Rooted.
Held.
Growing.
Supportive, informed doula care through pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum.
Serving families in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
Hi, I'm Payton
I'm a Perinatal Doula based in Philadelphia and the heart behind Forest Fern Doula Care.
I became a doula because I care deeply about maternal health and believe every woman deserves to feel supported, respected, and heard throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My journey into birth work was inspired by watching my sister's experiences with a doula and seeing the difference that compassionate, continuous support can make during such a transformative time.
As your doula, I provide emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to your unique needs and goals. My approach is gentle, adaptable, and rooted in the belief that every birthing person deserves care that honors their experiences, values, and choices.
My work is grounded in a commitment to supporting women as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am passionate about providing culturally respectful care to BIPOC communities, Muslim women and families, and mothers seeking personalized, evidence-based support.
Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or simply looking for someone to walk alongside you, my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident as you move through this season of motherhood.
Services
Prenatal Support
Three prenatal visits designed to explore your values, priorities, and birth preferences while preparing you for labor, postpartum, and newborn care. Includes ongoing support via phone, text, and email, along with evidence-based resources, comfort techniques, and birth planning guidance.
Labor & Birth Support
Continuous support throughout labor and birth with reassurance, physical comfort measures, relaxation techniques, positioning support, and guidance for informed decision-making. On-call 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks until the time of birth to support the kind of birth you envision for yourself and your family.
Postpartum Support
Support continues after birth with immediate postpartum care, emotional check-ins, feeding support, newborn guidance, and one in-home postpartum visit within 1–2 weeks after birth. Includes one month of postpartum support via phone and/or Zoom.
Let’s Connect
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