Doula for Twins & Multiples
Proudly Serving
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Limited Availability
Thank you for considering me as your doula!
I would be honored to be at your birth, but I am taking a very limited number of clients in this season. If you feel like we would be a good fit, please reach out to me!
Trust birth. Trust your body. Trust your baby.
You have been given everything you need to birth your little one.
Meet Abbie
Abbie Gibitz was inspired to become a birth doula in Louisville through the beautiful home birth of her son Parker in 2012. The birth was full of joy and free from fear, and it was then that Abbie began to dream of empowering other women to fearlessly enter motherhood with a joyful birth experience.
Abbie received her Bachelor's in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University and her Masters degree in Pastoral Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Birth Doula & Childbirth Classes in Louisville, KY
Birth Doula
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
I will be with you before, during and after your birth. I will support you and your husband through prenatal visits, doula services, and one postpartum visit.
Childbirth Classes
INTERACTIVE ONLINE
One of the most effective tools in having the birth you desire is quality childbirth education. Join me for this fun, interactive 6-week childbirth course held in J-Town.
Hear From Previous Doula Clients
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Abbie was an integral part of our VBAC success story. She provided excellent pain relief techniques and emotional support throughout the entire labor process. She could tell when I needed to change positions or take a drink of water, and she was ready with gentle suggestions to increase my comfort level as much as possible. Highly recommend her as your doula!
Ashley Skillman
Lexington, KY
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Contacting Abbie was one of the best decisions I made for my birth. She was so informative and helpful as our doula. Plus, she is one of the sweetest people around. We had an emergency C-section to safely deliver our little girl. Everything happened so quickly, but Abbie was calm, collected and such wonderful support before, during, and after. We really appreciate her!
Hayley Little
Lexington, KY
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Abbie provided me with exceptional care throughout my birth experience both at home and at the birth center. She was so calm and comforting. She was an essential aid to my husband, especially during the latter parts of my labor. I can't imagine my birth experience without her present. I highly recommend Abbie to anyone wanting support from a caring doula.
Laura Martin
Stanford, KY
Why Choose To Birth with Abbie?
Empathy & Counseling Skills
Sharpened by master’s coursework in pastoral counseling, my heart overflows with empathy and compassion, making me the perfect servant to women and families.
A Natural Encourager
From a young age, I was given the gift of encouragement. My genuine warmth and encouraging spirit will put everyone involved in your birth at ease.
Training & Intuition
Trained and certified as a birth doula with wonderful birth experiences (both my own and other mothers), I bring wisdom and intuition specialized for every birth.
Read More In Abbie's Birth Blog
Whether you are expecting your first child or your fifth, there are always a lot of preparations to be made. It’s easy to get caught up in buying cute baby clothes and maybe painting a nursery, which are fun things, and preparing for a great birth (yay childbirth classes!) is essential, but what are some practical […]
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Did you know there are midwives in Kentucky are not legally allowed to attend and assist homebirth? If you or someone you love has ever considered having a baby at home and you live in our great Bluegrass state, you may find it difficult to find a reputable midwife to attend your birth and provide […]
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I’ve never felt worthy to be a father — to be given that kind of responsibility for another life. In a lot of ways, I still don’t think — with two kids running around our house — that I have fully embraced this commission and call on my life. Most men, I think, can relate. Call […]
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Yes, you read that right. I, Abbie Gibitz, birth doula, didn’t want to hire a doula for my own birth. I remember it like it was yesterday. Almost 4 years ago, sitting in my living room with my midwife and her assistant, pregnant with our first child, telling my midwife I had no intention of […]
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I heard in a birth class once that every snack you have during pregnancy should include protein. I’ve been asked for healthy snack ideas for pregnancy so here is my top 10: 1) Greek yogurt (with optional seeds, granola or nuts!) 2) Lara bars, Kind bars, Luna Bars etc. 3) Apples or bananas with almond […]
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March 22-28 is officially titled World Doula Week! We take one week out of the year to celebrate doulas and everything they are doing to support women and families. This week, as I celebrate the doulas who have supported me in my own births and the women who I have had the joy of serving […]
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