Sova Doula Care
Compassionate & Supportive Doula Care for Every Journey
Where every birth journey is honored for its uniqueness and families are supported with compassion, advocacy and respect for their choices and their path to parenthood.
Meet the Doula
Hi! I’m Alisa and I’m a Pittsburgh based Certified Perinatal Doula Practitioner and yoga instructor. It is my passion to support mothers and birthing families on their journey to bring their babies into the world and honor their unique story through birth and postpartum. I am a trained Perinatal Doula, which means I support during the Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum periods.
I come to this work not only as a trained doula, but as a mother whose own path to parenthood was shaped by resilience, hope, and profound transformation. I’m an infertility warrior who learned to advocate fiercely for my own body and my dreams, and I’m also a cesarean birth mother whose ultimate path to motherhood unfolded differently than I first imagined. My experiences have shaped me in countless ways and strengthened my desire to provide support for women and families on their paths to parenthood. These experiences are now woven into every part of the support that I offer and taught me that every journey is unique, powerful and worthy of compassion and respect.
I truly believe birth is transformational and introduces you to your new self. I am honored to be considered part of your birthing journey and will hold space for your story, your choices and your strength - no matter how your path unfolds.
What’s Behind the Name?
Sova means “owl” in Ukrainian and while owls have a very special meaning to my family and my family’s roots are Ukrainian, across many cultures the owl is a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and steady watchfulness through the night. These qualities are deeply aligned with my doula work — offering calm presence in vulnerable moments, quiet guidance rooted in knowledge, and unwavering support through long hours of waiting and becoming.
Like the owl, a doula sits nearby holding space with patience and trust, offering gentle guidance while honoring the strength already within.
Birth Support Packages
Package #1
2 Prenatal Visits - in person or virtual
Customized birth plan
24/7 on call availability starting Week 38
Full and continuous on site labor and birth support
1 Postpartum in-home visit
Package #2
3 Prenatal Visits - in person or virtual
Customized birth plan
24/7 on call availability starting Week 38
Full and continuous on site labor and birth support
2 Postpartum in-home visits
Custom Package
A package designed to meet a client's specific needs allowing for customization and meeting priorities
Price is determined after initial discovery call is completed
Coming Soon! Prenatal Yoga
Private prenatal yoga sessions that support physical comfort, emotional grounding, and preparation for birth
Cost $40/hr
Postpartum Doula Care
Hands-on postpartum doula care dedicated to support recovery, newborn adjustment, and family well-being
In home support, minimum 4 hours per session
Cost $25/hr
Why Hire a Doula?
31% reduction in the use of unnecessary medical interventions
82% of doula clients report improved birth satisfaction
52% reduction in cesarean births when a doula is present
10-12% decreased in the need for pain medications during labor
Reduced overall labor duration by an average of 41 minutes
Kind Words from Clients
“Alisa helped me feel safe, grounded, and prepared, and having her there as a third party advocating for my preferences made all the difference.”
— Cynthia
First Time Mom
“I didn’t know laboring and delivering could be so positive and the best experience.”
— Monica
Second Time Mom
“Her presence and support made my birth experience as a first time mom such an amazing and positive one. We are so happy and grateful the universe brought us together!”
— Morgan
First Time Mom
“A woman, as long as she lives, will remember how she was made to feel at her birth”- Anna Verwaal
Let’s Connect
No matter how your path unfolds, you deserve to feel supported, informed, and deeply held. I am here to walk with you every step of the way. Please fill out this form to contact me about how we can work together on your birth journey.
