Rainbow Baby Birthkeeper

Compassionate Birth Support Throughout Middle Tennessee

Searching for an experienced birth doula in Clarksville, Nashville, or Middle Tennessee? I’m Carmen with Rainbow Baby Birthkeeper, and I provide compassionate, personalized doula services throughout the Middle Tennessee region. As a mother of 9 who gave birth to 7 children and a birth worker with 16 years of experience, I understand birth intimately. Let me support your unique journey with evidence-based care and continuous presence.

📞 Call/Text: 931-368-8656

Why Choose a Doula in Middle Tennessee?

Research shows that continuous labor support from a doula leads to:

  • Shorter labors – Average reduction of 25% in labor length
  • Lower cesarean rates – Up to 39% reduction in cesarean births
  • Less pain medication use – Including epidurals
  • More positive birth experiences – Higher satisfaction with birth
  • Better breastfeeding outcomes – Increased success rates
  • Reduced postpartum depression – Better emotional outcomes

You deserve this level of support for your birth.

Essential Birth Support – $1,100

$1100

Essential Birth Support – $1,100

Complete doula care for your birth journey

Perfect for families wanting comprehensive birth support without extra add-ons.

What’s Included:

Prenatal Support:

  • Two in-depth prenatal visits (2 hours each) at your home or my office
  • Birth preferences discussion and planning
  • Labor comfort techniques education
  • Hospital procedures overview
  • Partner support training
  • Phone and text support throughout pregnancy

Birth Support:

  • On-call availability from 38 weeks through 2 weeks after due date
  • Continuous in-person labor support from active labor through delivery
  • Evidence-based comfort measures and pain management techniques
  • Position suggestions and movement encouragement
  • Emotional support and reassurance
  • Partner coaching throughout labor
  • Advocacy and communication support with medical staff
  • I stay with you until baby is born and you’re settled

Postpartum Support:

  • One postpartum home visit within first week
  • Birth story processing and debriefing
  • Basic breastfeeding support
  • Phone and text support for initial questions

Investment: $1,100 (payment plan available)
Payment Plan: $900 one-time payment OR $1,100 financed over pregnancy

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Complete Birth Journey Package

$1500

Comprehensive support from pregnancy through postpartum

Our most popular package for families wanting extended prenatal education and postpartum follow-up.

Everything in Essential Package PLUS:

Enhanced Prenatal:

  • Three prenatal visits (2 hours each) – more time for education and planning
  • Extended on-call period (3 weeks before/after due date)
  • Comprehensive digital resource library access

Enhanced Birth Support:

  • Birth photography – non-professional documentation of key moments
  • Loan of birth ball and TENS unit for labor comfort

Enhanced Postpartum:

  • Two postpartum follow-up visits (instead of one)
  • Extended phone/text support through 4 weeks postpartum
  • Additional breastfeeding troubleshooting support

Investment: $1,500 (payment plan available)
Payment Plan: $1,300 one-time payment OR $1,500 financed over pregnancy

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Natural Birth Intensive Package

$1800

Specialized preparation for unmedicated birth

Ideal for families planning unmedicated birth at hospital, birth center, or home.

Everything in Complete Package PLUS:

Intensive Preparation:

  • Four prenatal visits (2 hours each) – in-depth natural birth education
  • Extended on-call availability (4 weeks before/after due date)
  • Advanced comfort measures training for partner
  • Position practice with demonstrations
  • Coping techniques intensive training

Enhanced Birth Support:

  • Loan of comprehensive birth equipment (peanut ball, birthing stool, etc.)
  • Extended birth photography coverage

Enhanced Postpartum:

  • Three postpartum visits (including one focused on breastfeeding)
  • Extended support through 6 weeks postpartum
  • Postpartum meal preparation guidance
  • Unlimited text support during recovery

Investment: $1,800 (payment plan available)
Payment Plan: $1,600 one-time payment OR $1,800 financed over pregnancy

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Unassisted Birth Support Package

$2000

Specialized support for planned unassisted or freebirth

For families planning intentional unassisted birth who want education, preparation, and emergency backup support.

