things the books—and sometimes doctors—leave out!) so you can be confident in your choices

  • Assistance in building a stellar birth team that is set up to support your laboring in the way you envision

  • Encouragement and a helping hand for your partner

  • Experienced and compassionate support for the duration of your birth

  • Strong advocacy to help with any necessary changes in your birth plan

Alaska birth support doula

From someone who:

  • Can easily translate medical jargon and will always tell the truth in plain language

  • Encourages and facilitates partner involvement in all aspects of the birth

  • Navigates complicated situations with confidence (usually with a Dr. Pepper in hand)

  • Is experienced with hospital policy, staff, and procedures

  • Is calm, patient and understanding, but never misses a chance to laugh

  • Has zero hesitations about advocating for you

  • Will not leave your side

call today.

I can’t wait to hear all about your plans and how I can support them.

Let’s raise the bar of birth expectations.

Together.

FAQs

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  • I have a great guest blog post by Abigail Jorgenson HERE all about partner support.

    I am committed to supporting both parents, and to not getting in the way when things are working well with just the two of you. Think of it like a massage train: I help Dad, so Dad can help Mom. And if extra support is needed, I’m happy to add to the mix, but my goal is never to replace your partner or remove him from the equation.

    Here’s what one Father I’ve worked with had to say:

    “As a husband, when my wife told me she wanted to have a doula for the birth of our child I was initially a little apprehensive. I wasn’t entirely sure what it would be like having another person in the delivery room. Fortunately, my concerns were soon put at ease. Christine at Draw Near Doula was wonderful, a consummate professional that helped us navigate the pregnancy and delivery.

    Her knowledge and kindness helped make it so I could focus on being there for my wife during labor. She was a pillar of support for my family and I’m so grateful we had her there with us.

    Fast forward a few years and Christine has now been there for the birth of two of my children. If you’re a father or soon to be one and questioning the need for a doula, listen to your wife and hire Christine…you won’t regret it.” —Zach H


  • I have an amazing team of backup doulas, in case of coinciding births or any kind of emergency on my part. If I am unable to attend your birth for whatever reason, you will not be left without support.

  • Generally, I take between 3-4 clients per calendar month. However, depending on where the due dates fall in any particular month, as well as the months before and after, I may take less.

  • My service area is Anchorage, Eagle River and the Mat Su Valley.

    I have supported births at Providence Hospital, Alaska Regional Hospital, Alaska Native Medical Center, JBER Hospital, and Mat Su Regional Hospital.

    I also support births at all of the Anchorage and Mat-Su independent birth center locations, as well as the client’s home.

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i SUPPORT ALL TYPES OF BIRTH

Including natural, medicated & cesarean births, at home, birth center, or the hospital. I have specialized training and experience in high-risk birth, with both maternal and fetal complications. My goal is to help you have a safe, positive & fulfilling birth experience, no matter how or where you choose to give birth.

Draw Near Doula Support Services supports parents of all races, ages, religions, sexual orientations, and political ideologies.

What do providers say about Christine?

“Christine is one of a kind. Her knowledge, compassion, and support is palpable in everything she does. She is always thinking ahead and truly cares about her clients. Anyone would be lucky to have Christine as a part of their birth story supporting them. 10/10 recommend!” —Kayley, L&D Nurse

“I am always so happy to see Christine at the hospital. When I see her in a room, I tell the nurses, ‘This will be a good birth.’” —Tapia, Midwife

“Anyone will receive amazing support in Christine’s care. Most importantly, Christine will advocate for you while bringing a calming, knowledgeable presence. She is there for your and your support team on the journey of welcoming your little one into your arms. As a Labor and Delivery nurse, I’d love to welcome Christine as a part of the labor/birth team any day.” —Lindsey, L&D Nurse

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