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
Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:
1 years and 2 births attended
2 years and 2 families served
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
AA/AS

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.
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.
Easthampton, MA
Service range 30 miles
Post a testimonial for Michelle O’Connell
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!
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!
= Available. Calendar last updated: 06-03-2026
= Available. Calendar last updated: 06-03-2026