Guiding you through the waves of birth with presence, power, and peace.
Meet Your Doula
Hi, I’m Rachel Brandes—a vibrant, nurturing birth and postpartum doula offering personalized support through the full arc of your birthing journey: prenatal, labor & delivery, and postpartum. Inspired by the rhythm of the ocean, I believe in leaning into the natural flow of birth—riding each wave with trust, strength, and surrender.
I’m here to help you feel held, heard, and honored—every step of the way.
“I am incredibly grateful for the care Rachel provided during my labor and delivery. My labor lasted almost 24 hours, and she stayed by my side the entire time with unwavering support. She was encouraging, gentle, and completely authentic in every moment.”
Rachel is a trained Full-Spectrum Doula. She is a Queer Woman with a deep passion for reproductive justice. She is a warm, empathetic, and bubbly person who thrives on matching people’s energy and meeting them exactly where they are in their birth and postpartum journey. She loves supporting and empowering individuals to have the birth experience that aligns with their needs, desires, and values.
A few fun facts about Rachel: She performs as a dancer in the Boston area and loves learning about people’s favorite forms of self-expression. She encourages movement throughout pregnancy and postpartum and offers fun, easy movements inspired by her pole experience. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Service Studies from Elon University and has worked a variety of roles, from waitressing and gymnastics coaching to being a domestic violence advocate, and a Doula.