Support • Honor • Connect

 

Postpartum is life changing. You deserve to feel nurtured, informed, and empowered. You deserve the space to heal, to feel grounded and at ease, and to be witnessed and seen on your journey.

I’m here for you.

 
 
Sarah Pedersen, Washington DC doula

About Me

Hi, I’m Sarah (she/her). I’m so pleased you found me! I’m a certified full spectrum doula in Brookland, Washington DC, specializing in postpartum care. I honor and support individuals in any postpartum experience, whether a live birth, abortion, or loss. I’m passionately devoted to my practice as a doula and committed to providing tailored support to individuals and families in their unique postpartum journeys.

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My approach

My passion and training is rooted in the physiological, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals during the postpartum period. Regardless of pregnancy outcome, the period following pregnancy is transformative and tender, and in our modern world, we’ve lost many traditions and practices that help individuals and families find their footing and feel connected and recognized. My mission is to offer holistic postpartum care in a modern context.

 
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My Offerings

I provide in-home and virtual postpartum support to individuals and families that is customized to your needs and desires. My offerings include postpartum planning, nutritious in-home meals tailored to your needs, herbal care, bodyfeeding support, bodywork, ritual, household care, and emotional and spiritual support. I work with individuals and families who have experienced a live birth, intentional pregnancy release, or loss, as all postpartum experiences should be recognized, honored, and supported.

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My Beliefs

I believe every person is a person of WORTH. I believe every person DESERVES a birth and postpartum team that RESPECTS, LISTENS, HONORS, and EMPOWERS. Because language is powerful, I do my best to use gender expansive and culturally INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE until I learn more about you and your preferences.

Photos of me and my family were taken by Kelly Bell Photography and Delonte Harrod Photography.

✨ AVAILABILITY UPDATE ✨ My calendar is filling up fast! If you’re interested in postpartum support, reach out! I’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested in birth support, I have a few spots open this fall through @hellotapes
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