Vitality Prenatal &
Birth Doula Services

Offering continuous care you can trust and lean into for prenatal, preparation for birth, labor support, and postpartum.

Meet Llewellyne Arden

About Your Doula

I assisted my first birth in the year 2000, when I happened to be in the right place at the right time to be available to help a family member during her hospital birth. From that profound experience I realized the incredible power of birth and the need for informed assistance to help birthing mothers feel more comfort and ease during the birthing journey with their babies.

I gave birth in the same year to my first born as a home birth after having complications in my second trimester which caused me to be on bed rest. To overcome the fear and debilitation that this complication presented, I leaned into the yoga practices to prepare my body, mind, and spirit to have the strength, endurance and relaxation techniques for birthing. The empowerment and successful home birth that I experienced from this was a powerful eye opener for me to learn more and be able to offer this to other pregnant people on their unique journeys.

Since then I have been dedicated to teaching prenatal yoga and developing a preparation for birth program that includes breathing practices, positioning to assist in pelvic opening and descent of the baby, the role of partner support in birthing and home preparation for home births. I received such positive feedback from so many women who gave birth with greater ease using these practices that I wanted to be more available to assist in births.

I started assisting more in home births as part of birth support teams and eventually apprenticed with a seasoned doula for 3 and ½ years to learn firsthand the skills of what it is to be in service as a doula for pregnant women and their families. I finally received my official doula training from the Simkin Center at Bastyr and can now offer continuous care from early pregnancy, preparation for birth, during birth and postpartum.

Individual Prenatal Yoga and Consult Sessions

Yoga is taught to each pregnant person on their own unique journey of pregnancy through all the trimesters. Prenatal consults include discussion and support of your overall needs, questions and concerns as you navigate the many changes of pregnancy. Breath work, supportive yoga poses, and relaxation techniques are included in every session.

4-Session Introductory Package

Includes a 90 minute intake session and three 60 minute follow up sessions for $295

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3-Session Follow-up Package

This package is only available after the initial introductory package. Get 3 60 minute sessions for $210

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One-time 60 min. Individual session

One-time sessions are available for $75 per 60-minute session. 

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Group Prenatal Yoga Classes

A safe and sacred space is created as a group to share and learn from each other. You will be guided through various yoga breathing techniques and poses to help you feel more comfortable in your changing body. A relaxing guided meditation is given at the end of each session for you and your baby.

Groups are arranged as available in the community for pregnancy in any trimester.

4-Class pass

4 group classes for $72

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8-Class pass

8 group classes for $145

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Preparation for Birth Coaching

Specific breathing practices and positionings with partner support are taught and practiced for ease and comfort in birthing. Various circumstances are discussed to effectively use these techniques during the different phases of birthing including emotional and physical needs. Birth coaching is given in 3 sessions that includes home visits for home-birth preparation if applicable or in office visits with your partner.

Session 1

The first session is scheduled with you and your partner about 6-8 weeks before your due date. We get to know each other over this 90-minute to 2 hour session, discussing your needs and desires for the birth and doing experiential practices; handouts are included for your reference. If you are planning a home birth, we will meet at your home to discuss home birth preparations as well.

Session 2 & 3

Two more 60 – 90 minute sessions are scheduled to continue learning and practicing the breathing and positioning for the different phases of birth as well as nutritional and comfort considerations.

Preparation for Birth Coaching

Three-session package for $390

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Birth Doula

The role of the birth doula is to support you physically and emotionally through the birthing journey. As your birth doula I will assist you with your birth planning by helping you make informed choices based on what you value and what you desire for your birth experience. I will then advocate for you and your baby as you navigate the birth journey while simultaneously providing emotional and physical support during labor. I continue to provide lactation and emotional support in the first few weeks postpartum as you transition into bonding and caring for your baby outside the womb.

Discussions and support include:

  • Stages and signs of labor
  • Breathing and positioning techniques in labor
  • Use and benefits of relaxation and comfort measures during labor
  • Your baby's journey and fetal positioning
  • Nutritional considerations
  • Birth plan/Contingency plan/Postpartum plan
  • Hospital routines and protocols - What to expect
  • Informed consent and advocacy
  • Home birth preparation
  • Lactation support
  • Connecting with additional resources and supports
Birth Doula services include: Three 90 minute to 2 hour sessions in your home before the due date (See “Preparation for Birth Coaching” as described above). On-call 24/7 (unless otherwise specified) two weeks before the due date until the birth. Emotional and physical comfort and advocacy support during the birth. And a postpartum visit with lactation support as needed within two weeks after the birth. – $2000.00

My policy is that every birthing person who wants a doula should have a doula! I offer a sliding scale starting at $1400 -$2000 and payment plans can be arranged as needed. Please reach out to discuss any other arrangements to consider according to your needs.
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Lean into it.

Bringing a child into this life can be scary. But you don’t have to do it alone. If you are looking for a guide to walk beside you during your prenatal, preparation for birth, labor support or postpartum, I can provide you with continuous, compassionate care.

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