Welcome to The Bloc.

A tight-knit group of doulas in Kansas City providing judgement-free support to families across the Metro.

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Our passion is to make birth doula and postpartum support more accessible to the families in Kansas City.
You belong here!

Our Services

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Birth Doula Care

Work with our team of experienced doulas. Providing support before, during, and after birth to your family.

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Childbirth Education

Community-based, childbirth education classes. Comprehensive education from local doulas for wherever your birth leads.

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Postpartum Support Circle

Kansas City’s Premiere Mom Group for people with babies from one day to one-year-old. Come find your village!

Don’t just take our word for it…

See what our past clients have to say!

  • "We worked with everyone at Bloc Births, and we are forever grateful for the knowledge they gave us and the support was unwavering..."

    ”We worked directly with Morgan as our doula… She worked with the nurses and medical staff to support us. She stepped in to support me when my husband needed breaks and helped us welcome a healthy baby boy. We could not have done it without her. Whatever birthing path you are deciding to take- medicated, unmedicated, low intervention, planned c-section- Bloc Births is worth the investment to feel empowered and supported through the entire process.”

    Makenzie

  • "As a NICU nurse, I was looking for a team that would support my desire to combine holistic and evidence-based practices and these ladies met every need I had."

    “As soon as she (Heidi) got to the hospital, she helped me get into several positions to cope with contractions. This gave me the opportunity to labor without an epidural for several hours… She also helped support my goals during the entire process with her professional communication with my healthcare team. She was a wonderful advocate and collaborated amazingly with my nurse. I am so grateful for their support and would recommend them over and over.”

    Hannah

  • "(Heidi) helps you bring your baby into the world in the best way for you..."

    “Heidi is the best doula. She is always prepared and calm even in high stress situations. She was always there to help through multiple labor scares and knew just what to do. She’s always in the best mood, keeps you well informed and educated, advocates for you, and helps bring your baby into the world in the best way for you, no matter what that way is. I could not have given birth without her, I highly recommend using her. Thank you so much!

    Taylynne

  • "Heidi was such a reassuring presence during my labor...

    Despite nearly everything on my birth plan not going as I had hoped, she was able to guide us through the process and help us have the most positive delivery we hadn't planned for. She was so helpful in explaining all of the medical procedures and all of my options which enabled me to make the best decision for delivery while in the middle of contractions. She's continued to be a valued resource during postpartum. Could not recommend Bloc Births more!”

    Alyssa

  • " I would definitely recommend Bloc Births to anybody, especially if you desire to have an unmedicated hospital birth...

    My husband and I took the childbirth education course with Elly and Morgan, which was very helpful for us in knowing what to expect in the labor process, options for various interventions, and what to expect once we arrived at the hospital.

    I would not have been able to have an unmedicated birth without Heidi! She came to our house during early labor and helped us labor at home before moving to the hospital. She was so knowledgeable and always made sure that I consented to any suggestions regarding intervention made by the nurses or doctors. My husband also felt very equipped and confident to support me with Heidi's expertise and guidance.”

    Leah

  • "I liked that Heidi was open to whatever I wanted and more-so focused on being there to support me and my partner..."

    From the moment I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to work with a doula. I wasn’t sure if I wanted an unmedicated or medicated birth but I knew I wanted more support than the healthcare system alone provides… I interviewed several doulas early in my pregnancy. I liked that Heidi was open to whatever I wanted (medicated or unmedicated) and more-so focused on being there to support me and my partner…. Heidi is kind and personable and truly understands the fears that come along with being pregnant and becoming a first-time parent. Heidi showed up for me on the (early) morning of my birth and helped to remind me of my goals throughout the labor process. Heidi provided comfort measures as I navigated the pain of contractions and helped me to advocate for what I wanted from my delivery team. We highly recommend Heidi and Bloc births if you’re looking to feel safe, secure, and supported throughout your pregnancy as well as labor and delivery.

    Sarah

  • "Having Heidi and Morgan there during delivery made me feel safe & supported"

    I would recommend the Birth Bloc team to anyone looking for a doula. In fact, I would recommend them to anyone that is pregnant. I know some people don't feel like they need a doula for their delivery, but I would highly recommend reaching out to the Birth Bloc no matter what sort of delivery you are planning.

    Bailey

  • "They encouraged me to advocate for myself and make informed choices"

    “I gained so much confidence and knowledge from our one on one conversations and the Moms in the Middle Podcast that Heidi and Elly host… Heidi’s experience and support helped me achieve my goal of an unmedicated hospital birth. My husband was very appreciative to have Heidi at my Labor and Delivery so that he knew what to do to better assist me. All the medical professionals that worked with Heidi were impressed with her and grateful for her expertise. I wish everyone could have the experience I had with Bloc Births LLC and that is why I highly recommend this team!”

    Sally Jo

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Get to know the owner.

Hi, I’m Heidi! Here’s a bit about me…

After working in newborn and maternity support for over five years, I welcomed my first child into this world while going to school full-time. For someone with half a decade of experience in baby care, I was shocked at how hard the transition into motherhood hit me and my family.

When approaching business school graduation a year later, I was telling my husband about how I wanted to work for an organization that provided hands on support to all different types of families during the pregnancy to newborn transition. He pointed out that it sounded like I actually wanted to be a doula. I quickly rejected the idea because I thought doulas only really had a role in holistically centered birth settings, and I felt like those groups were already well supported in our community.

After doing some research, I was encouraged that doulas can meet the needs of so many different types of families and birth preferences! My hope for The Bloc is that all kinds of families with various goals can come together in one place to break down the parent-shaming culture and help each other have access to support.

I’ve been able to build a team that approaches birth support the same way I do, and now we get to live out our passions supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum… no matter what those experiences look like!

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Find us on instagram @thebirthbloc

Find us on instagram @thebirthbloc