Jessica Long
Professional Birth + postpartum Doula
Hello, I’m Jessica, a Richmond native, residing in the countryside with my husband, two daughters, one son, two rabbits, and chickens. I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula, RYT 200, and Reiki Master. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, knitting, baking, nature, and spending time with my family.
In May 2019, I experienced a miscarriage followed by a season of grief, mourning, and many unanswered questions. This loss ignited my desire and passion to understand optimal health in conception, pregnancy, and postpartum healing. This is where my journey into birth work truly began. I spent hours reading books, listening to podcasts and birth stories. I was healing mentally and physically along the way.
In May 2020 I delivered my second daughter at a local birthing center in Richmond with midwives and my husband. This birth was transformative and affirmed the power and strength I had always possessed. In this birth, I had the informed consent and autonomy that I was truly lacking in my first birth.
My goal as a birth doula is to assist you in embracing the inner strength you already possess in order to flourish in birth. I feel strongly that expectant families should be given the opportunity to make evidence-based decisions with informed consent. You are resilient and powerful, and it will be an honor to care for each and every one of you.