Welcome to Roots to Roses LLC
Birth and Postpartum Doula serving Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas
Support That Welcomes Every Family and Every Journey
Whether you're expecting your first baby, navigating postpartum, or simply searching for guidance—you’ve landed in a space built for you. Roots to Roses offers inclusive, trauma-informed care for growing families across Indianapolis and Central Indiana, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ and surrogacy journeys. We provide childbirth education, birth planning, postpartum prep, and ongoing emotional support—all designed to meet you where you are, in-home or virtually. No judgment. No pressure. Just care that centers your voice, your values, and your experience. I’m Dorothea (Dori), the certified labor and postpartum doula behind Roots to Roses. I’m VBAC-trained, a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and someone who’s navigated the surrogacy path along side my wife. I know what it’s like to enter a space unsure wondering if you’ll be welcomed, understood, or respected. With me, that doesn’t have to be you. Here, you belong. Let’s build your village together.
Meet Your Doula,
Dorothea
We've got you covered no matter what support you are looking for.
If you're looking for comprehensive childbirth education to help you feel confident walking into a birth space, we have an informed course that is set to your pace.
If you need support after baby is born, we offer a full scope of services that can help you transition into motherhood with less stress and more joy.
If you want support in the birth space, I will be there to support and empower you before during and after to be your own best advocate throughout labor.
Have questions about services or want to learn more about how we can help? Book a free consultation and let's chat about how we can support you!
Why Dorothea??
Support that sees you
Choosing a doula is more than checking credentials—it’s choosing who you want beside you in one of life’s most vulnerable, powerful moments.
What sets me apart is the depth of care I bring to every family I serve. I specialize in supporting first-time parents, LGBTQIA+ families, and surrogacy journeys with inclusive, trauma-informed care that’s rooted in advocacy, emotional safety, and lived experience.
I don’t just offer support—I offer presence. I don’t just educate—I empower. I meet you where you are, help you find your voice, and walk beside you with intention, warmth, and respect.
This work lives at my core. It’s not a service—it’s a calling. And if you’re looking for a doula who will honor your story, center your autonomy, and help you feel strong, safe, and truly seen—I’d be honored to be that person.
What is your perfect birth?
Is it in a tub unmedicated?
In the hospital with an epidural?
In a planned C-Section?
At home in your own environment?
Birth isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about feeling confident, respected, and supported. I’m here to guide, educate, and advocate for you, so you can make choices that feel right for you and your family.
Whatever path you take, the perfect birth is one where you feel heard and empowered. I’ll be by your side every step of the way.
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