Gentle Waves Birth Services

Kiera was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so grateful I got to work with her. I can't imagine what my pregnancy, labor/birth, and postpartum experiences would have been like without her. Her support, suggestions and resources completely blew me away - I couldn't believe my anxiety about the birth seemed to evaporate in the days leading up to it rather than increase. Kiera gently guided me through my fears and a sense of calm replaced the anxiety - it seriously felt magical. Her guidance and support through labor and the birth were exactly what I needed - it's as simple as that. It didn't stop there - the support and resources, including another in-home visit, kept coming for several weeks after the birth and it was just so much fun having so much contact with her! She's just the best!
When I first learned what a doula even was several years ago, I heard it described as "your birth angel " - Kiera was exactly that and more!

We can't say enough great things about our experience with Kiera. She was the perfect addition to our birth team. She really helped guide us through creating our birth preferences and getting prepared physically and mentally. When it came to labor support, she was invaluable. Between the encouragement, knowledge of positioning and calm demeanor she helped make labor and delivery a beautiful experience.
Even into the postpartum period, Kiera was always available with knowledge and resources to answer any and all of our questions. She went above and beyond what we expected, and we will forever be thankful for her support.

Kiera was wonderful during pregnancy, labor, and during the postpartum time. She was supportive, provided great information, and was an amazing advocate for us! Her encouraging light and gentle spirit were a great addition to our journey into parenthood. We really appreciated her presence during labor!!!!

Kiera was an incredible and integral part of our positive birth experience. My husband and I are first time parents, and knew we wanted to work with a doula to support with the birth of our baby. We are new to the area, and after researching and speaking to doulas in Hampton Roads, we connected with Kiera and immediately knew it was a fit for our family.

Throughout the pregnancy journey, Kiera checked on us and provided so many helpful resources. At the 36 week mark, she spent four hours with us preparing for the birth. This time was so important and made us feel empowered and prepared to bring our little boy into the world. At the 37 week mark, I began experiencing pre labor and Kiera was always available to answer my questions and provide recommendations to make me feel more comfortable. On the day that true labor started, Kiera was a constant source of peace and calm. We spoke throughout the day during the early labor, and when things picked up, we asked Kiera to meet us at the hospital. When she arrived, she was again such a source of peace and calm. I had a natural birth and while I prepared as best as I could, the labor was intense and Kiera was by my side to encourage me and do everything she could to support my husband and I. I will never forget Kiera holding my hand through the intense contractions and telling me I could do it. Once the pushing phase ensued, Kiera coached my husband and did so many things in the background to make me comfortable.

The birth of our son was so beautiful and I am so thankful for all of the support Kiera provided throughout the pregnancy and birth. I truly feel like we were meant to meet Kiera - she is incredible and was such an important part of our experience.

Kiera was such an amazing addition to our pregnancy and birth. She provided such positive and calm energy whenever she was around. She never made me feel anything less than a strong and powerful woman! She was available to us anytime we had a question or needed support during the pregnancy. During the birth, she was a great advocate to have in the room with us so we could simply focus on the birth. She genuinely cared about us and making sure the birth of our baby girl was everything we could have imagined. We highly recommend her to anyone going through pregnancy and delivery in the area!