birth doula support
Refined Care for a Grounded Birth Experience
You’re not just hiring a doula—you're choosing who will be by your side in one of the most intimate, defining moments of your life.
And that decision matters.
I’ve walked through birth both as a mother and a guide and know firsthand how overwhelming the choices can feel, how loud the world gets when all you want is someone to slow things down, to help you breathe, to remind you that you’re allowed to do this your way.
That’s exactly what inspired my path into becoming a doula—and what led me to create District Birth: to offer mothers the chance to feel supported in a way that’s intuitive, informed, and deeply personal. A space where your questions are met with real answers, your voice is centered, and your birth is held with care that’s both steady and spacious.
From the moment we begin working together, I’m here to help you find clarity in the noise—whether that means preparing your mind and body for birth, navigating complex decisions, or simply having someone who knows when to speak up and when to hold space.
Designed for the Mother Who…
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Wants to feel grounded and informed at every step, transforming uncertainty into calm preparedness.
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Desires a calm, steady presence in the birth space—someone who communicates with clarity and honors the energy of the room.
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Wants a trusted collaborator—someone who listens deeply, adapts thoughtfully, and supports her unique vision every step of the way.
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Is seeking support that reinforces—not overrides—her voice, intuition, and personal agency in birth.
This experience isn’t about where you start—it’s about feeling held, heard, and guided through wherever birth takes you.
✧ Families who work with continuous labor support are 31% less likely to rate their birth experience as negative.
(Cochrane Review, 2017)
what’s included
A high-touch, curated experience designed for clarity, calm, and connection:
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For check-ins, planning, and personalized guidance
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Including a 90-minute virtual Birthway Session and one in-person visit focused on emotional preparation, advocacy, and partner support
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Featuring curated guides, videos, and resources
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Fully present and ready when labor begins, no matter the time
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Providing steady, grounded presence throughout your birthing experience
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To reflect, process, and support early recovery
District Birth offers in-person doula care throughout Washington, DC, Northern Virginia (including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Ashburn), and Maryland (Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Anne Arundel County). Virtual doula support is also available for clients nationwide seeking high-touch, aligned care from afar.
What Sets District Birth Apart
Through both of my pregnancies, everything shifted—my body, my mind, my sense of what birth really is.. it was an unveiling! I had support, but I also had questions that went unanswered..
I realized then just how deeply mothers need someone in their corner—someone who can hold space for their whole experience, not just the clinical parts.
That same belief and passion has carried me through a now 10 year doula career, and the conception of my own labor of love, District Birth.
I work with families across Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and beyond who want more than surface-level support.
They want real preparation. Real presence. Real partnership.
When you hire me as your doula, you’re not entering a big system. You’re working directly with me—Miranda (and my small team who supports me behind the scenes!)
I’m a mother, educator, yoga teacher, and full-spectrum birth doula who’s deeply invested in how this experience unfolds for you. I take on a limited number of clients so I can show up with my full energy and attention, from our very first conversation to your postpartum days.
Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or coming into this one with new perspective, I’m here to help you feel informed, calm, and confident—not just during labor, but throughout your entire pregnancy journey.
My approach is rooted in individualized support, childbirth education, and evidence-based guidance—infused with a calm, grounded presence. I bring both intuition and structure, blending my background in prenatal consulting, yoga, and nervous system-aware practices to meet you where you are.
Each prenatal session, check-in, and resource I offer is intentional. We’ll create a plan that reflects your values, your hopes, and your reality—while leaving room for the unexpected. You won’t be told what to do. You’ll be supported in discovering what feels right for you.
Birth isn’t something you have to figure out alone!
“The way you’re held in birth shapes how you move through motherhood.”
Miranda Franck, CEO & Founder,
District Birth
let’s connect!
Choosing your doula is a deeply personal decision — and one that should feel intentional from the very beginning. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation so we can connect, explore your needs, and ensure the experience we create together feels aligned.
During this meeting, we’ll discuss your vision for birth, the support you’re looking for, and how District Birth can walk alongside you with grounded presence and clarity. This is a no-pressure, welcoming space — simply an opportunity to begin the conversation.
After submitting your inquiry, you'll also receive the District Birth Information Guide — a beautifully curated resource that provides deeper insight into my services, what to expect throughout our work together, and everything you need to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
the bundled experience
doula support & childhood education
For families seeking a more integrated approach, District Birth offers a bundled package that includes full birth doula support alongside our childbirth education program — inspired by the Birthing From Within philosophy.
These sessions are not your typical birth classes! They blend modern knowing — evidence-based education, birth physiology, advocacy, and planning — with ancient ways of knowing: personal reflection, storytelling, mindfulness, and emotional preparation.
Together, we’ll prepare not just for what labor looks like, but how to meet it — physically, emotionally, and mentally. You’ll learn how to navigate the unpredictable with flexibility, communicate effectively with your care team, and strengthen your inner resilience. Partners will feel more grounded in their role, too.
Clients across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia consistently choose this package for the richness, cohesion, and elevated support it brings to their birth experience.
What You’ll Walk Away With
This work is about more than logistics — it’s about helping you step into birth and early motherhood feeling equipped and grounded.
When we work together, you’ll walk away with:
A deeper understanding of your birth preferences and how to advocate for them
The tools to meet labor with presence, calm, and flexibility
A partner who feels confident in their role and ready to support
Greater self-trust and emotional preparation for the journey ahead
Space to process and integrate your birth experience afterward
My role is to help shape not only your birth — but how you experience your own becoming as a mother. The clarity, connection, and confidence you build here stay with you well beyond the fourth trimester.
Investment in Your Experience
Birth Doula Support
| Steady, intentional care from pregnancy through postpartum |
$2,800
From the moment we begin, you are held in thoughtful, ongoing support—through every question, every shift, every moment of preparation. This offering weaves together continuous prenatal guidance, intentional one-on-one sessions, unwavering labor support, and a grounded return in the postpartum period. It's care that’s both steady and expansive—designed to meet you where you are and walk with you as you welcome your baby.
Mentorship Through Birth
Doula Support + Childbirth Education
| Preparation with Purpose |
$3,500
This immersive experience is for those seeking more than support—those ready to be deeply prepared, fully seen, and steadily guided. Blending full-spectrum doula care with in-depth childbirth education, this offering creates space to nourish your body, strengthen your mindset, and root your choices in clarity. It’s layered, intentional preparation for one of life’s most transformative passages.