THE MINIMALISTIC DOULA
Wholesome care for pregnancy, birth, & postpartum in the Dayton, OH & surrounding areas.
THE MINIMALISTIC DOULA
Wholesome care for pregnancy, birth, & postpartum in the Dayton, OH & surrounding areas.
*ATTENTION*
baby on the way!
Our family is excited to announce that we will be welcoming our 3rd baby in April 2025! Because of this change, I will only be attending births until the beginning of March 2025 and will resume (with only two births per month instead of my typical four) in August 2025. Please reach out ASAP if you have a due date landing in August - December to ensure a spot!
During my time away from births, I will still be offering childbirth education & virtual support. This includes one, 3-4 hour meeting in which we create a birth plan, indulge in pregnancy & birth education, breastfeeding, & postpartum to-knows - with 24/7 virtual support during labor/birth/postpartum (more info under "services & pricing"). Please fill out a contact form if this support interests you for a free phone consultation!
Thank you for your support & understanding!
Birth Philosophy
There is truly nothing more empowering than bringing your baby into this world. I believe in the natural process of birth; that mother's are wise, strong, intuitive, & capable. My goal as your doula is to support you, make you feel heard, & encourage & honor you in whatever your preferences may be. My hope is to give you the education & resources to feel confident in your choices, & be a balanced viewpoint throughout your pregnancy & birth. Your birth experience is YOURS. I will always respect that & advocate for YOU.
Every mama is unique, every birth is unique, & every baby is unique. I will embrace your journey through pregnancy wholeheartedly, ride the waves of labor next to your side, and give empathetic care during the vulnerability of postpartum.
About Me
My name is Allison Champ & I am so glad you are here! I have been married to my wonderful husband since 2018 and together we have two beautiful, free spirited little girls; Emerson & Wrenley.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development & Family Relations, though most of my career has been spent as a stay at home mama. My passion for pregnancy & birth began during my second pregnancy while planning a homebirth & hiring a doula of my own. Due to being diagnosed with placenta previa later on in my pregnancy, I was unable to accomplish my desired homebirth & delivered my baby via c-section at 34 weeks.
Due to experiencing two vastly different pregnancy, birth & postpartum experiences, my desire and calling to support other women during this transformative time only grew. Between the comparison of both my births (one vaginal & medicated, & one planned natural homebirth, turned c-section), I learned a whole different side of what birth care can look like, quality support women can be given, as well as the number of choices women have. I wholeheartedly knew I wanted to encourage other mamas to see the same side.
I would be honored to join your journey & becoming not just a doula, but a friend.