About Me

Hello! My name is Erin Willoughby and I am a birth worker and registered nurse with 20+ years experience in the birth world that started as a Childbirth Educator, then Labor/Postpartum nurse, and now Doula and more!! I would love to get to talk with you and share about my philosophy of birth and what I'm passionate about in walking through these seasons of life with mamas and their families. I am located in St. Joseph, MO and serve the surrounding areas as well in Northwest MO and Northeast KS.

Please browse through my site and fill out the contact form at the bottom so we can get in touch.

Services

Childbirth Education Classes

Lamaze childbirth education classes prepare expectant parents for a safe, healthy birth by focusing on evidence-based practices, natural coping strategies, and informed decision-making. Classes physiologic birth process, pain management (breathing, movement, massage), labor support, and confidence-building.

Lamaze childbirth classes are centered around the Six Healthy Birth Practices: These are the foundation of Lamaze, covering letting labor begin on its own, walking/movement, bringing a loved one/doula, avoiding interventions, upright birthing positions, and skin-to-skin contact.

Birth and Postpartum Doula

Providing physical, emotional, and informational support for the birthing person before, during, and after childbirth to ensure a safe, comfortable, and empowering experience.

Includes advocacy, comfort measures, breathing techniques, positioning, emotional reassurance, and much much more.

Body Ready Method Sessions

Body Ready Method® is based on 5 pillars: Upper Body Mobility, Core, Pelvis, Pelvic floor and Movement Patterns.

Incorporating these pillars into your movement during pregnancy can help

Have a more efficient birth
Minimize pregnancy aches and pains
Optimize recovery
Minimize unnecessary abdominal separation and pelvic floor dysfunction
Optimize pelvic floor responsiveness
Work smarter not harder!

As a certified Body Ready Method ® Pro...

I have a deep understanding of how to help you prepare for your desired birth.
I can help you address and minimize pregnancy related aches and pains.
I can support you in experiencing a smooth transition into recovery and postpartum.

2026 Doula Packages

#1. $1200.00 Comprehensive Doula and Childbirth Education Package

Three prenatal Doula visits
Lamaze Childbirth Education Group Classes - Three 2.5 hour classes
Text and phone support throughout pregnancy - Up to 38 weeks, this is preferred during business hours. From 38-42 weeks, 24/7 availability. From 2-6 weeks post birth, preferred during business hours unless emergent.
Labor/birth support at home and/or at the hospital with a break after 10 hours.
1-2 Postpartum visits to debrief birth, breastfeeding support, light household duties, hold baby so you can nap, etc.
Access to my library of resources

#3 $275.00 Group childbirth education classes – Lamaze

(Three 2.5 hour classes)

Come and learn about:

The Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices
Hands on practice for labor and birth
Breastfeeding
Postpartum

And so much more!!

#2 $1000.00 Doula package without Childbirth Education classes

Three prenatal Doula visits (This includes a more minimal amount of childbirth education - usually sufficient if this is not your first birth)
Text and phone support throughout pregnancy - Up to 38 weeks, this is preferred during business hours. From 38-42 weeks, 24/7 availability. From 2-6 weeks post birth, preferred during business hours unless emergent.
Labor/birth support at home and/or at the hospital with a break after 10 hours.
1-2 Postpartum visits
Access to my library of resources

#4. 1:1 Body assessment and implementation of tools from Body Ready Method

$75 for initial 90-minute assessment/$50 each for additional 60 minute sessions
$150 for Body Ready package - one 90-minute assessment & mindful movement plan, 1 60-minute follow-up session around 36 weeks, 1 60-minute follow-up session in your “guess date” week (savings of $25)

*Body Ready Method® is based on 5 pillars: Upper Body Mobility, Core, Pelvis, Pelvic floor and

Movement Patterns.

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Client Testimonials

Testimonials

"Having Erin as my doula for the births of two of my babies was an incredible gift - one I will always be grateful for. From the very beginning she brought a deep sense of peace and comfort into my pregnancy jouney, and that calm presence never left, even in the most intense moments of labor. Through Erin, I truly felt the presence of the Lord in such a powerful and personal way. She created an environment where I felt safe, supported, and deeply cared for. Because of her, I felt confident and empowered to advocate for myself and my baby, which led to two beautiful and positive birth experiences.

The time and intention she poured into preparing me before labor made all the difference. The tools she shared and the mental and physical preparation we worked through together were essential in readying both my body and my heart. Erin's knowledge, guidance and steady encouragement helped me experience births that were not only peaceful, but deeply Christ centered".

S.M.