I’m Sara Vidal, a certified birth doula located in Carroll County, Maryland. As a child, I was fascinated by mom’s positive stories of her varied birth experiences. Later, during my first pregnancy, I learned to access my inner calm and strength through the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. After teaching for nearly a decade, I felt called to combine my academic expertise with my passion for birth by completing my doula certification through HypnoActive Birth created by Lauralyn Curtis Kohl. I’m also continuing my education, currently working toward my childbirth educator certification. Supporting families through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is an honor. While the journey is unpredictable, I believe you can create flexible dreams for each. I’m committed to holding sacred space for you–helping you imagine and realize your dreams and empowering you to find your inner calm and power. I offer emotional, physical, and informational support so you feel confident, informed, and safe in your birth and postpartum choices. Outside of birth work, I enjoy spending time in nature with my family, reading, listening to indie music, baking, and crafting. As you navigate your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey, I’ll be there so you feel held throughout. I’d love to hear more about your birth and postpartum dreams and how I can support you. Contact me for a complimentary consultation.

As your birth doula, I provide 2-3 personalized prenatal visits to discuss your birth beliefs and preferences, create a flexible birth plan, and practice comfort measures. I’m on call 24/7 from 38 weeks and will be there whenever you’re ready for support, whether at home, a birth center, or hospital. I offer continuous physical and emotional support during labor and stay 1-2 hours after birth. Following birth, I provide 1-2 postpartum visits to reflect on your birth story, support your recovery, and offer practical assistance. My goal is to ensure you feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout your birth and postpartum journey.