Comprehensive Preparation:

  • Five prenatal visits with detailed birth education (2-3 hours each)
  • Birth physiology and stages in-depth
  • Emergency situations recognition and response
  • Partner training for birth assistance and newborn care
  • Birth supply procurement assistance and checklist
  • Environment setup guidance for home birth

Support Structure:

  • Extended on-call availability (4 weeks before/after due date)
  • Phone/text support during labor for reassurance
  • Emergency backup planning and protocols
  • Post-birth visit for mom and baby check
  • When to seek medical care education

Postpartum Care:

  • Three postpartum follow-up visits
  • Newborn care assessment and guidance
  • Postpartum healing monitoring
  • Breastfeeding intensive support
  • Unlimited support through 6 weeks postpartum

Important Note: This package does not include my physical presence at your birth (per unassisted birth philosophy), but provides comprehensive preparation, phone support during labor, and postpartum care.

Investment: $2,000 (payment plan available)
Payment Plan: $1,800 one-time payment OR $2,000 financed over pregnancy

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Placenta Encapsulation

$250

Capsules Only

Add-on $200 to a birth package

All encapsulation is performed following strict safety protocols in a clean, dedicated environment. Services include pickup of your placenta, professional processing, and delivery of finished products to your home within the Southern Illinois region.

Many clients report benefits such as improved mood, increased energy, and enhanced milk production, though individual results may vary.

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Placenta Encapsulation

$350

Complete Package: (capsules, tincture, and print)

All encapsulation is performed following strict safety protocols in a clean, dedicated environment. Services include pickup of your placenta, professional processing, and delivery of finished products to your home within the Southern Illinois region.

Many clients report benefits such as improved mood, increased energy, and enhanced milk production, though individual results may vary.

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À La Carte Services

Additional Prenatal Visits: $75/hour
Need extra education or preparation time? Add individual sessions.

Additional Postpartum Visits: $75/hour
Extended postpartum support beyond package inclusions.

Birth Preferences Consultation: $125
One-time session to create comprehensive birth preferences document.

Standalone Birth Photography: $350
Non-professional documentation of your birth for families with another doula.

Maternity Coaching Session: $100/hour
Pregnancy wellness, childbirth preparation, or partner coaching.

Service Areas in Middle Tennessee

Based in Clarksville, Tennessee, I serve families throughout Middle Tennessee within approximately a 2-hour radius:

Montgomery County:

  • Clarksville
  • Woodlawn
  • Cumberland Heights
  • St. Bethlehem

Fort Campbell Area:

  • Fort Campbell (KY side and TN side)
  • Oak Grove, KY
  • Hopkinsville, KY

Davidson County:

  • Nashville (all neighborhoods)
  • Antioch
  • Madison
  • Donelson
  • Hermitage

Williamson County:

  • Brentwood
  • Franklin
  • Nolensville
  • Spring Hill

Rutherford County:

  • Murfreesboro
  • Smyrna
  • La Vergne

Sumner County:

  • Hendersonville
  • Gallatin
  • Goodlettsville
  • White House

Robertson County:

  • Springfield
  • Greenbrier
  • Cross Plains

Dickson County:

  • Dickson
  • White Bluff
  • Burns

Additional Areas:

  • Ashland City (Cheatham County)
  • Lebanon (Wilson County)
  • Waverly (Humphreys County)

Travel Fees: Births within 30 miles of Clarksville have no travel fee. Beyond 30 miles: $0.58/mile roundtrip.

Not sure if I serve your area? Contact me! I’m always happy to discuss travel for your birth.

