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Angela Vanderwerf

Double Bloom

Leander, TX Service range 50 miles

https://doublebloom.org

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Birth Fee

$1000 to $1100

Birth Fee

$1000 to $1100


Birth Doula Experience

2 years and 12 births attended


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, June 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 2

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I care deeply about helping families feel informed and empowered for a positive hospital birth, whether medicated or unmedicated.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Birth centers are a wonderful place for births, I'm fully supportive!

Attends home births? Some Home Births
I do attend some home births, I myself am a home birth baby!


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Military families support
  • Photography - Birth
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Turkish

Fee Details

Your investment in my doula services provides you with 2 prenatal consultations, birth plan curation, unlimited text/calls/emails, 24-7 oncall support (weeks 38-42), unlimited hours of labor support, postpartum visits and doula support through your first two months after birth. Families planning on a VBAC receive one extra planning consultation in their support package in order to be as best prepared as possible.

Service Area

Leander, TX Service range 50 miles

Client Testimonials for Angela Vanderwerf

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Emily Belyea

8/7/2024

I hired Angela as my doula for the birth of my second son, a birth I was hoping to be (and ultimately was!) a VBAC. From the initial in-home meetings through to the big day, she brought the perfect mix of calming energy and informed confidence to all of our conversations. She indulged every one of my questions or concerns with an evidence-based approach. As it always goes, nothing about my birth went to plan (lol) - it was fast and I didn't have time to get an epidural, and Angela knew that I was scared and overwhelmed and she was by my side every second of it. Calming me, empowering me, advocating for me and holding space for my body and for my husband, who was just as shocked by the speed of it as I was. Ultimately I was able to get my VBAC and my precious golden hour with my boy, and that is a HUGE thank you to Angela's support through prenatal care, labor and delivery. Giving birth with the support of a doula is a pretty beautiful experience because you'll always be linked to them as someone who witnessed one of the best moments of your life. I would highly recommend working with her, especially if you're pursuing a VBAC (which can be challenging to navigate in the medical system.)

Susie

6/18/2024

Angela is an angel. I have never had any experience with a doula and I was on my 5th child. I was shocked at how much I learned from her before the birth. She helped me adjust my nutrition and suggested prenatal vitamins that helped get my blood work in order. She taught be details about labor prior to labor that helped me understand why the doctors and nurses were telling me to do things when I went into labor. With her recommendations, armed with new mental images and information + strategic exercises and stretches this labor ended up being one of my best experiences. I felt confident knowing what was happening and the suggestions she made were spot on in keeping labor going and seeing it through successfully to the end. I can't recommend Angela's post-natal help  enough. Her help enabled me to rest, she kept things in the house going and spent time with our 15mo old - feeding and helping him adjust to the new baby. I've had new babies come into the family and the transition can be rough when they loose the attention and navigate the huge transition of a new baby. I think our 15mo old hardly noticed the transition because he was so well cared for. Angela cooked amazing food, she made food for the baby and made sure I rested and ate healthy food. I've never had a smoother postpartum. I believe it sped up my recovery because I didn't walk through the door needing to hit the ground running. Her personality in the home is so pleasant. She is very attentive to the needs of the family and adapts to what they need. She's so good at helping mom's figure out what they need and then meeting the needs. If you dont have lots of family that can come stay with you for a while after the baby and know how to help - this will be a GAME CHANGER. I wish i would have known about doulas years ago! Reading books and watching videos just doesn't compare with hands on and personal care. 

Skyler Jennings

5/24/2024

I met with Angela and she was so kind-hearted and knowledgeable. She's always willing to listen to me and make sure I feel heard. She is an expert in all things doula and will give the best quality of care possible. I highly reccomend Angela!

Birth Availability for Angela Vanderwerf

= Available. Calendar last updated: 10-04-2024