You are not here because birth is only about safety — you are here because it matters that your birth feels meaningful, held, and supported at every level.
At Cherished Life, we believe birth is not a medical procedure to get through — it is a natural, embodied, transformative experience in which your body, mind, and intuition show up as your greatest allies.
Our work is to help you understand your nervous system, make the choices that matter most to you, and trust your innate capacity to bring life into the world.
This Means...
You are educated and empowered, not coached into someone else’s agenda.
You are seen and understood, not processed through a system.
Your partner is equipped and confident, not left guessing.
Your voice matters — and is heard.
Who This is For...
Cherished Life support is a guided experience — ideal for families who want more than logistics.
This is for you if:
- You want clear, compassionate guidance rooted in both evidence and nervous-system support
- You want your choices respected and understood
- You want deep preparation for birth and the early postpartum season
- You want support that meets you where you are
- You want care that honors your body, your pace, and your priorities
It’s for people who value:
- depth over volume
- calm over urgency
- relationship over transaction
What Makes Cherished Life Different...
Holistic + Empowerment-Oriented
We help you understand not just what happens in birth — but how your nervous system and instincts work together. We center your confidence, not fear.
Partner + Family Inclusion
Your support circle matters. We prepare partners to participate with clarity and confidence so your team feels strong — not overwhelmed.
Education That Grounds You
You won’t get a checklist — you’ll get understanding, context, and choice. We share information with compassion and clarity.
Presence, Not Performance
We don’t “take over.” We help you stay connected to your body, your intuition, and your environment so you can make decisions from strength.
What's Included...
Each package is designed to meet you where you are — with options that fit the level of support you want and the investment that honors your family’s well-being.
- Prenatal consultations — meetings focused on your wishes, priorities, education and preparation
- Continuous labor support — remote support early and in-person when you need it
- Partner guidance — confidence for the people closest to you
- Comfort measures & coping strategies tailored to your body
- Birth planning & shared decision support
- Postpartum planning — gentle transition into early parenting
- Optional and a la carte: Blessingway, childbirth education, postpartum continuation spaces
Packages begin at $2,500 | $500 Retainer
Custom planning and payment options are available so that your care feels both accessible and intentional.
What Clients Say...
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How to Begin
This work begins with a Discovery Conversation — not a form, not automation, not a directory click. A real talk to see if you and Cherished Life are aligned.
✦ Space is intentionally limited — I only support a small number of families each month to ensure depth over volume.
✦ Ideal families find us through referrals from trusted professionals, studio relationships, and word-of-mouth.
A La Carte Services
Childbirth Education
Not sure you’re ready to commit to full doula services, but know you could benefit from focused and compassionate support, education, and preparation? Sign up for The Cherished Method Childbirth Education Class. Prepare for labor, birth, and postpartum with this holistic, evidence-based class designed to empower expecting parents. Led by Vanya Francis, this engaging, interactive course covers:
- Birth Hormones: Understanding their role and how to optimize them for a smoother labor
- The Labor Process: Effacement, dilation, and fetal station explained
- Stages of Birth: Clinical and holistic perspectives — what to expect every step of the way
- Navigating Choices: Common interventions and how to make informed decisions
- Comfort & Coping: Techniques for managing labor sensations naturally and effectively
- Labor Positions: Explore yoga poses, movement, birth balls, progress and relief
- Partner Support: Practical tips for providing meaningful, confident support during labor
- Postpartum Planning: Preparing for physical recovery and emotional well-being
- Infant Feeding Basics: Guidance on breast and bottle-feeding and everything In between
Blessingway
A Blessingway (Mother's Blessing) is an intimate ceremony centered on the Mother—honoring her as she prepares for birth and the transition into motherhood. Unlike a traditional baby shower, this gathering is less about “doing” and more about being held, witnessed, and supported.
Inspired by the intention of traditional Navajo (Diné) Hózhójí ceremonies—rooted in balance, beauty, and well-being—modern Mother’s Blessings create space for reflection, connection, and collective care. Each ceremony is thoughtfully curated and may include simple rituals such as shared words of wisdom, gentle touch, symbolic adornment, or grounding practices.
Every Blessingway is unique, but the intention remains the same: to slow down, honor the Mother, and remind her she does not walk toward birth alone.
What’s Included
- 2-hour Blessingway ceremony
- Vanya as your Blessingway Guide
- Pre-ceremony planning session
- Custom invitation template
Yoga On-Demand
Yoga is one of the best ways to sustain an optimal pregnancy while preparing your mind, body and spirit for the journey of labor, birth and postpartum. With this in mind, Cherished Life offers a convenient way to help ensure your commitment to self and baby during this important time in life.
Gain access to our on-demand library of prenatal yoga videos for a nominal price. Access to the on-demand library is included as a complimentary resource for Cherished Life doula clients. Please visit our Yoga + Community page for more information.