Rebekah Niesen

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Birth Doula
Virginia Beach, Virginia
8 years of experience
About me

Hi there! I'm Rebekah Niesen, and I became a Certified Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor after birthing 4 kids and breastfeeding them all. I firmly believe that labor support, both emotional and physical, has an incredibly positive effect on labor outcomes, health of mother and baby, even bonding of your new family. My background includes the various fields of a degree in Microbiology and my first job which was to mentor college students, uniting my interests of research with communication and coaching. I have applied this to being a birth doula and lactation counselor, educating the family in evidence-based best practice to cultivate advocacy empowerment and how it pertains to each individual situation. When I am not serving others, you can find me walking the dog, reading a good book, accompanying my average singing with my average guitar playing, or playing board games with my husband and kids. I take Tricare insurance and can work with you if your insurance covers family services.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from The University of Texas at Austin (2001)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2020)

Certified Lactation Counselor, ALPP (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Credentials
BS CD (DONA) CLC
Specialties
Birth Doula Breastfeeding Support Labor Doula Natural Childbirth Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Acupressure During Labor Babywearing Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Home Birth Hospital Birth Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Nipple and Breast Pain Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Advanced Maternal Age Birth Support Evidence-Based Care Natural Birth
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Tricare Carrot
Service introduction

I offer a free consultation either virtually or in-person to connect and find out if we are a good fit together for your birth experience. If we are mutually suited, then I meet with you ideally twice before labor. We have extensive conversations to craft the best care for you, as well as discuss comfort measures and practice laboring positions. I join you when labor begins and stay through the birth of your baby, assisting you and your partner with physical, emotional and informational support. I also meet with you a week or two afterward to inquire concerning your healing and to gently debrief and process your experience with you.

Packages
Compass Birth Support -- Essential
-2 prenatal meetings to discuss birth preferences and to help you prepare physically and mentally for birth -On-call during the two weeks prior to and after baby’s due date, with text/email/phone support -Labor and delivery support with up to 2 hours of postpartum assistance -1 basic postpartum visit at home to review your birth
$1,400.00
USD Flat rate
Compass Birth Support -- Complete
Most popular option for full continuity through pregnancy and birth, which includes: -2 prenatal planning sessions -Birth preferences + decision-making support -Phone/text availability -Additional breastfeeding preparation session -Continuous labor + birth support, with use of TENS unit during labor -Immediate postpartum support -Postpartum follow-up visit
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Compass Birth Support -- Comprehensive
For families wanting extensive preparation and postpartum continuity, this package includes: -2 personalized prenatal planning support sessions -Birth preferences + decision-making support -In-depth birth education and planning -Phone/text availability -Additional breastfeeding preparation session -Continuous labor + birth support, with use of TENS unit during labor -Immediate postpartum support -Multiple breastfeeding support visits -Extended support window
$1,700.00
USD Flat rate
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Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose doula care during my pregnancy and birth?
Why should I breastfeed my baby?
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