Hi, I’m Kelly Samaan!
Hi, I’m Kelly Elizabeth Samaan—a 26-year-old wife, Orthodox Christian, devoted doula, and founder of For The Love Of Mom; Doula Services.
My passion for birth work began when I stepped in as my sister’s birthing partner when her husband couldn’t be there. In that moment, I witnessed how powerful a calm, steady presence can be in shaping a woman’s experience of labor. It showed me that support is not just helpful—it is impactful.
For over 10 years, I’ve worked as a behavioral therapist with children and families, and in that time, I’ve heard hundreds of birth stories. Many of them were shaped by fear, limiting beliefs, and cultural narratives—including those from my own Dominican background—that often portray birth in a negative or disempowering way. These experiences deeply shaped my desire to offer women the tools and information needed to best prepare for the hard, but rewarding, gift of bringing a life into this world.
I feel especially called to support Christian women and women of color, who may long for a birthing experience where they feel truly understood, spiritually aligned, and safe in their identity. I believe (backed by clinical evidence) that having a doula you deeply connect with can significantly influence a more peaceful and positive birth experience.
My heart is to help create an environment that reduces fear, minimizes unnecessary suffering, and replaces uncertainty with calm, clarity, and care.
Whether you choose a hospital birth, birth center, or home birth—medicated or unmedicated —your story matters, your choices matter, and you deserve to feel supported and be well-informed every step of the way.
I invite you to reach out and schedule a free consultation so we can connect, get to know one another, and see if we are the right fit for your journey.
With love and support,
Kelly Samaan
For the Love of Mom
My Approach
Informed & Evidence-Based Care
I use current, evidence-based information to help you understand your options and the physiology of birth. My goal is not to overwhelm, but to simplify what matters most so you can make informed, confident decisions that align with your values and preferences.
Faith-Centered Support
Birth is a sacred experience, and I believe God is present in every part of it. I gently help create space for peace, prayer, and trust in God’s design—inviting the Holy Spirit into the birth journey without pressure or performance, just presence and faith.
Calm, Continuous Presence
I provide steady, nonjudgmental support from pregnancy through labor. My role is to remain a grounding presence—offering comfort, encouragement, and reassurance so you feel safe, seen, and never alone in the process.
Family & Partner Involvement
Birth is a shared experience, and if desired by mom, I prioritize keeping partners and family engaged, confident, and supported. I help partners understand their role, offer practical ways they can actively support you in labor, and encourage unity so you feel like a connected team throughout the journey.
What is A doula?
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A doula provides steady, one-on-one support during pregnancy, labor, and birth to help you feel calm, encouraged, and cared for. Some ways a doula can support are:
Comfort during labor changes
Staying by your side through contractions, offering reassurance, calm breathing guidance, and helping you adjust positions (like hands-and-knees, side-lying, or walking) to ease discomfort and support labor progress.Hands-on physical support
Providing techniques such as hip counterpressure during contractions, massage, applying heat or cold packs, and helping you use tools like a birth ball or rebozo for comfort and relaxationEmotional grounding and presence
Offering steady encouragement when things feel intense, reminding you of your strength, helping you refocus if fear or overwhelm arises, and maintaining a calm environment so you feel safe and supported throughout labor.
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A doula helps you understand the stages of labor, your options, and evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions. Some examples include:
Understanding what’s happening in labor
Explaining each stage of labor in simple terms—what early labor vs. active labor looks and feels like, so you know what’s normal and when things are progressing.Talking through your options
Helping you understand choices you may be offered in real time (like induction methods, pain relief options, or position changes) using evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions that align with your values.Preparing before birth so you feel confident
Walking you and your partner through what to expect in different birth scenarios, practicing comfort techniques ahead of time, and helping you create a flexible birth plan so you feel prepared rather than overwhelmed.
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A doula works alongside your partner, helping them feel confident in their role and strengthening your support system as a team.
Teaching your partner how to support you during labor
Showing them practical techniques like hip squeezes, counterpressure, positioning support, and encouraging words so they feel confident and involved instead of unsure.Guiding your partner in real time
Helping them understand what’s happening during labor and offering gentle direction on when to step in, how to encourage you, and when to simply be present so you both feel like a grounded, connected team.Giving your partner intentional breaks during long labor
Stepping in so your partner can rest, eat, shower, or regroup while knowing you are still fully supported—so they can return refreshed, calm, and able to continue supporting you well.
What A doula is not
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A doula does not perform clinical tasks, give medical advice, or replace your doctor or midwife.
Not performing clinical checks or procedures
A doula does not check cervical dilation, monitor fetal heart rate, take blood pressure, or perform any medical exams during pregnancy or labor.Not giving medical advice or diagnoses
A doula does not diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, recommend dosages, or tell you whether you “should” or “should not” accept medical interventions.Not managing your medical care
A doula does not make decisions about induction, epidurals, cesarean sections, or other medical interventions—that care and decision-making belongs to your provider and you as the patient.
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A doula does not choose for you or pressure you toward any specific birth plan or intervention.
Not choosing interventions for you
A doula will not tell you to accept or refuse options like induction, epidural, or cesarean. Instead, they help you understand what’s being offered so you can decide what aligns with your values.Not directing your birth plan
A doula does not create or enforce your birth plan for you. They may help you think through preferences and possibilities, but the final choices always remain yours and your partner’s.Not speaking over your voice or your provider’s plan
A doula does not override medical recommendations or pressure you to go against your care team. Their role is to support communication, help you ask questions, and ensure you feel informed—not to make the decisions for you.
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A doula supports your partner, not replaces them, helping them stay involved, confident, and connected throughout birth.
Encouraging partner involvement, not taking over
A doula does not step in to be your primary support person when your partner is present—they guide and support your partner so they can stay actively involved in comforting you and making decisions together.Strengthening the partner’s role during labor
Instead of replacing your partner in hands-on support, the doula may show them how to do things like counterpressure, breathing cues, or encouragement so they feel capable and confident in supporting you.Supporting the partner as well as the mother
A doula also checks in on your partner—helping them rest when needed, answering their questions, and reassuring them during intense moments so they can stay grounded and continue supporting you well.