Are You Hoping for a Birth Experience That Feels Empowering?
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Do You Feel Overwhelmed by Birth Plans & Options? Pregnancy can be beautiful—but also full of unknowns. A doula helps guide you through every choice with clarity and calm.
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Are You Hoping to Avoid Unnecessary Medical Interventions? Whether you choose a home birth, birth center, or hospital, a doula supports your informed choices and birth preferences.
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Do You Wish You Had Someone by Your Side Who Truly Understands? Doulas offer emotional and physical support—not just for the birthing person, but for the entire family.
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Are You Feeling Anxious About Labor or Delivery? Our support is designed to reduce fear, increase comfort, and help you stay present and at peace throughout your birth.
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Are You Looking for a Natural, Holistic Approach to Birth? From birth preparation to postpartum healing, we honor your intuition and empower your body’s natural rhythms.
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Do You Want a Birth Experience That Feels Like Yours—Not Someone Else’s? We help you step into your power so your birth can be as unique and beautiful as you are.
Heart-Centered Doula Support for Kansas City Families
At Heartland Doula, we offer caring, experienced support for expectant mothers and families throughout Kansas City and surrounding areas. We understand how meaningful (and overwhelming) the birth journey can be—so we’re here to guide, support, and walk with you every step of the way.
Our Services
Our services are tailored to your specific needs, preferences, and birth goals. Whether you're planning a natural birth, medicated birth, home birth, or cesarean, we provide the nurturing care and evidence-based guidance you deserve.
Our offerings include:
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Prenatal Consultations
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Birth Planning & Preparation
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Labor & Delivery Support
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Comfort Measures (breathing, massage, positioning, etc.)
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Partner Support & Involvement
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Postpartum Visits & Recovery Guidance
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Breastfeeding Support & Referrals
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Emotional & Mental Wellness Check-ins
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Virtual Doula Support (if needed)
We’re proud to serve the entire Kansas City area—including Independence, Overland Park, Olathe, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, and other heartland communities.
Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, Heartland Doula is here to walk beside you with care, compassion, and confidence.
Heartland Doula in Greater Kansas City Area
A Birth Partner
You Can Count On
At the heart of Heartland Doula is Ahna Vaoifi—a devoted mother of six, proud grandmother, and long-time resident of Independence, Missouri. After 25 years of helping families as a trusted realtor, Ahna felt called to serve in a new way: by supporting women through the sacred journey of birth.
With decades of motherhood experience and a lifelong desire to uplift others, Ahna now offers comforting, empowering, full-service doula care to mothers seeking a more natural, supported birthing experience.
With Heartland Doula, you’re not just getting support—you’re gaining someone who truly sees you, believes in you, and walks beside you every step of the way.
The Heartland Doula Experience
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Connect With Us
Let’s talk about your pregnancy, birth goals, and how we can best support you.
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Personalize Your Support
We’ll create a custom doula plan just for you—centered around your unique needs and preferences.
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Relax & Embrace Your Birth Journey
Feel calm, confident, and supported from beginning to birth and beyond.
Contact Us
Have questions or ready to talk about your birth journey? Reach out to Ahna Vaoifi at Heartland Doula Services—she’d love to support you.
Located in Independence Missouri.