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Michelle O’Connell

The Praying Doula

Easthampton, MA   Service range 30 miles

Birth Fee

$1800

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $50

Availability Remarks: I charge in blocks of 3-4 hours, and I am also available to doula overnight for infant care for a small additional fee.

Birth Fee

$1800

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $50


Medicaid and Third Party Insurers

Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:


Birth Doula Experience

1 years and 2 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

2 years and 2 families served


Doula Training

  • Warm Welcome Birth Services, April 2026

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3 births and 0 to 5 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Some Home Births
Home births with a midwife present


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Acupressure
  • Addiction and recovery support
  • Antepartum doula support
  • Baby sign language education
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Infant massage education
  • Mental health and addiction support
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Photography - Birth
  • Photography - Maternity
  • Photography - Newborn
  • Prenatal or postnatal massage
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Support for parents with substance use
  • Twins and multiples birth support
  • Twins and multiples postpartum support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I have Volunteered for 2 births for people without the ability to pay for a doula and without insurance coverage for a doula. I work closely with people in recovery and advocate for moms in recovery.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

I charge a flat rate of 1800 for 5 prenatal visits, 24 hour on-call two weeks before due date until birthing day, then support through your labor and delivery until an hour or 2 after baby is born (or longer for cesarian). Then 3 post-natal visits.

Service Area

Easthampton, MA Service range 30 miles

Client Testimonials for Michelle O’Connell

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Mary Mayorov

6/2/2026

We had the best experience having Michelle as our birth doula. From the very beginning she worked with me to develop a birth plan and helped me stick to it throughout the whole birthing process. She was always so kind and took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and did not want done. During the birth I think her emotional and physical support are what helped me achieve my VBAC!

Laura Ginsberg-Peltz

5/4/2026

I trained with Michelle during our 32 hour birth training this past April 2026.   I have several years of experience as a birth doula and I was taking this training as a refresher course.  As a mom who's raised three boys and attended births myself, I was very impressed with Michelle's maturity, kindness, and compassion.  She's clearly committed to this work and I know she will provide beautiful support for her clients.  You are in good hands and with a good heart when Michelle is around.  She is knowledgeable, a wonderful listener and brings a calming presence to her work. I recommend Michelle wholeheartedly!

Birth Availability for Michelle O’Connell

= Available. Calendar last updated: 06-03-2026

Postpartum Availability for Michelle O’Connell

= Available. Calendar last updated: 06-03-2026

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