Jessica Helsper

Birth Doula
Washington, District of Columbia
5.0
About me

Hi, I’m Jess! Fertility and birth doula🧡Empowering the strength of women is my passion. Women have this innate ability to achieve the incredible [growing humans!] so why not harness that by cultivating intuition - combined with a little bit of education, confidence and trust - and birth the way you want to?! Big believer of the mind-body connection, right here✨I currently provide birth support in Washington DC and Northern Virginia areas. And virtual fertility support. I have over 70 birth hours and I am a professional certification candidate via DONA International’s birth doula program. DONA is the leader in evidence-based doula training, certification, and continuing education, so you’re in great hands! I am also completing my fertility doula training with HER Fertility, led by my mentor Jess Tims. I am a Pure Barre instructor of nearly a decade, a military spouse and I have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health. In addition to being well-versed in physical/emotional comfort measures and labor-progressive positioning, I am certified in use of the peanut ball for labor and proficient in HypnoBirthing, The Mongan Method. Assistance in preliminary lactation and Bengkung belly binding for postpartum recovery are also part of my offering. I would be honored to assist you in your birth journey✨

Education

Bachelors of Individualized Studies: Public Health, Sociology, Spanish (2011)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification in-progress, DONA (2024)

Fertility Doula Certification in-progress, HER Fertility (2025)

Specialties
Belly Binding Birth Doula Birth Support Bodywork Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Contraception and Family Planning Evidence-Based Care Healthy Eating Home Birth Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infertility Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Keeping Fit Labor Doula Mindfulness Natural Birth Preconception Relaxation Techniques Self-Esteem Somatic Techniques Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Languages

English

Service introduction

As your birth doula, I offer a heart-led birth package that emphasizes the power of mind-body connection. I believe in the power of intuition and integrative therapies to achieve the birth experience that you desire; from birth education to physical comfort measures to emotional reassurance, from exercise and nervous system regulation to epidurals - building a toolkit will support anything birth throws our way. I support hospital births, birth center, and home births. Fertility services coming SOON!

Packages
intuitive arrival birth doula package
2 prenatal visits: Comprehensive 1 hour sessions not limited to: discussing my role as your doula as well as your expectations of me, your partner’s desired role, desired role of medications during labor and any birth planning you’ve done so far. These visits will also be a vital time to discuss [and practice] physical comfort measures and relaxation techniques. We will also discuss your postpartum/newborn plans. *On-call support available via text and phone call during this time/until your baby arrives.1 hr each Continuous labor support: From the moment you need me, I will remain with you for the duration of your labor and birth of your baby. Normally I will stay for up to two hours after the birth/until you are ready for quiet time together. I can also assist with initial lactation and feeding at this time. 1 postpartum visit: 1 hour follow up at your home after a few weeks to see how you and your family are doing, review your experience, lactation assistance, if needed, and gain feedback on my role. *in-depth add ons available. See my website for details
$1,900.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

Jess was knowledgeable and supportive from pregnancy through postpartum. She answered all my questions, came prepared with an agreed upon plan, and offered helpful suggestions during labor that made a real difference. She read my cues, gave clear instructions, and knew just how to get my attention and guide me. She also spoke up for me when needed, making sure I felt supported and understood. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a confident, caring, and capable doula.

- Anne-Isabelle B.

5.0

Jessica was our birth doula for the birth of our son - from the pre birth appointments to the actual birth , she provided warm , knowledgeable support, answered all our questions and was there for us during a very long and difficult birth. She was my rock during the 30 hours of labor I endured , constantly reminding me to breath, offered water/snacks and cared for my well being. She also advocated for me with the hospital staff to make sure I got what I wanted. I would highly recommend Jessica for any future mammas !

- Noga C.

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