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Michelle Tighe

Empowered Birth

Woodruff, SC   Service range 40 miles

https://empoweredbirthtx.com

Birth Fee

$1450 to $1850

Birth Fee

$1450 to $1850


Birth Doula Experience

5 years and 65 births attended


Doula Training

  • Birth Boot Camp, September 2022
  • Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, January 2025

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 3 to 4

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • Belly binding
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Cancer patients and survivors
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Hypnosis for birth
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Placenta encapsulation
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Support for parents with substance use
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Twins and multiples birth support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Following a free initial consultation, my base fee is $1450. This includes 2-5 prenatal visits, 24-hour telephone support once agreement is signed, in-person labor and birth support and one or more postpartum visits. I also teach childbirth education classes and offer a $1850. bundle price for doula support and my comprehensive 10-week course. I also accept Medicaid.

Service Area

Woodruff, SC Service range 40 miles

Client Testimonials for Michelle Tighe

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Kelsey S

1/31/2026

From our first meeting with Michelle I could tell she was going to be a great fit. As a first time mom, my husband and I were looking to find someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her presence is very calming and reassuring.

She was very accommodating to schedule all the meetings before the birth to make sure we were prepared. Any question we asked she gave a great explanation and made sure we had all our questions answered. 
She was always available to us throughout my induction via phone all day and night. Upon arrival at the hospital she came prepared and had lots of tools and suggestions to make labor go easier. We ended up with a c-section, and she stayed with us through that process and making sure we were settled afterward before leaving. 
Her presence throughout the whole process was calming and she was always thinking one step ahead. 

Briana

10/30/2025

Before my experience, I didn't know what a doula was or what they did. I thought it was similar to a midwife with an at home birth. I'm glad I looked into it because it was so much more. I feel like all these choices opened up for me as Michelle and I did our consultation. I decided this was what I was looking for in helping with my situation of my husband and I being the only ones living in SC while our relatives were far away. I felt so at ease and confident to have another person help me when I delivered my baby. Michelle has so much to offer with all she is certified to do as a doula and her own experiences as a mom. She helped explain the whole process and what your body goes through from start to finish. About a month ahead of the estimated due date we went over the things I wanted to try to achieve in the delivery room at the hospital and postpartum. Some things I knew but there was a lot that I wished I would've known about sooner with my first child. I think we would've made a lot of different choices and had an easier birth. If my husband and I decide to have another baby in the future, I will be requesting her again. I feel as if I gained a friend and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula.

Liliana Chacon

6/1/2024

I luckily got introduced to Michelle through my midwife, and I couldn't be more blessed. Michelle has been an angel pre and postpartum. So knowledgeable and so kind. Truly doesn't have a bad bone in her body. 

she was there everytime i had a question or concern no matter the day or time. The day I went into labor  I felt ready and confident , I had plenty of mental and physical advice.  And ended up delivering my baby in under two hours, unmediacated! 

i have no doubt that she'll continue to be my doula for my future pregnancies! 

Robin S.

4/10/2024

Michelle was great I came in on the later side of my pregnancy and she still made sure she had all of her meetings with me so that we was well acquainted before my birth , & she was exceptional for my birth helping me,calming me,relaxing me and messaging me making sure that I was well taken care of and making sure that all of my needs was addressed and met ! Even after birth, If I ever get pregnant again I will def have Michelle as my doula over and over again ! For this to be my 5th child but my first time having a doula while giving birth the experience is unmatched ! I thank Michelle for everything ! ??

Rosa ElHaddad

4/8/2024

From the initial moment of inquiry, Michelle was prompt in returning my call. Her tone is very calm, sincere and welcoming. I felt very comfortable and safe with Michelle from the start. I was explained clearly of what to expect with her services and was excited to have Michelle as my first doula experience when we had our first face to face meeting. Upon the day of my delivery, I had contractions starting at 2:50am. I called Michelle and she answered the phone with reassuring tone that she was there for me and to notify her once I leave to the North Houston Birth Center. I arrived at 3:35am and Michelle arrived at 4am. She was proactive in helping me adjust and position for the delivery all while keeping my breathing in check. My son was born at 5:03am. The experiece with Michelle was great! She allowed my husband to be my support while still making me feel confident. Her encouragment was there when I needed. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience with a Doula. 

Cheyanne

3/25/2024

My experience with Michelle was so great , and it didn't stop at birth loved her she was awesome 

Autumn villanueva

3/2/2024

Hello my name is Autumn and I had my son 2/20 this year and Michelle was my doula there to assist me in my delivery. Michelle went above and beyond all expectations! She showed me so many techniques that helped me tremendously. She comforted me in many ways. She assisted me in getting around before, during , and even after labor. She helped me with my breathing techniques when I was in pain and couldn't calm myself. The knowledge she had was just phenomenal. I could go on and on in many ways to tell you guys just how amazing she really is ! One thing is for sure if I ever plan on taking the natural journey again I would not hesitate to reach out to her to be my doula again because that's just how fantastic her support was ! Even after my birthing journey she has came to my home a few times to check in on us also including my spouse just makes us feel very special and truly cared for. 

Adrienne Storm-Stewarr

10/13/2023

My experience with Michelle was absolutely amazing! She is such a sweet, professional, and caring doula. I had the most amazing birth experience with her, I wish I had her at all my births. She is so thoughtful  and thorough during and after the birth. I would recommend her to anyone wanting a special birthing experience! 

Erneneshia Adams

8/16/2023

It was wonderful experience having Micenella As My Doula she understand me and she always listen to me so As anybody wants have her as a Doula is a good head start also she gave the baby so much love and Soport. That u need 

Sydney Brooks

7/20/2023

We had the pleasure of getting to work with Michelle after our original doula was unable to attend our birth. It was such a blessing in disguise! Michelle is kind, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. She stepped up tremendously during our unmedicated hospital birth and helped me stay true to my birth plan. Even my OB/GYN later commented on how Michelle is one of the better doulas one of his patients has brought into their birth. We are so thankful to have gotten to meet Michelle and so appreciative of her help in welcoming our baby girl into the world. You will not be disappointed in choosing Michelle for your birth! 

Meagan brown

7/19/2023

My experience with Mrs. Michele was absolutely perfect. She was an absolute wonder since the first day I met her. From the way she comforted my other children, down to all the knowledge and offered assistance before and after my birth was spot on. I couldn't of asked for a better hands on, patient, sweet, heart warming person to make my natural birth any more perfect. I'm so grateful that I got to have her in my presence during these important/exciting moments! Thank you so much! 

Birth Availability for Michelle Tighe

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