Lyleanne Heffington

Birth Doula
Portsmouth, Virginia
About me

Hi, I’m Lyleanne — a DONA birth doula, certified bereavement doula, and birth photographer with a passion for holding space through every kind of birth story. I believe birth is powerful, sacred, and unique to every family. Whether your journey leads to a joyful, planned hospital birth, Home birth or birth center birth. Weather you’re navigating grief or uncertainty, I walk beside you with heart, evidence-based knowledge, and steady support. As your doula, I blend hands-on comfort techniques, evidence based information, emotional grounding, and partner guidance — helping you feel safe, seen, educated and truly supported. As a bereavement-trained professional, I also bring deep compassion and care for families facing loss, honoring those moments with dignity, presence, and memory-making when it matters most. And as a birth photographer, I capture the raw, real beauty of your sacred story — without ever taking away from the moment. This is your birth. I’m here to help you feel empowered in it. Let’s make sure you feel informed, respected, and not alone — every step of the way

Certification and training

Dona birth doula (2025)

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Loss and Bereavement Doula
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer full-spectrum support for families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond — holding space for both the joy and the unexpected. As a DONA-trained birth doula, I provide physical, emotional, and informational support throughout labor. From comfort measures and birth planning to hands-on techniques and partner guidance, I’m by your side every step of the way. As a certified bereavement doula, I serve families walking through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss with deep compassion and respectful presence. I offer guidance, memory-making, and gentle support to help honor your experience with care and dignity. As a birth photographer, I document your story with sensitivity and intention — capturing the raw beauty, emotion, and sacredness of your birth without intrusion. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital, home, or birth center experience — or navigating loss — I bring calm, confidence, and connection to your space.

Packages
Birth package
One Initial Face-To-Face Prenatal Consultation Free of charge. 2 prenatal visits. One in the second trimester and one in the third trimester with Birth Plan Development | 24/7 On-Call Availability From 37Weeks of Pregnancy | Provision of Pain Relief, Comfort Methods, advocation and education. | 1 Postnatal Consultation (Up to 2 Hours Per Session)
$1,100.00
USD Flat rate
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