Agape Birth Doula Services

Trained Doula Services For Atchison, KS and the surrounding areas.

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“Whenever and however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life.”

-Ina May Gaskin

Certifications

What is a Doula?

  A Doula...  is a Greek word meaning "a woman who serves."  recognizes birth as a key life experience that the mother will carry in her heart all her life. understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor. assists the woman and her birth partner in preparing and carrying out their vision for birth. stays by the side of the laboring woman throughout the … More... about What is a Doula?

Care THROUGHOUT Your Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery

Prenatal

Assistance in preparing for the upcoming birth

Baby Day

Continuous support and comfort measures through delivery

Postpartum

Support and follow-up, and help with Breastfeeding

Support

Support and information in person, and via phone and email

Meet Your Doula

Beth West, CD(DONA), CBS

  Hello!  I am a Certified Birth Doula, having completed my training and certification through DONA International.  In addition to my doula certification, I've completed a Spinning Babies workshop, advanced doula training on Supporting VBAC Families, and am a certified Body Ready Method Pro.  I also became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in 2024. I initially became interested in the doula field through my own various birth experiences. My … More... about Beth West, CD(DONA), CBS

“AGAPE” means LOVE

ἀγάπη /a-gá-pā/

The Greek word agape means divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional and thoughtful love. It is the deepest, most profound love that exists.

Where Does Agape Birth Services Serve?

North Eastern Kansas Doula

Beth serves as a birth doula throughout NE Kansas and NW Missouri.  Service area is within about a 45 mile radius of Atchison, KS.  Cities include: Atchison, KS; St. Joseph, MO; Leavenworth, KS; Lansing, KS; Platte City, MO; Weston, MO; Hiawatha, KS; Troy, KS; Savannah, MO; Oskaloosa, KS; Effingham, KS.  Beth is willing to travel outside of her service area, especially for rural clients. Additional travel fees may apply.  … More... about North Eastern Kansas Doula