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Welcome to New Beginnings Doula Services!

Pregnancy and parenthood are transformative seasons of life. Each pregnancy marks a New Beginning—and I’m honored to support you through every step of the journey.

Doulas are trained and certified birth professionals who provide physical, emotional, and educational support throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum, and beyond.

As your doula, I am fully certified, insured, and committed to ongoing professional development to ensure you receive the highest quality of care.

Proudly serving families in West Michigan, including Ottawa, Muskegon, and Kent Counties.

Meet your Doula!

Hi, I’m Bethany—and I’m deeply passionate about supporting women through the transformative seasons of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Whether you're welcoming your first baby or your fifth, I’m here to hold space for you to navigate these experiences authentically and with confidence. I offer nonjudgmental physical, emotional, and educational support every step of the way.

In addition to my doula training, I am also trained in supporting perinatal mood disorders as well as perinatal grief and loss. I bring over 18 years of experience as a social worker in the mental health field and currently serve as the manager of a local Maternal Infant Health Program. I’m also a proud mom of two amazing kids—and my own pregnancy journey continues to inspire my commitment to helping others during this sacred time.

If you’re preparing for a “New Beginning” and welcoming a baby into your life, I’d love the opportunity to talk with you about how having a doula can make all the difference.

“When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change.”

—Marie Mongan

Labor Doula Services

I am committed to supporting both the pregnant individual and their primary support person throughout the childbirth journey. My services include 2–3 prenatal home visits, during which we discuss your birth preferences, expectations, and prepare for the experience ahead.
Throughout labor and delivery, I provide continuous, judgment-free physical, emotional, and educational support tailored to your needs. My care continues after birth with 1–2 postpartum home visits—the first typically occurring within the first week after your baby comes home.
Ongoing support is available via phone or text for the duration of our contracted services.
Postpartum & Infant Care Services

I am here to support you and your family through the early days, weeks, and months with your new baby. During this important transition, I offer compassionate, judgment-free support—physically, emotionally, and educationally.
Postpartum care is highly personalized to meet your unique needs. Contact us today to learn how our Postpartum and Infant Care Services can best support you and your growing family.
Infant Massage

Infant massage has been shown to promote relaxation, enhance bonding, and support attunement between parent and baby. In this five-session series, I will guide you through gentle techniques to massage your baby—creating meaningful moments of connection and comfort. Sessions can be conveniently held in the comfort of your own home.
Lactation Support

As a Certified Lactation Counselor and Educator, I am dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your breastfeeding journey. I provide evidence-based guidance to help address latching difficulties, manage common breastfeeding concerns, navigate supply challenges—whether low or high—and much more.