I don’t catch babies,

I hold Mothers

Why do I need a doula?

 
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Because Birth Matters.

It is not only a moment, but a journey that is life changing.

Birth is sacred and deserves to be honoured, no matter how it happens.

Giving birth is like a rite of passage and I believe that when a baby is born, a mother is born too.

A doula is a non-medical professional support person for birthing people and their families. A doula works alongside the midwife and your birth team. She is someone who supports and walks beside the birthing family as they navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum (which is forever). Doulas provide informational, physical, emotional and spiritual support throughout the reproductive journey. It’s someone who masters the art of holding your hand through the big transitions in life: birth, death, rebirth. I am an expert in feeling and reading energies, I understand the intricacies of life and want to honour, not rush through, them.

Birth is wild. Birth is political. Birth is primal. Birth is ceremonial. Birth is a death and a new beginning.

My agenda is to hold space for you, so you find the time to really feel and work through what’s going on.

As a doula I am here to radically support people in this transformation into parenthood. My 4 pillars of work are: emotional support, physical support, informational support and advocacy.

I form a deep connection and relationship with my clients, help them plan the birth and the postpartum time. We prepare body, mind and soul, release fears, debrief previous birth experiences, and focus on all the elements so you feel empowered and prepared and most importantly in charge! You don’t need to be fixed. You have everything already in you.

Every birth is different and requires different areas of support. While an unmedicated birth might require more physical support, a birth with medication or a cesarean often requires more emotional and informational support.

Doulas are still unknown, but we are really at the cusp of dramatic change in birth.

I am more determined than ever to change the way women are treated during birth, because:

YOU ARE IN CHARGE!

You are allowed to say no, you call the shots, your body your choice. You are allowed to question everything and get the resources you need to make an informed decision. You deserve to have support through this all.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE.

FAQs

  • A doula is a non‑medical support professional who offers emotional, physical, informational, and advocacy support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. They work alongside your care team to help you feel confident, informed, and empowered.

  • Mona Alkhelewi helps with birth preparation, planning your preferences, releasing fears, building confidence, and providing comfort and presence during labor whether that be emotional guidance, physical comfort measures, or spiritual support.

  • No. Doulas do not provide medical care or make decisions for you but they help and support the partner of the birther. They support you by offering information, helping you ask questions, advocating for your voice, and ensuring you understand your options so you can make informed choices.

  • Many clients choose a doula early in pregnancy so there’s time to build trust, plan for birth, and fully prepare emotionally and practically. That said, doulas can be hired at most stages of pregnancy, even later if you feel you need extra support.

  • Yes! A doula’s role is to support you no matter how your birth unfolds vaginally, with pain relief, or via cesarean by offering encouragement, comfort, and advocacy throughout the process.

  • Postpartum support focuses on helping you transition into parenthood emotionally, holding space, debriefing your birth, assisting with rest and recovery, and offering guidance as you bond with your baby. Mona Alkhelewi emphasizes this often‑overlooked period as a vital part of her service.

  • Yes, Mona Alkhelewi offers virtual doula sessions and packages that include planning calls, virtual birth attendance, postpartum guidance, and continuous online support, ideal if you’re located elsewhere or prefer remote support.