Birth as Ceremony

Birth Doula Services

Birth deserves to be held in reverence, autonomy, and care. My doula support is rooted in presence, advocacy, and deep companionship, and includes:

  • Two prenatal visits to connect, prepare, and ground

  • Collaborative creation of your birth plan and preferences

  • 24/7 on-call support beginning at 37 weeks

  • Continuous presence during labor and up to two hours postpartum

  • Two postpartum home visits with space to process your birth, and discuss your feeding journey

  • Ongoing support via text and phone throughout your pregnancy

Price: $2,000 (sliding scale available)

Accepts Medicaid

Placenta Encapsulation

Placenta encapsulation transforms your placenta into nourishing capsules that support hormonal balance, energy, and healing in the tender window after birth.

This offering includes:

  • Thoughtful, hygienic preparation using the Traditional Chinese Method or Raw Method (your choice)

  • A keepsake cord or print, if desired

  • Instructions for use

Price: $175 - $220 (depending on delivery)

Ritual Nourishment

Holistic Offerings for Birth Preparation and Postpartum Recovery

You’re invited to inquire if you’re curious about:

  • Yoni Steaming for Labor Preparation Herbal steam blends offered with intention—to soften, ground, and prepare the body for birth. $125

  • Postpartum Meal Delivery Nourishing meals made in the Ayurvedic tradition — offered in the spirit of community care during the tender window after birth. $240 / 6 quart jars

These are not one-size-fits-all services—they are relational rituals. We begin with a conversation to explore what support feels aligned for you.

“If you’re looking for a doula who will truly advocate for you no matter what, and care for you so so much, Whitney is your person.”

- Christina S.

About Whitney

Whitney Buckendorf
Birthworker & Birth Justice Advocate

Whitney came to birthwork through the path of social work, bringing with them a deep commitment to justice, relationship, and care. They became a doula during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic—a time when many birthing people had to labor without the presence of their partners or loved ones. In response, Whitney launched their practice to offer grounded, affirming support in a moment of profound need.

Today, Whitney draws on a wide spectrum of skills—including birth and postpartum support, herbal nourishment, placenta encapsulation, training and education, policy advocacy, and birth assisting. Their work is rooted in the belief that empowered birth is not only transformative on an individual level—it is also foundational to building a more liberated world.