INFORMATION, EMOTIONAL, & PHYSICAL SUPPORT
The Blissful Bellies® Doula Advantage
Our team of dedicated birth doulas is here to provide unwavering support and expert guidance at every step of your birthing experience. Ready to get started? Complete our intake form today and begin your personalized care journey.
We’re committed to meeting the emotional and physical needs of birthing families throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth. While we don’t replace medical caregivers or birthing companions, we do work alongside them to create a positive, empowering birth experience.
From providing essential information, to guiding you through comfort measures and labor positions, we’re here to ensure you feel confident and supported. Wherever you are in your pregnancy, our team is ready to assist.
Reserve your spot today and let us be part of your journey!
Schedule your free consultation today!
Ready to take the next step in your journey? Submit your intake form today to book a free Birth Services Consultation! All appointments are held on Zoom.
Why a sunflowers doula?
Excellent Outcomes
Hypno-Doulas Help Shorten Labor and Increase Comfort
Personal Care for your Pregnancy and Birth Journey
Our clients’ statistics (Sunflowers data below reflects births in 2021) are notably better than national averages.
- National cesarean rate: 31.8% - Sunflowers Doula Clients' unplanned* cesarean rate: 11%
- National rate of use of synthetic Oxytocin (pitocin) use: 36.3% - Sunflowers Doula Clients' rate of use of synthetic Oxytocin (pitocin) u
Our clients’ statistics (Sunflowers data below reflects births in 2021) are notably better than national averages.
- National cesarean rate: 31.8% - Sunflowers Doula Clients' unplanned* cesarean rate: 11%
- National rate of use of synthetic Oxytocin (pitocin) use: 36.3% - Sunflowers Doula Clients' rate of use of synthetic Oxytocin (pitocin) use: 18.2%
- National rate of use of assisted vaginal birth (e.g., suction or forceps): 20.0% - Sunflowers Doula Clients' rate of use of assisted vaginal birth: 3%
- National rate of epidural use in labor: 76.1% - Sunflowers Doula Clients' rate of unplanned* epidural use in labor: 14.3%
*Some clients intended to have an epidural or a cesarean and so are not counted in these stats.
Personal Care for your Pregnancy and Birth Journey
Hypno-Doulas Help Shorten Labor and Increase Comfort
Personal Care for your Pregnancy and Birth Journey
At Blissful Bellies®, we believe every family deserves the chance to create their own unique birth story. Our doulas will guide you through understanding your birthing options, help you develop birth preferences aligned with your values and goals, and provide judgment-free support throughout your pregnancy and birth.
Your journey with us b
At Blissful Bellies®, we believe every family deserves the chance to create their own unique birth story. Our doulas will guide you through understanding your birthing options, help you develop birth preferences aligned with your values and goals, and provide judgment-free support throughout your pregnancy and birth.
Your journey with us begins with a 45-minute virtual consultation with Lindsey, Director of Birth Services, where you'll learn more about working with our team, ask any questions you may have, and get booked to meet a Blissful Bellies® doula. After that, you'll receive our contract package by email. Simply complete the forms, pay your invoice, and you'll officially become part of the Blissful Bellies® family! From then on, your doula will be by your side, ready to support you through your pregnancy and birth.
Hypno-Doulas Help Shorten Labor and Increase Comfort
Hypno-Doulas Help Shorten Labor and Increase Comfort
Hypno-Doulas Help Shorten Labor and Increase Comfort
Our Blissful Bellies® doulas are specially trained in mindfulness and many in hypnosis, offering you calm, steady support throughout your pregnancy and birth. Whether you're listening to our affirmations, birth confidence tracks, or opting for a personalized hypnotherapy session, we’re here to help you embrace a peaceful, confident journe
Our Blissful Bellies® doulas are specially trained in mindfulness and many in hypnosis, offering you calm, steady support throughout your pregnancy and birth. Whether you're listening to our affirmations, birth confidence tracks, or opting for a personalized hypnotherapy session, we’re here to help you embrace a peaceful, confident journey to parenthood.
The combination of hypnobirthing and doula support is transformative. Many clients choose to learn HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing with us, experiencing shorter, more comfortable labors by aligning with birth-centered providers, maintaining optimal prenatal health, and practicing HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing techniques.
Your birth doula support services
Blissful Birthing Doula Package
Our comprehensive package is designed to provide you with the best possible support. Here's what you can expect:
Dedicated Doula with Backup Support
- A primary doula supported by a team to ensure you always have the help you need
- A backup doula for those rare occasions when the primary is not available
Exclusive Resources
- A digital Client Resource Guidebook with birth planning tools, pregnancy articles, guided meditation MP3s,
- Trusted provider recommendations
Complete Childbirth Education with "ClassPass"
- Featuring HelloBirth hypnobirthing childbirth education classes! HelloBirth is available as live group sessions and both are available as self-paced asynchronous classes with 1:1 follow up
- A variety of classes to round out your prenatal experience. Current classes include: lactation, perinatal intimacy, cesarean prep, prenatal yoga & mindfulness, meditation, infant, child, and adult CPR/First Aid (with certification), blissful movement, blissful sleep. Some available on demand, others are taught live. CPR is in person in Burke, VA; all others online.
