Welcome and congratulations on your pregnancy! My name is Victoria Elias, CD(DONA), and I am a DONA-Certified Birth Doula. Supporting pregnant and birthing women feels like a calling to me and I became a doula following a lifetime of love of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Following my Pre Med studies in college, I became a birth doula to support mothers so that they feel nurtured, respected, and empowered during their birth experiences and my goal is to help every woman have a positive birth experience, as she defines it. I love creating a soothing, spa-like atmosphere within the birthing space, with LED candles lit, spa music being played, and with essential oils diffusing. I provide individualized care to every woman and I create an atmosphere according to what the mother enjoys. Love is my guiding principle, both as a doula and in life in general. That is, I treat others and the world around me with kindness and compassion. I view birth as a very sacred and beautiful experience, and my goal is to help mothers have the birth experiences they truly desire by supporting them both physically and emotionally, empowering them by helping them tap into their inner strength, providing them with evidence-based information so that they can make informed decisions that are best for themselves and their babies, and providing continuity of care throughout their births. Support with me includes up to two prenatal visits, prenatal phone consultations, labor support during active labor, one hour of care following baby’s birth, and a postpartum visit. I'm looking forward to supporting you on your journey of motherhood!