about aly
Hi, there! I'm Aly Cullinane (CD, B.A.Ed, BRM Pro) and I am so happy you're here! I am passionate about empowering families in the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia area to experience the birth that they desire. Being a doula is a combination of some of my favorite things: education (teaching & learning), babies, serving others & food. Ok, ok, food has nothing to do with being a doula, but I do love to get down on some grub! I love Jesus, teaching Sunday School, and a good cold brew coffee in the morning. I identify as a scrunchy mama (a blend of crunchy and silky), and admittedly use way too many exclamation marks!!
I am a mom to 3 awesome kids and wife to my high school sweetheart. Our family is rooted in the Tacoma area. We love to play (or watch my kids play) sports, swim, ski, hike, get competitive in board games and sing karaoke in our living room! We also love to travel-especially to Disneyland!! As someone who has birthed three tiny humans myself, I understand first-hand the importance of going into the labor & delivery process feeling prepared and educated on all of your options.
With my first child, I ended up using almost every intervention. I felt confused of my options, exhausted & defeated-even though I thought I had gone into the delivery room with a great "birth plan". I wish I would have had a doula! With my next pregnancies, I realized I could make choices and advocate for myself over my birthing experiences. These conscious decisions provided me more empowered labors, delivery processes, and postpartum journeys.
My personal experiences are why it is my mission as your doula for you to feel heard, supported in your beliefs, informed, and most importantly, encouraged along your journey. I strive for you to go into labor with wishes and preferences (not a plan-we cannot plan a birth!), and to give you the emotional support, physical assistance, knowledge, and verbal affirmations you need in the moment to keep you going! One of my favorite quotes sums up the process:
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -Arthur Ashe
It would be an absolute honor to support you. Together, we can doula this! To connect with me via email about a complimentary consultation, click the button below. I look forward to getting to know you!
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why doula this?
In high school, I dreamt of being a labor & delivery nurse. I volunteered as a candy striper at our local hospital where I worked in patient care. I went to college and started my major in nursing.
After taking a few courses, I realized I was more interested in the patient care side of nursing. I had a quick crisis...what did I really love? What could fulfill my passion for babies, kids, supporting families and teaching/learning. I pivoted to studying education and human development.
After college, I began volunteering with a local crisis pregnancy center. I taught preschool, elementary school, was a preschool director, and even ran my own pickle company (yes, pickles-I'll make you some!). With these experiences, a few things were clear. Family comes first, I love supporting and educating people, my love for food is real, and I can't get enough of babies!
Initially, I earned my doula certification to attend the birth of my sister's baby-and absolutely fell in love with the process all over again. I have continued my education and am now also a certified Body Ready Method Pro, specializing in body alignment in pregnancy, birth and beyond!
I am so thankful to be able to serve families and help transition their sweet babies into the world! I am passionate about educating and supporting families through their antepartum, birth and postpartum phases.
services
together, we can doula this!
A doula is a professional labor assistant who provides physical, informational and emotional support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Choosing the right doula is an important step in completing your support team. It is proven that a doula's presence decreases the need for unnecessary intervention and increases the odds of a positive birthing experience. Every birth deserves support. Whether you are planning a home birth, birth center, or hospital birth-I'm there! I serve within a 30 mile radius (or about an hour) of Browns Point, WA. I support medicated, unmedicated and c-section births. Whatever way your birth happens-is beautiful.
You wanna dance your way through labor? I can teach you how to Dougie! Are you looking for calming breathing and positioning techniques? I've got the tools for you!
You and your doula should vibe-that is why I offer a complimentary consultation (video call, phone call or in-person coffee chat). I want you to feel completely confident that we would make a great team in and out of the delivery room.
birth doula services
My goal is to help facilitate a memorable and empowering birthing experience in your chosen environment. I aim to be an unbiased supporter and educator of birthing parents physically, spiritually, and emotionally. As a BRM Pro, I also perform complimentary alignment assessments for clients as requested and can add BRM sessions on to prenatal meetings.
basic birth package
- 1 in-person prenatal meeting to explore birth preferences/options, partner support & comfort measures
- Let's Doula This, LLC binder, worksheets and educational materials
- 2nd prenatal meeting (in-person or virtual) to finalize birth desires, discuss postpartum plan & basic newborn care, Q&A
- Virtual (phone, text, email) support throughout pregnancy
- Full labor & delivery support in your chosen birth space from 38 weeks, starting in active labor
- 1 postpartum home visit to debrief delivery, support with feeding/baby care and assistance in transitional family needs.
$1895
premium birth package
Includes birth basics plus:
- Childbirth Education Class Series
$2195
virtual doula support
Looking for support creating your birth vision, understanding your options, and asking questions up until you go into labor? This package includes 2 virtual prenatal meetings, (1 hour each) and virtually available for the last trimester of pregnancy.
Package starts at $700 with options to include virtual birth doula services.
scheduled cesarean
Planning a c-section and want to go in feeling calm and prepared? Want an extra pair of hands, eyes and ears for your big day? I have experience in the OR and support scheduled cesareans within the basic birth package.
postpartum support services
Doulas don't stop with delivery! Postpartum support looks different for every family, but one thing is always the same: there is a new family member to get to know!
postpartum support areas
- Newborn care (mom and dad can sleep!)
- Sibling care and transitional support
- Nursery organization
- Recovery support for birth parent
Postpartum services are offered hourly (minimum 3 hours) starting at $50/hour ($45/hour for contracted birth doula clients). Contact for more information/availability.
sibling
support services
Labor/Delivery Care
As a sibling support doula, I provide one (1-2 hour) prenatal visit to get to know your child(ren), establish a connection and bring a coloring book about becoming a big sibling! I provide a fun busy box (crafts, games, etc) experience, emotional support and daily practical care and continued routines throughout your labor and delivery in the comfort of your home.
$400 retainer (non-refundable)
+hourly rate throughout labor/delivery
($40/hr for one child, $50/hr for 2 or more children) minimum 3 hours, capped at $900 for up to 24 hours
Sibling Prep Sessions
Is your older child ready to become a big brother/sister? This 1.5 hour long private in-home session helps prepare your older child(ren) for this life transition in a fun, age-appropriate, interactive way! We discuss basic baby behavior, care (how they can help!), and how they are feeling about this new little person! I bring a little gift and workbook/coloring book depending on age.
This session also includes info for parents on how to help with this life transition. The whole family is welcome to attend!
*Does not include discussion of anatomy of birth/birth process, but can be added if interested.
$125
additional siblings $25/each
childbirth education
Whether your babies are a twinkle in your eye, are due soon, or you have been a parent multiple times-there is always something new to learn! I offer private classes (home or virtual) and in-person small group (2-4 couples) classes.
course summary
- Preparing your mind & body
- Phases and stages of labor & delivery
- Partner support in labor
- Decision making, informed consent and interventions
- Pain management options, risks and benefits (analgesia)
- Unmedicated pain management techniques
- Breastfeeding 101
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
Classes are $250 per couple (group class) to $395 (private class) for the series. It is taught over 2 sessions/days or one 4-5 hour session. Series includes educational materials and hands on training.
To inquire about upcoming classes or private sessions, click HERE.
body ready method assessment/sessions
prenatal home prep/organization
sibling support/care
additional services
When it comes to having a baby, everyone's needs are different. Since this phase isn't "one size fits all" we realize you may have different needs than a package can offer. Click below to inquire about adding extra support to package offerings.
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