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About Rooted Faithful Birth Care

My name is Michelle Hayes, and I am a faith centered birth doula with a deep love for supporting women in their journey to motherhood. I am a recent Catholic convert that believes birth is a sacred and transformative experience. I am passionate about helping women advocate for themselves to make informed choices that align with their values and desires.

My calling to become a doula became clear after the birth of my daughter, a moment that profoundly changed my perspective on birth and the power of support. As a mother of two, I have personally experienced birth in both the hospital setting and at home. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to walking alongside women as they navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum with confidence and peace.

It is my joy and mission to provide compassionate, faith-centered support to mothers and families, ensuring they feel empowered, heard, and respected throughout their birthing journey.

About

Hi, I’m Michelle, a Navy wife, mama to two spirited redheads, and a woman who is learning to embrace every season with grace, grit, and gratitude. I’ve always been drawn to the heart of things, the real, the raw, the deeply meaningful. Whether I’m navigating life as a military spouse, wrangling toddlers, or simply soaking in a quiet moment, I try to live rooted in presence and purpose. Our life is full of movement.. deployments, homecomings, new rhythms, but we’ve learned to anchor ourselves in love, faith, and each other. I find joy in slow mornings, good coffee, sandy feet, and cooking meals that nourish more than just the body. I’m the kind of person who values deep conversations over small talk, barefoot days over busy ones, and authenticity over perfection. Motherhood cracked me open in the best way. It’s where I’ve grown the most, in patience, surrender, and wonder. I’ve learned to trust my instincts, honor my limits, and celebrate the beauty in the everyday.

I’m passionate about holding space for others, whether in friendship, community, or birth.. but at the core, I’m just a woman doing her best to live fully, love deeply, and raise tiny humans with a big heart.

Thanks for being here.. It truly means the world to me.

Services

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Birth Support Consultation

1:1 meeting with me to find out if working together would be a good fit for you! This meeting can be done over zoom or in person. 

We will discuss your birth experience, what you can expect from me leading up to your birth and after, and answer any questions you may have.

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Birth Support Package

- One, 2 hour in person prenatal visit 

- Hands on support during labor and delivery

- One, 2 hour in person postpartum visits

- Postpartum wellness support 

- Unlimited support via text, call, and email during pregnancy and four weeks postpartum

- Back up doula coverage 

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Psalm 139:13-14 – “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

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Helpful Articles

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Dr. Erin Callahan

Hope Chiropractic 

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Kirsten O’Neill

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Childbirth Educator

Community Resources

Additional Doulas and Photography

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Samantha Schneggenburger

Boundless Birth Services

Meet Samantha ("Sam"), a dual-certified birth doula and GentleBirth childbirth educator serving the Chesapeake, VA area. A proud Navy wife and mom of four boys, Sam brings warmth, wisdom, and personal experience to every birth she supports. With over 75 families served since 2015, she offers both doula care and beautiful birth photography. Her passion for empowering women through VBACs, natural birth, and informed decision-making makes her a deeply compassionate and knowledgeable support person.

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Kiera Curtis

Gentle Waves Birth Services

Kiera Curtis, serves the Hampton Roads area, including Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester, and Richmond. With experience in HypnoBirthing techniques, Spinning Babies, and additional certifications in Rebozo, she offers birth doula services, birth photography, and placenta encapsulation. A mother of three homebirth babies and a Hampton Roads native since 1995, Kiera brings both deep personal experience and professional expertise to each family she supports. Her mission is to create a calm, informed, and empowering birth experience where women feel respected and supported every step of the way.

At Rooted Faithful Birth Care, we believe that birth is best supported within a strong and connected community. If I’m not the right fit for your journey, I wholeheartedly recommend the following local doulas. Each brings compassionate care and also offers beautiful birth photography services

Izzy and Eli

"Michelle was amazing for both mother and father from prenatal visits, to birth, to postpartum. This was our first child and we’ll be calling her for the next ones. She has been very personable and made our entire process much smoother. Her knowledge, advice, and lovingness has exceeded expectations!"

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Please note I am not a licensed medical professional. All questions about your medical health during your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum should be consulted with your chosen care team. 

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