More To Life
doula
Morgan R. Mason, MPH
birth + postpartum
doula support
Morgan R. Mason, MPH
Founder and CEO
Meet Your Doula
Morgan graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelors in Public Health and a focus in the social and behavioral sciences. She went on to continue her education and graduate with her Masters from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, with a focus in maternal and child health policy and leadership. Morgan has completed DONA certified courses in birth and postpartum doula support, lactation support, and BLS training.
With a passion for supporting wellness in black communities, she strives to address the disparities black women and other women of color face in birth outcomes by encouraging continuity of care and building a framework of community support.
Morgan provides intuitive support to birthing parents, infants, and families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Supporting your baby’s journey to life.
Only the best care for you and your baby, from pregnancy to postpartum.
What does the research say?
Research shows having a doula can improve birth outcomes, but what does that mean exactly? Well, doulas have been proven to:
- Significantly produce positive delivery outcomes
- Reduce cesarean and premature deliveries
- Improve breast-feeding success (especially in lower-income communities)
- Improve rates of continued breastfeeding weeks after childbirth
- Reduce anxiety and stress during labor
- Reduce the length of labor
- Raise confidence and autonomy throughout labor
What is the impact?
Doulas do not serve in a clinical or medical role, but can serve as advocates for your autonomy in attempts to avoid health disparities (or health issues that effect a particular group more than others). By providing continuous support, encouragement, and guidance to patients, having a doula on your team can make all the difference in your birthing experience.
- Sobczak A, Taylor L, Solomon S, et al. The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review. Cureus. 2023;15(5):e39451. Published 2023 May 24. doi:10.7759/cureus.39451
Services & Support
Birth Services
From your first positive pregnancy test through birth.
Postpartum Services
From birth through your first
1-2 years postpartum.
Lactation Support
From birth until the second year of life (and based on their nutritional needs).
Birth Services
A birth doula understands the physiology of childbirth and how it impacts the emotional and physical needs of the birther. With this knowledge I can accompany you through labor to help facilitate a safe and satisfactory experience, and be an advocate for your health and informed decision making through the entire process.
Packages starting at *$500
- Prenatal Visits & Postpartum Check-Up
- Emotional Support
- Physical Comfort Measures
- Advocacy for Family Wishes
- Guidance for Partner
- Continuity of Care
- Birth Planning
- Referrals for Local Providers
*Sliding scale and payment plans available upon further review. Inquire today!
Postpartum Services
A postpartum doula provides knowledge and evidence-based services on subjects such as breast feeding support, emotional and physical recovery from your birthing experience, bonding with baby, soothing techniques, and other elements of basic newborn care. The assistance provided can help the entire family transition as a new member is introduced and integrated into the household.
Packages starting at *$40/hr
- Bottle feeding
- Bathing
- Sterilizing, cleaning, and preparing bottles
- Laundering baby clothing/baby items
- Tidying nursery
- Daily mood/activity journal for baby
- Running baby related errands as directed
*Sliding scale and payment plans available upon further review. Inquire today!
Lactation Support
The lactation support provided offers interventions and education that aim to improve your baby’s nutrition. The resources and support provided will be inclusive and considerate of socioeconomic status, proximity to suggested resources, and practicality regardless of circumstance.
Add on for *$100 for initial session (*$50 per follow-up)
*Sliding scale and payment plans available upon further review. Inquire today!
- Positioning & Latch Assistance
- Assess and Address Barriers to Breastfeeding
- Milk Expression Education
- Supplementation Education
- Lactation Resources & Referrals
Where clinical assistance is necessary, referrals may be provided upon request.
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