Hospitals & Birth Centers I Support

I provide doula services at all birth locations throughout Middle Tennessee, including:

Clarksville Area:

  • Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville
  • Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (Fort Campbell)

Nashville Area:

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
  • Saint Thomas West Hospital
  • TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
  • TriStar Skyline Medical Center

Surrounding Hospitals:

  • TriStar Horizon Medical Center (Dickson)
  • TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
  • TriStar Summit Medical Center (Hermitage)
  • Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital (Murfreesboro)
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital (Nashville)

Birth Centers:

  • The Birth Place (Brentwood)
  • Natural Beginnings Birth Center (Nashville)

Home Births:

I support home births with licensed midwives throughout Middle Tennessee. I work collaboratively with your midwife to provide optimal support.

My Doula Philosophy

As a mother of 9 who gave birth to 7 children, I’ve experienced nearly every type of birth – hospital births with epidurals, unmedicated births, cesarean sections, VBAC, fast labors, long labors, and everything in between. This personal experience combined with 16 years as a professional birth worker gives me deep understanding of the physical and emotional journey of childbirth.

What Guides My Doula Practice:

Your Birth, Your Choices:
I support ALL birth choices without judgment. Epidural or unmedicated, hospital or home, induction or spontaneous – your preferences guide my support.

Evidence-Based Care:
I provide current research and information so you can make informed decisions, never pushing my own agenda.

Continuous Presence:
When you’re in active labor, I’m with you until your baby is born. I don’t leave for shift changes or breaks.

Partner Empowerment:
I enhance your partner’s ability to support you – never replace them. You’ll work together as a team.

Cultural Sensitivity:
I honor your values, traditions, and family dynamics. Every family is unique.

Trauma-Informed:
I’m trained to support survivors of trauma with extra sensitivity and awareness.

Advocacy, Not Authority:
I help you communicate with medical staff and understand your options, but YOU make the decisions.

What to Expect Working with Me

Free Consultation (60-90 minutes)

Meet me in-person (Clarksville area) or virtually to discuss:

  • Your pregnancy and birth preferences
  • My experience and approach
  • Package options and availability
  • Answer all your questions
  • See if we’re a good fit

No obligation to book – this is about finding the right match

Prenatal Visits

  • Held at your home, my office, or virtually
  • Birth plan development and discussion
  • Comfort measures and position practice
  • Partner preparation and coaching
  • Hospital procedures and what to expect
  • Questions and concerns addressed
  • Resource sharing and education

On-Call Period

  • Starts at 38 weeks (or earlier with some packages)
  • 24/7 availability via phone/text
  • Check-ins as you approach your due date
  • You can contact me anytime with questions or concerns
  • Early labor phone support

Labor & Birth

  • You call when contractions establish
  • Early labor phone coaching
  • I join you when active labor begins (typically 4-5cm or when you need me)
  • Continuous in-person support until baby is born
  • Comfort measures, position changes, encouragement
  • Partner coaching throughout
  • I stay 1-2 hours after birth to assist with initial breastfeeding

Postpartum

  • Home visit within first week
  • Process birth experience together
  • Address any concerns or questions
  • Initial breastfeeding support
  • Phone/text support for adjustment questions

Special Populations I Support

Military Families at Fort Campbell

  • Understanding of military life and deployments
  • Experience supporting births at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
  • Sensitivity to frequent moves and separation from family
  • 10% military discount available

First-Time Parents

  • Extra education and preparation
  • Building confidence for birth
  • Partner coaching for effective support
  • All your questions answered without judgment

VBAC Planning

  • Understanding VBAC process and statistics
  • Position and movement strategies
  • Emotional support for past cesarean healing
  • Advocacy for your VBAC preferences

High-Risk Pregnancies

  • Support alongside medical management
  • Emotional processing of complications
  • Advocacy while respecting medical necessity
  • Flexible packages for changing situations

Rainbow Babies (After Loss)

  • Sensitive support for pregnancy after loss
  • Anxiety management throughout pregnancy
  • Honoring babies who came before
  • Celebrating this baby while acknowledging grief

