Mary-Keith Piasecki the Doula
This isn't your first rodeo.
You’ve done this before. You know birth doesn’t always go according to plan, and you probably have a much better idea this time of what you want and what you don’t.
Maybe your first birth was wonderful and you simply want that extra layer of support again. Or maybe there are things you wish had gone differently. You want to feel more prepared this time. More confident asking questions. More involved in the decisions being made.
Maybe you’re hoping for a VBAC, planning to go without an epidural, or you already know you’ll happily take the epidural. Maybe you just want someone in the room who knows birth, knows your wishes, and can help you and your partner navigate whatever comes.
That’s where I come in.
I’m not there to tell you how to give birth. I’m there to help you feel prepared going into it and supported while you’re in it.
Because this birth gets to be its own story.
About Me
Hi, I’m Mary.
Birth doula, mom of three, and a calm presence when birth gets unpredictable.
I’ve been supporting families as a birth doula since 2018, and after more than 140 births, I can tell you that no two births look exactly the same.
I’ve supported first babies, VBACs, inductions, epidurals, unmedicated births, long labors, quick labors, beautiful surprises, and plans that changed completely. That experience has shaped the way I support my clients. I want you to understand your options, feel comfortable asking questions, and have someone beside you who can stay grounded when things don’t go exactly as planned.
I’m also a mom of three with three very different birth stories of my own. I know personally how much it matters to feel heard, cared for, and supported during birth.
I’m based in Clarkston and serve families throughout Southeast and Mid Michigan. I’m also the cofounder of Christian Doulas of Michigan, and my faith is an important part of who I am and the way I care for people.
Mostly, I just really love walking into a birth room and helping everyone feel a little more confident about what comes next.
I am the proud co founder of Christian Doulas of Michigan
Get to know more about me in this blog post!
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“I chose to hire a doula for the birth of my second child, as I did not have one during my first and wanted experienced support to help guide my husband and I through labor and delivery this time. Mary helped prepare me by asking questions about my birth plan and what I hoped for this time around. She provided options, knowledge, and space for me to make decisions confidently. During labor and delivery, her guidance was invaluable. Most of all, her calm, steady presence brought so much comfort.”
— Aubreigh
"Mary gave my husband and me a voice of direction and reason when we were exhausted, emotional, and out of ideas. When we transferred to the hospital, Mary came with us and continued to advocate and support us in the new environment. It made the home-to-hospital transfer much less scary."
P & J NM Rochester, MI
“Mary noticed my epidural had stopped working altogether, not that the contractions were just getting worse. She was also helpful in finding different positions for contractions and pushing, helping progress things along as much as possible. Having someone to back up decisions when being pressed by medical staff was so beneficial.” - Rachel Lapeer, Michigan
Experience you
can
trust
140 +
Births supported
SE Michigan
Home + Hospital + Birth Center
Experience
Advanced
Training
Spinning Babies®
Bundle Birth
Evidence Based Birth®
The VBAC Link®
Stillbirthday
8+
Years of experience
Birth Doula Support
You don’t need more information thrown at you. You need support that helps you actually feel ready for birth.
My birth doula package includes two prenatal visits where we’ll talk through your previous birth, what you’re hoping for this time, your options, and how you and your partner can prepare together.
When labor begins, I’m there for continuous support. I’ll help with positioning and comfort measures, talk through options as things change, support your partner, and help you feel grounded and cared for along the way.
After baby arrives, I’ll stay with you through those first moments as your family settles in.
Birth doula support: $1,600
Let’s talk about your birth.
Wondering if we might be a good fit? Tell me a little about yourself, your due date, and what you’re hoping for this time around.
I’ll get back to you and we can set up a time to chat. No pressure. Just a chance to get to know each other, talk through what you’re looking for, and see if I’m the right doula for your family.