Evidence-Based Support for Calm, Confident Births
The name Hera & Haven weaves together the divine strength of Hera, the ancient goddess of women, birth, and motherhood, with the comforting refuge of a haven. It represents the balance of power and peace, offering families a sacred, supportive space during one of life’s most transformative journeys. This practice stands for informed care, fierce advocacy, and a nurturing presence every step of the way.
Hi, I’m alex peters
- your doula!
As a doula, I support the full arc of motherhood with evidence-based care and heartfelt presence. My training equips me to guide families through every phase—from birth to the tender early days of postpartum—but it's my deep belief in the power of community that called me to this work.
Birth is more than biology—it is a sacred rite of passage, a crossing into the ancient lineage of motherhood. My own unmedicated birth awakened something in me: the realization that motherhood was never meant to be done alone. Matrescence—the becoming of a mother—is too often overlooked in a culture that rushes us through the sacred. I became a doula because I saw the village disappearing, and I knew I wanted to help rebuild it.
Now more than ever, parents deserve guidance rooted in trust, connection, and compassion. I’m here to walk beside you—through the questions, the milestones, the messy middle—because you’re not just bringing a baby into the world. You’re birthing a new version of yourself, and that deserves to be honored.
Services
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Birth Doula Services
As a full-spectrum doula rooted in trauma-informed care, I offer individualized support to each birthing person and their growing family. Whether we begin our work at 8 weeks or 35 weeks, my role is to provide steady guidance, evidence-based information, and emotional support to help you feel grounded, informed, and empowered throughout your journey. am honored to support all types of births—from home births to planned cesareans—always centering your values, preferences, and unique path to parenthood.
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Postpartum Doula Services
I offer gentle guidance on breastfeeding, soothing routines, and sleep—for both baby and parents. Together, we’ll shape realistic expectations for rest, nurture your healing, and create space for you to feel deeply supported and seen. With nourishing meals and holistic nutrition care, my goal is not just to help you get through the days—but to help you feel held, nourished, and empowered in this sacred postpartum season.
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New Parent Relationship Coaching
In this guided hour, we’ll hold space for your real questions, tender truths, and the shifting rhythms of new parenthood. Together, we’ll clarify expectations, strengthen connection, and co-create a balanced plan for caregiving, household flow, and emotional support. This session is designed to help you move forward not just as parents—but as a unified, supported team.
Why Hire a doula?
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Doula support is linked to labors that are, on average, 41 minutes shorter.
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Babies born with doula support have a 38% lower risk of a low five-minute Apgar score, indicating better immediate post-birth health.
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Continuous support from a trained doula is associated with a 39% decrease in the risk of cesarean delivery.
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Doula care is associated with a 57.5% reduction in the odds of postpartum depression and anxiety diagnoses.
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Individuals with doula support are 40% less likely to use pain medication during labor.
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The likelihood of requiring an instrumental delivery—such as the use of forceps or vacuum assistance—was reduced by 41% among those who had continuous support from a doula during labor.
*Sources: The Doula Book by Marshall H. Klaus, MD, John H. Kennell, MD, and Phyllis H. Klaus, MFT, LMSW (ch. 5-6); The Labor Progress Handbook by Penny Simkin, Lisa Hanson, and Ruth Ancheta (pg. 345-347); Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn 5th Edition by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, Janelle Durham, and April Bolding (pg. 20)