doulas helping women achieve beautiful births
We believe that birth is beautiful, natural, and a cause for celebration. We also know that it is hard work! Whether you are a first-time birthing mom or a fourth-time birthing mom, we want to advocate for you and empower you with what you need to have your most satisfying birth.
The Birth Service is a team of two DONA certified doulas: Tara McDougal and Sara Raab. Additionally, we are Christian doulas. Whether or not you identify as a Christian, we’re honored to work with you, and we hope our highly-cherished values of servanthood, selfless love, and prayerfulness will make a wonderful impact as you welcome your miracle into this world.
client & care provider reviews
“I was surprised by how invaluable Sara’s insight and encouragement was, having never experienced birth with a doula. I loved her confidence—she came in and immediately began hands-on care. She helped me breathe and her encouragement was vital to my labor. I can’t imagine laboring without her in the future.”
Caitlin, Labor Client
“Tara was created to care for others and created for bringing life and joy into the world, and to be a glimpse of God’s deep love and peace and care.”
Janet, Labor Client
“Sara was a calm, encouraging presence. She was in tune with our birthing mom, responsive to her requests, and had a positive attitude, staying up all night!”
Kayla, Care Provider
“Tara provided fantastic support for a high-risk labor patient. Very patient and supportive, receptive to learning and assisting.”
Shana, Labor and Delivery RN
“Tara’s hands-on approach and calm nature was invaluable during my long labor and delivery. I relied on her knowledge of position changes, breathing techniques, and mental focus to cope through contractions. Tara prayed for us during labor and gave me such peace knowing she shared our views on God’s perfect design for birth.”
Elise, Labor Client
“Sara was an essential support for our birth! Her strength, calmness, and grounding were crucial in having a good birth. She had wonderful suggestions and I truly feel we couldn’t have done it without her.”
Brittany, Labor Client
“Sara is outstanding, caring, loving and kind. Her work during our labor will never be forgotten. We are so unbelievably grateful for her.”
Phil, Client Husband