Our story
Solful Doulas was born with the birth of my daughter Solana. I did not have a doula present at my birth, after my experience I realized the importance and significance of having a doula present at your birth. It was a powerful and eye opening experience for me as a first time mom.
As a black mom, I understand firsthand the importance of advocating for yourself and the power of knowledge in a hospital setting. Through my doula training as well as the continuing education that I often seek out, I am committed to maintaining up to date knowledge and training to best support my clients. I want to provide emotional and physcial support to the birthing parent as well as their family. I understand every pregnancy and every parenthood journey is different, every person desires a different level of support during their journey. No matter the color, age, sexuality, or religion I support and educate families for their journey to parenthood. I want to be the sounding board, emotional and comfort support, and an educational resource while developing lasting connections with the families I serve.
Meet Rachel-Owner and Head Doula
About Me
My name is Rachel Gilliam. I am based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I got interested in prenatal development and infant care starting in high school. I have over 10 years in the childcare field as a babysitter, nanny, childcare center teacher. I briefly went into nonprofits and sales, but I knew my calling was birth work. My interest in birth work was amplified after the birth of my daughter 2022. During my pregnancy with my daughter, I had complications that could have very well made me a statistic. I know firsthand how powerful being informed, prepared and confident in your birth setting can be. From a young age, my family instilled in me that knowledge is power and how important education is. With this in mind, I am always striving to stay up to date with new methods and techniques, as well as seeking out additional training. I am trained through ProDoula and I utilize other birth work learning resources. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, cooking, baking, gardening, and crafting.
I strive to create a positive, empowering, calming, and informative experience with all of my clients.
Prenatal Support
Labor Support
Postpartum Support
Our prenatal support includes helping clients in navigating the construction of their birth preferences, preparing for labor by practicing comfort measures, and achieve your ideal atmosphere in your birth setting.
Our labor support includes on call support via text, video call, or call. In person labor support is customized and determined by the client at their discretion.We serve hospital, birth center, and home births*.
Our postpartum support starts during prenatal services, we help you prepare for what to expect during the postpartum phase. For additional postpartum doula or newborn care specialist services, we can refer you some of our local recommendations.
*Please note that Solful Doulas LLC does not attend intentional unassisted home births or free births.
Invest In your Birth
Your solful journey starts here
our Packages
- free consultation call
- 1 Prenatal support visit
- 1 Postpartum support visit
- 2 hrs Postpartum support following birth
- unlimited contact: call/text/email
- 24 hr. on-call service from 36 weeks gestation
- access to virtual educational resources
- limited labor support determined by client
Bliss
Serenity
ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE BLISS PACKAGE PLUS.......
- Unlimited prenatal visits
- Birth Breakdown 101
- Newborn Essential Workshop
- Unlimited labor support determined by client
- 5 hr postpartum support at home
- 1 postpartum meal delivered to destination of choice
- 24 hr on-call service from time of contract
Tranquility
ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE SERENITY PACKAGE PLUS.....
- Comprehensive Childbirth Workshop
- Postpartum Meal Plan tailored to dietary preferences
- Last minute shopping trip with doula
- Recovery Kit-loaded with doula recommended essentials to assist in healing
- On-call doula support up to 1 week postpartum
**Our package prices are disclosed upon scheduling of a consultation, you will receive pricing as well as details of package enhancements options in your consultation confirmation email
Enhance Your package
All of our packages can be customized to meet your desires on the level of support that you would like for your birthing experience. We also offer additional ala carte workshops and services that can be discussed during consultation call with your potential doula.
our promise to you
Receiving doula support may not be financially fit for some families, however, I believe that every mother deserves a doula. If the packages offered above are not financially feasible for you, payment plans are available. Please do not hesitate to mention this during your consultation, we are happy to discuss and accommodate each family as best as we can.
If hiring us before 20 weeks gestation, we require a $50 holding fee, it can be refunded if unforeseeable situations occur. After 20 weeks, a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the package price is due upon returning a signed and dated contract. The balance is due no later than 36 weeks gestation. Forms of payment accepted include: cash, check and bank transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How early in my pregnancy can I book my consultation for services?
A: You can book your consultation as soon as early as you feel comfortable!
Q: Do you accept insurance or medicare?
A: We currently do not accept insurance, but we are in the process of getting certified to do so. We also have the option of payment plans if needed.
Q: What is the difference between a doula and a provider?
A: A doula does not provide or perform anything medical. A doula is there for support, guidance, and education. A doula provides the one on one support that you may need to prepare for parenthood.
Q: I don’t think I want a doula at my birth but I still want a doula’s guidance during my pregnancy, can I do that?
A: You absolutely do not need to have a doula present at your birth. Birth is a vulnerable and intimiate space that should be comfortable for you. If you still would like doula services such as our birth preferences workshop or our comfort measure class, you can absolutely do that. We can also provide virtual support during your labor experience if you don’t want that extra person in your birth space.
Q: Do I need to live in Pittsburgh to get services?
A: No you do not! We can provide virtual support as well as zoom class.
Interested inCluding US In your Journey? Connect with Us to book a Consultation Today!
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