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Leigh Cawthorn, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator

Beams of Hope Birth Co.

Midlothian, VA   Service range 60 miles Travel distance can be discussed on a case by case basis.

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Birth Fee

$1200 to $1800

Birth Fee

$1200 to $1800


Birth Doula Experience

8 years


Doula Training

  • Global Birth Community, May 2025

Type of practice: Solo practice

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

BA/BS

MA/MS


Special Services Offered

  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Miscarriage support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Leigh’s background includes a Master’s Degree in Teaching and an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. She is also a certified Childbirth Educator (CBE) and Student Midwife.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Service Area

Midlothian, VA Service range 60 miles Travel distance can be discussed on a case by case basis.

Client Testimonials for Leigh Cawthorn, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator

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Lorena

10/1/2026

We had such a wonderful experience with Leigh! She was incredibly supportive, caring, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout the entire process. She made us feel comfortable, heard, and confident, and her presence truly made a difference during such an important and emotional time.
She was always available to answer our questions and provided so much guidance and encouragement. We are so grateful for all of her support and would absolutely recommend her to any expecting family looking for a compassionate and professional doula!

Courtney McCreary

9/30/2026

I truly cannot recommend Leigh enough! From pregnancy through labor and postpartum, she was an incredible source of support, reassurance, and encouragement.

I also took Leigh’s childbirth class during pregnancy, which was instrumental in helping my husband and me feel prepared and confident going into birth. As a first-time mom, I really wanted an unmedicated birth, and Leigh gave us the knowledge and tools to feel confident in that goal. There was a lot of information in that class that we felt like no one talks about, so we felt like we learned ALOT and were much more prepared for labor & delivery.

Having Leigh by my side during labor made such a difference. She was calm, knowledgeable, encouraging, and knew exactly how to support me when I needed it most.

She helped me achieve my goal of having a truly wonderful, unmediated birth! I would absolutely choose her again and recommend her to any expecting mom!

Emma Tulip

9/30/2026

Leigh was fantastic to work with from our first meeting to my baby’s delivery. She was also especially supportive both guiding my husband and assisting in pain relief techniques so that I could have a natural birth. My second was a particularly difficult delivery because the cord was wrapped around his leg but Leigh kept cheering me on and helped me stay as comfortable as possible. I’d recommend her to any friends who were interested in hiring a doula. It’s such a wonderful service during pregnancy and delivery.

Taira

9/30/2026

I was in search of a Doula that had a strong faith based approach to be along side my upcoming pregnancy and birth. I had previously had an unexpected late loss and really wanted someone to understand the fears I may experience. Not only was Leigh a Christian, she had also shared in having a similar experience losing her daughter as well. Leigh checked the boxes in all that areas my heart desired and was flexible with her contract making it fit my needs.

Unfortunately, my pregnancy ended in a loss again. Leigh was still happy to communicate and be supportive even after our technical contract and planned birth was no longer happening. I am so thankful to have been connected with her.

To add, I'm still believing there will be another baby coming to be with us one day.

Dallas Wieser

9/30/2026

I knew I needed support if I was going to give natural birth after having a c-section. I got together with Leigh before birth, and went over laboring positions and what my desires for my birth were.

Leigh, along with a wonderful mutual friend, Diani, made it possible for me to have the birth I’ve always wanted. I’ve given birth 3 times and this was by far my favorite birth experience. She is so knowledgeable about labor and is great at communication.


Whenever I had questions, I reached out to Leigh. She had all the answers and helped calm any of my nerves!! When it was time to go to the hospital (about 9pm at night), Leigh was there before I even got there! After getting there, it was a short 6 hours of active labor before I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl.


Leigh encouraged me every step of the way, had all the tools & was such a light in the room. Between contractions, we were laughing and having a good ole time. She advocated for me & my wants. So much so that before I even made it to my room, the on call doctor was already suggesting they break my water and put me on an epidural (due to high risk from my previous c-section even though my OB told me I had an 83% chance of successful VBAC). Leigh knew that was not what I wanted. Had I not had her support, who knows what I would have ended up giving in to.
My baby girl made it safely into the world & It was honestly one of the most powerful things I’ve accomplished. She stayed a few hours after birth as well. And came and visited me at home with my baby girl. She provided resources for postpartum healing & breastfeeding as well as meals.

100/10 would recommend. She was truly sent by God to be the support I needed. A complete blessing. If you have the opportunity to choose someone to support you during pregnancy, labor and postpartum, Leigh is the woman you want!! ??

Birth Availability for Leigh Cawthorn, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator

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