FOR FAMILIES

Compassionate Birth & Postpartum Support for Greater Lansing Families

At Helping Us Grow Doula Collective, we believe every family deserves respectful, informed, and culturally responsive care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

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Serving families in Ingham,          Eaton, and Clinton counties.

Support for your pregnancy, birth, and parenting journey

Pregnancy, birth, and parenthood are life-changing journeys. Our doulas are honored to walk alongside families, offering emotional, physical, and informational support so you feel informed, confident, and supported in your care experience.

ABOUT US

Helping Us Grow Doula Collective was created to help improve access to doula support for families in the Greater Lansing area.

Our collective was created in 2026 to address the urgent need for improved birth outcomes for Black and BIPOC birthing people in Ingham County, Eaton County, and Clinton County.

We are especially passionate about serving BIPOC families and helping parents advocate for themselves while feeling seen, heard, and cared for throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.

We are committed to improving health outcomes for families through personalized care, community-based support, advocacy, education, and culturally affirming, family-centered care.

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WHAT IS A DOULA?

A doula is a trained professional who provides compassionate, non-medical support to expectant parents and their families throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.

DOULAS OFFER GUIDANCE THAT GOES BEYOND PHYSICAL CARE

By nurturing the emotional, mental, and comforting aspects of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. They provide education, encouragement, advocacy, and personalized care to help you feel empowered every step of the way.

Services for Parents

At Helping Us Grow Doula Collective, we provide compassionate, culturally responsive support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Our doulas are here to guide, educate, and empower you every step of the way.

  • PRENATAL SUPPORT

    Care and support provided during pregnancy before labor begins

    SERVICES INCLUDE:

    • Birth planning assistance, including preferences, pain management options, and creating a personalized birth plan

    • Emotional support and reassurance throughout pregnancy

    • Education on the stages of labor, delivery options, and common medical interventions

    • Guidance navigating hospital or birth center policies and provider communication

    • Partner preparation and involvement strategies

    • On-call availability leading up to birth for questions and support

  • LABOR & DELIVERY SUPPORT

    Continuous hands-on care during active labor and childbirth

    SERVICES INCLUDE:

    • Continuous emotional and physical support during labor

    • Comfort measures such as massage, breathing techniques, positioning guidance, and hot/cold therapy

    • Encouragement and coaching for both the birthing person and their partner

    • Guidance for partners on offering hands-on support

    • Helping partners feel confident and actively involved throughout the birth experience

    • Advocacy support to help communicate your birth preferences clearly with your care team

  • IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM SUPPORT

    Care during the first hours after birth and early recovery

    SERVICES INCLUDE:

    • Assistance with initial breastfeeding and latching support

    • Encouragement of early parent-infant bonding

    • Emotional support during the initial postpartum recovery period

    • Guidance for adjusting to your new role as parents

    • Resources for newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum healing

Information on doula care and Medicaid-covered services is informed by guidance from DONA International and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

For Medicaid-covered clients, support may include up to 12 prenatal and postpartum visits and one labor support visit designed to help families feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout their journey.

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A pregnant woman sitting on a couch with her eyes closed, gently touching her belly, while a woman with dreadlocks and a brown shirt sits beside her, touching her belly and offering comfort. They are in a warmly lit living room with a large green plant and a lit candle in the background.

Why Work With a Doula?

A doula helps you feel informed, confident, and supported throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. We are here to provide comfort, encouragement, and guidance so you can focus on welcoming your baby with confidence and care.

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT DOULA CARE

  • No. A doula provides non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support. Doulas do not replace doctors, midwives, nurses, or other medical providers. The HUG Doulas have received DONA approved doula training and are prepared to work alongside your care team and support system.

  • Yes. Doulas can support families in hospitals, birth centers, and other birth settings depending on the doula’s services and your care plan. Contact your delivery hospital for more information about their policies.

  • Yes. Doulas can help partners and family members feel more prepared, involved, and confident in supporting the birthing person and baby.

  • No. Doulas may provide prenatal, labor and delivery, immediate postpartum, and postpartum support. Each doula’s services may vary. So it's important that you connect with them to learn more.

  • You can read about each doula’s services, experience, and approach through our trained doulas and the Michigan Black Birth worker Directory. It is okay to ask questions before deciding who feels like the right fit.

    Download our list of questions to ask here.

  • Look through the HUG doula profiles here, and on the Black Birthworker Directory for more information and support.

Find support for your journey

Whether you are preparing for birth, adjusting after welcoming a new baby, or learning more about doula care, Helping Us Grow Doula Collective is here to help families connect with supportive, culturally responsive care.

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