CORAL Collaborative
Richmond, VA
Service range 10 miles
https://coral-collaborative.com/doula
Birth Fee
$600 to $1500
Postpartum Rate
$20 to $50
Birth Fee
$600 to $1500
Postpartum Rate
$20 to $50
2 years and 9 births attended
3 years and 11 families served
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 2 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Attends home births? Any Home Birth
PhD

Facilitator for new parent support group; PhD level researcher and evaluator who has worked on maternal health initiatives
Acknowledging the vast disparities in incomes and privilege within our society, I offer a sliding scale with three tiers of payment rates to increase accessibility to my services. I ask that you pay on the scale according to your ability and will not question your self-determined rate. The three tiers include: Solidarity Rate This rate is intended for folks with unstable or low income and black, brown, and indigenous folks. Full Cost Rate This rate is intended for folks making average income. Redistribution Rate Paying this rate allows for a contribution to support my time working with folks with less access to wealth. Birth Doula Package: Solidarity Rate = $600 Full Cost Rate = $1,100 Redistribution Rate = $ 1,500 Postpartum Doula Services: Solidarity Rate = $20 / hr Full Cost Rate = $35 / hr Redistribution Rate = $ 50 / hr
Richmond, VA
Service range 10 miles
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Post a testimonial for Eva McKinsey, CD/PCD, PhD
10/8/2026
I cannot recommend Eva highly enough as a doula. She met with my husband and me several times prior to our delivery and helped us develop our birth wishes. She is so knowledgeable and I really appreciated her guidance as we decided what would work for us. Our delivery didn't go as planned (unsurprisingly!) but she was there every step of the way, providing support for myself and my family, and helping to advocate for us as we had to navigate unexpected decisions. I am so grateful we were able to work with her and I would 100/10 work with her again if given the chance.
10/8/2026
I truly couldn’t have asked for a better doula! She has the perfect combination of warmth, compassion, and expertise. I felt so comfortable and supported with her, and she made such a positive difference in my experience. Any family would be lucky to have her!
10/8/2026
Eva was a fantastic birth and postpartum doula for us. She helped us navigate the birth plan process and examine what we wanted from the birth; she took walks with me as the third trimester went along; and most of all she was a rock for both of us during the labor. She provided emotional support, practical advice, much-needed hydration, and made the whole experience one I will always treasure. In the postpartum days, she supported us by coming and doing whatever we needed most on a given day: holding the baby so I could shower, preparing delicious food, or just giving me some adult conversation to ease my spirit. I recommend Eva to anyone in search of a doula; she is a gem and you could not be in better hands.
10/8/2026
Our family truly would not have made it through without Eva. As first-time parents, everything felt overwhelming at first. We had no idea what to prepare or what to expect, even though we asked our OB so many questions. Eva made everything feel so much clearer and simpler for us. She gently guided us without rushing or overwhelming us with too much information at once. She stayed calm and walked us through the basics step by step, which gave us so much confidence.
When I went into labor, Eva stayed with us for two nights. She never left, even though my husband and I had a bed to sleep in while she spent the whole night sitting in a chair, watching over me. We honestly felt so guilty that she didn't get any sleep! She helped me with different exercises and showed me positions that could help move labor along faster. She always respected clear boundaries with the nurses and doctors, so I never felt like anything overlapped or became confusing. Having Eva there made me feel so much more confident and supported. Honestly, I don't think my labor would have gone as smoothly or as quickly without her.
Eva is not only an amazing doula, but she has also become a dear friend of our family. We are so grateful that she was there for us during such an important and unforgettable time in our lives.
10/8/2026
I truly cannot imagine navigating the first two weeks of newborn life without Eva as our postpartum doula. Eva did SO much to ease the transition. From cooking nutritious and delicious meals for both mom and dad, to showing up at just the right moment with tea, to making sure mom stayed nourished while nursing, to the most amazing massages… Eva has incredible intuition so she would step in and out seamlessly, allowing us to feel supported but also have moments of bonding as just a trio. She also helped us with more practical matters to establish our feeding and changing “stations,” structure our days, tidy the house and change our bed sheets, and care for baby so we could make time for baths and showers (luxuries in the first two weeks!). She is extremely comfortable and capable with newborns and we trusted her completely to look after baby. Her expertise working with other families helped us navigate the physical and emotional changes of the early days and all of the moments of uncertainty with such gentle, loving care. She was a sounding board to help us through anxious moments or to wipe our tears. Eva became part of our family and household as our postpartum doula and we all felt so incredibly supported during such a tender time. I wish every family could experience Eva’s magic, and I cannot recommend working with her enough.
= Available. Calendar last updated: 08-25-2026
= Available. Calendar last updated: 08-25-2026