Healing and Support Through Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond: WithDoulas of Utah

Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are profound transitions—both physically and emotionally. At Doulas of Utah, we provide unwavering support through birth and beyond, ensuring that parents feel empowered, informed, and nurtured every step of the way.

But we also recognize that the experiences of pregnancy and birth don’t just impact the body. They influence emotions, stored trauma, and our connection to ourselves. That’s why the work we do as birth doulas, postpartum doulas, and childbirth educators aligns so well with the incredible healing work of Lesha Nelson, who specializes in Somatic Trauma Resolution, Integrative Bodywork, and Womb Healing.

Together, our services offer a holistic approach to childbirth—supporting not just the physical experience but the emotional and energetic layers of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum healing.

The Full Spectrum of Support: Doulas of Utah's Services

At Doulas of Utah, we offer a range of services designed to support parents from pregnancy through postpartum:

Birth Doula Support

A birth doula is more than just a support person during labor. We are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to parents throughout pregnancy, birth, and immediately postpartum.

We help parents:
Prepare for birth by discussing preferences, fears, and expectations
Navigate decisions about labor and delivery with evidence-based information
Cope with labor pain through hands-on comfort techniques and emotional reassurance
Feel supported postpartum with guidance on recovery and newborn care

Having a birth doula doesn’t replace medical care; it enhances the birth experience by ensuring you feel heard, seen, and empowered.

Postpartum Doula Support

The fourth trimester—the first few months after birth—is often overlooked, but it’s just as important as pregnancy and labor. Our postpartum doulas help ease this transition by providing:

Emotional support to process your birth experience and adjust to parenthood
Physical recovery assistance after birth or cesarean delivery
Infant care guidance, including newborn soothing techniques, sleep tips, and feeding support
Household support to lighten the mental and physical load of new parenthood

We understand that every postpartum journey is unique, which is why we offer customized care to meet your needs.

Placenta Encapsulation

For centuries, many cultures have recognized the benefits of placenta consumption in postpartum recovery. Placenta encapsulation can help:

Balance hormones to reduce postpartum mood shifts
Increase energy levels
Support milk supply

Our specialists handle the entire process with safety and care, ensuring you can benefit from the nourishment and restoration that placenta encapsulation provides.

Childbirth Education

Education is a key part of empowerment. Our birth classes provide comprehensive knowledge about labor, birth, and postpartum. Whether you're planning a low-intervention birth, a hospital birth with pain management, or anything in between, our classes help you feel informed and confident going into birth.

How Our Services Align with Lesha Nelson’s Healing Work

While Doulas of Utah provides hands-on, evidence-based pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support, Lesha Nelson’s work in Somatic Trauma Resolution, Integrative Bodywork, and Womb Healing adds an emotional and energetic layer of healing that can be profoundly impactful.

Somatic Trauma Resolution: Healing the Emotional Layers of Birth

Many parents carry trauma into their birth experience—whether from past births, childhood, or medical experiences. Somatic Trauma Resolution helps release stored emotions and patterns in the nervous system so that parents can enter birth feeling emotionally clear and safe.

For those who have experienced:
Previous traumatic births
Pregnancy loss or fertility struggles
Fear or anxiety around birth
Medical trauma

…Lesha’s work can help process and release these emotions, creating space for a more positive, empowered birth experience.

Integrative Bodywork: Aligning the Body for Birth and Recovery

During pregnancy and postpartum, the body holds tension, misalignment, and stress that can impact labor progress, recovery, and overall well-being. Lesha’s integrative bodywork techniques help:

Improve pelvic alignment for smoother labor progression
Release tension in the hips, back, and shoulders
Encourage nervous system relaxation for better sleep and hormone balance
Support postpartum healing by restoring balance in the body

Her work beautifully complements the hands-on physical comfort measures our doulas provide during labor and postpartum.

Womb Healing: Honoring the Sacredness of the Postpartum Body

The womb is not just a physical organ—it is a space of creation, memory, and energy. After birth, many parents experience disconnect, grief, or a sense of loss in their bodies. Womb healing sessions with Lesha can:

Facilitate deep emotional healing after birth or loss
Reconnect parents with their bodies after pregnancy
Clear energetic blocks that may impact postpartum recovery
Enhance the physical healing process by nurturing the womb space

Postpartum care is about more than just survival—it’s about thriving, healing, and feeling whole again.

A Partnership Rooted in Complete Care

The synergy between Doulas of Utah and Lesha Nelson creates a comprehensive, holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. While our doulas provide practical, physical, and emotional support, Lesha’s expertise brings deep healing and nervous system regulation to the experience.

For parents looking for a truly integrative approach to childbirth and postpartum, working with both Doulas of Utah and Lesha Nelson offers the best of both worlds—support for mind, body, and spirit.

If you’re expecting or in the postpartum period, we encourage you to explore the full range of support, healing, and empowerment available through Doulas of Utah and Lesha Nelson.

Visit Doulas of Utah to learn more about our services
Connect with Lesha Nelson for Somatic Trauma Resolution, Integrative Bodywork, and Womb Healing

Together, we’re here to ensure you feel supported, safe, and deeply cared for—every step of the way.