Teens and Young Mothers

  • Non-judgmental support
  • Extra education and preparation
  • Family dynamics navigation
  • Building confidence in parenting abilities

LGBTQ+ Families

  • Inclusive, affirming language and support
  • All family structures celebrated
  • Advocacy for respectful hospital care
  • Sensitivity to unique challenges

Payment Information

Payment Plans Available

Deposit: $500 to secure your due date (non-refundable)
Balance: Due by 36 weeks pregnant

Payment Options:

  • One-time payment (save money!)
  • Monthly payment plan throughout pregnancy
  • Split into 2-3 payments at key milestones

Insurance & FSA/HSA

Some insurance companies and HSA/FSA accounts cover doula services. I provide detailed invoices for reimbursement submission.

Discounts Available

  • Military families: 10% discount
  • Medicaid/WIC clients: 10% discount
  • Multiple births: $400 supplement
  • Sliding scale: Available for qualifying families (limited spots)

Cancellation Policy

  • Deposit: $500 deposit non-refundable (holds your spot)
  • 32-36 weeks: 50% refund if services not yet provided
  • After 36 weeks: No refund unless services completely unused
  • Force majeure: Exceptions for extenuating circumstances

Backup Doula Coverage

Life is unpredictable, and births don’t follow schedules. I carefully manage my client load to minimize conflicts, but I maintain professional backup doula coverage to ensure you always have experienced support.

My Backup System:

  • Established relationships with experienced backup doulas
  • Same level of expertise and training
  • Meet backup doula during prenatal if desired
  • Smooth handoff with all your preferences communicated
  • No additional fees for backup coverage
  • Rare occurrence – happens less than 5% of the time

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I hire a doula?
Many families book during second trimester (16-24 weeks) to ensure availability. However, I’m happy to support families at any stage if my schedule allows. Contact me as soon as you’re interested!

What if I want an epidural?
I fully support all pain management choices! Doulas are valuable for medicated births too – helping you labor effectively before the epidural, supporting you through placement, and providing continuous support after.

Will you replace my partner?
Never! I enhance your partner’s ability to support you. I teach them comfort measures, give them breaks, handle logistics so they can focus on you, and coach them to be your best support person.

Do you deliver babies?
No – I’m not a medical provider. Your doctor or midwife delivers your baby. I provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth.

What if you’re at another birth when I go into labor?
I carefully limit the number of clients per month to minimize conflicts. I also have backup doula arrangements to ensure you always have experienced support.

Can you guarantee I won’t have a cesarean?
No one can guarantee birth outcomes. However, research shows doula support reduces cesarean rates by up to 39%. If cesarean becomes necessary, I’ll support you through that experience.

Do you work with midwives and doctors?
Yes! I work collaboratively with all types of care providers. I respect your chosen provider’s medical expertise while providing you with continuous support.

Ready to Book Your Clarksville Doula?

Don’t wait to secure your birth support. My calendar fills 2-3 months in advance, especially during popular due date seasons.

Next Steps:

  1. Contact me to check availability for your due date
  2. Schedule free consultation to meet and discuss your birth
  3. Choose your package based on your needs and preferences
  4. Secure your spot with deposit
  5. Begin prenatal visits to build our relationship and prepare for birth

📞 Call/Text: 931-368-8656
📧 Email: hello@rainbowbabybirthkeeper.com
📱 Instagram: @mixedandblendedfamily

While I’m often supporting families during births, I always return messages within 24 hours

Also Offering:
Virtual Doula Services | Pregnancy Coaching Middle TN | Postpartum Coaching | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Coaching

Professional birth doula services in Clarksville and throughout Middle Tennessee. Serving families at Tennova Healthcare, Vanderbilt, Fort Campbell, Nashville hospitals, birth centers, and home births with compassionate, evidence-based labor support.