Doula support for every body.

From West Plains, Missouri

You deserve support ↓
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Pregnancy

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Birth

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Postpartum

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Lactation

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Parenting

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Pregnancy * Birth * Postpartum * Lactation * Parenting *

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Whether you’re trying to have a baby, are unexpectedly pregnant, experiencing a loss, or trying to understand your options, you belong here.

I’m Amelia Protiva, Certified Doula and Perinatal Community Health Worker supporting families across southern Missouri from West Plains. My practice is rooted in the belief that you deserve to have community support, to understand all of your options, and to have an advocate by your side.

From sharing information to a mean hip squeeze to feeding your baby, I’ll be in your corner every step of the way.

I'm in your corner →
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Pregnancy

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Birth

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Postpartum

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Bereavement

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I believe reproductive care should be trauma-informed, inclusive, and unbiased.

I work with folks of all gender identities, cultures, family structures, birth preferences, and life circumstances. Epidural or unmedicated, breast or formula, growing your family or not, your story belongs to you. I’m here to ensure you feel safe, supported, and heard along the way.

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The details of your birth and postpartum may blur with time, but you’ll never forget how supported you felt.