- Available with our "ClassPass" package or add separately; access through 12 weeks post due date.
Doula Prenatal Visits
- Virtual birth preferences visit at 34 weeks (2 hours) to discuss your expectations, desires, and any concerns
- In-person visit at 37 weeks for hands-on guidance with comfort measures and TENS unit instruction
Personalized Specialty Appointments
- Meet virtually with our Postpartum Coordinator 1:1 to learn how you can prepare for your 4th trimester
- Virtual lactation planning with our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to set yourself up for feeding your baby with ease
- With our "ClassPass" package, access to our Family Education Coordinator for support with your perinatal education needs
On-Demand Pregnancy Support
- Phone, video, and email access to your doula throughout pregnancy during business hours
- Unlimited discussion appointments with your primary doula and/or our Director of Birth Services
On-Call for Your Birth Month
- Available two weeks before and after your due date for round-the-clock support
Continuous Labor Support
- From remote support in the early stages to in-person support for labor at home and/or your birthing destination, your doula will be by your side for up to 24 hours of in-person support
- For labors exceeding 24 hours, a backup doula may step in for seamless care
- Scheduled cesarean support is also available
Newborn Feeding Support
- Immediate assistance with feeding after birth
- Ongoing in-scope support for the first 6 weeks
- Referrals for out-of-scope lactation needs
Postpartum Visit
- One in-home visit within the first six weeks to debrief your birth experience and check in on your adjustment to parenthood
Ongoing Postpartum Support
- Unlimited phone, text, and email support for six weeks postpartum
Trusted Referrals
- Recommendations for lactation consultants, mental health providers, pediatricians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, midwives, and more
Want to learn more?
Click the button below to complete our intake form, then check your inbox for a link to schedule a complimentary Birth Services Consultation with Lindsey!
Meet The Director of Blissful Bellies Birth Services
Meet our Director of Birth Services and Birth Doula Lindsey!
Lindsey Vick is the owner of Sunflowers Healing and Wellness. She is a Blissful Bellies™ Certified Birth Doula, hypnotherapist, and reiki energy healer.
A graduate of Wellesley College, Lindsey spent many years as an affordable housing consultant, where she managed a multi-million-dollar client portfolio of affordable housing agencies across the country. But her heart was always in supporting parents and birth workers. Since 2006, Lindsey has helped over 700 families welcome their babies, supported more than 2,000 families in childbirth preparation, and mentored or trained dozens of birth educators and doulas. In 2020, Lindsey partnered with another birth professional to create HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing, a dynamic, modern, and inclusive approach to hypnobirthing that centers and honors birthing people and their unique experiences.
Lindsey lives in Alexandria, VA, and when not helping pregnant families, she enjoys spending time with her family (spouse, two almost grown kids, two dogs, two cats, one bunny), listening to true crime podcasts, daydreaming in float tanks, cooking, and puzzles of all kinds!
In her role as agency owner, Lindsey meets personally with every prospective client to learn about their hopes, needs, and preferences, and to match them with the best-fit doula. She has limited availability for repeat birth doula clients.
meet Our Leadership...
Postpartum Coordinator
Lactation Resources Coordinator
Family Education Coordinator
Mikey is a certified Blissful Bellies® birth doula and certified DONA® International birth and postpartum doula with over a decade of experience in the birth room and behind the scenes.
As a senior member of our team and our Postpartum Coordinator, Mikey is is the steady guide families rely on. She brings deep expertise, consistent professionalism, and a warm, compassionate presence to every parent she supports.
Outside of birth work, Mikey and her husband live in Maryland and dream of a future with children of their own. For now, they soak up every moment babysitting their nephew, movie nights, and connecting with their church community.
Mikey has full-time availability for birth and postpartum doula clients.
Family Education Coordinator
Lactation Resources Coordinator
Family Education Coordinator
Evita is a certified Blissful Bellies® birth doula and HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing educator. She brings expertise in labor techniques, fetal positioning, hypnobirthing, infant care, meditation, and tantric healing for birth and over a decade of experience.
Evita is our Family Education Coordinator and connects with each of our clients to help them identify and register for any perinatal classes they may need.
Evita lives in Washington, DC with her husband, a pharmacist, their two children, and their dog. When she’s not supporting births, she enjoys the beach, parent-helping at her childrens’ school, and leaving a lasting positive impact on the families she serves.
Evita has limited availability for repeat birth doula clients.
Lactation Resources Coordinator
Lactation Resources Coordinator
Lactation Resources Coordinator
Tiana is a certified Blissful Bellies® birth doula, HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing educator, Peer Breastfeeding Counselor, and Birth Becomes You birth photographer with a passion for capturing and supporting the transformative journey into parenthood.
Tiana is our Lactation Coordinator and helps our clients navigate the sometimes tricky experience of feeding a newborn.
When she’s not supporting births, Tiana lives in Maryland and enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, indulging in Mexican food, and binge-watching her favorite shows.
Tiana has full-time availability for birth doula and photography clients.