
Serving Anchorage & MatSu Valley Since 2019
Support To Create An Empowered Birth & Postpartum
Welcoming a new baby is a hard and unpredictable journey. When you hire a doula, you’re setting yourself up for the experience you want to have regardless of how it unfolds. We want you to begin your postpartum journey feeling empowered, capable, and fully supported! We want you to be able to look back on your birth experience and feel powerful and capable of doing hard things
Meet the Doula+tog: Hayley Kocinski, A.K.A Hays
Now an IN-NETWORK provider with TRICARE!
Hey! I’m Hayley but you can call me Hays. I’m a lifelong Alaskan who became a full-spectrum doula and parent of 3 awesome kids.
I became a doula because I’ve always been drawn to taking care of the people around me emotionally and physically, and am very curious about the gift of life, so I followed my passion to doula work! Beyond that, I aim to shift dynamics in the birth space and improve the narrative around birth. It is a very intense and important experience that people shouldn’t have to suffer through. You deserve to feel empowered and safe throughout the process and I’m honored to help make that happen for people.
I have focused much of my continued education on mental wellness during pregnancy and postpartum because I know that when people feel mentally well, fully supported, and thoroughly cared for, they feel capable and confident in navigating whatever challenges come their way.
My education and experience include pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum doula support, mental health and wellness during the perinatal period, trauma-informed support, lactation and breastfeeding support, and professional photography. I’m a life-long learner and love continuing my growth as a doula and a person!
I am also the Vice President of the Alaska Birth Collective, a non-profit focused on support, education, and advocacy for Alaskan Families. I’m very passionate about creating lasting change in birth dynamics within our community!
"Hayley was our doula and she rocked. This was our first pregnancy and birth so our nerves and expectations were all over the place but Hayley knew exactly what to say/do to calm, reassure, or encourage us. Highly recommend her as your doula - you will be glad she’s there as a resource and support person!" -Ryan (Birth Doula Client)
"Hayley was our doula and she rocked. This was our first pregnancy and birth so our nerves and expectations were all over the place but Hayley knew exactly what to say/do to calm, reassure, or encourage us. Highly recommend her as your doula - you will be glad she’s there as a resource and support person!" -Ryan (Birth Doula Client)
"From the moment I first spoke with Hayley, my labor and delivery worries faded and I felt like I had a powerhouse support system." - Brittany (Birth Doula+tog Client)
"From the moment I first spoke with Hayley, my labor and delivery worries faded and I felt like I had a powerhouse support system." - Brittany (Birth Doula+tog Client)
"Forever grateful to Hayley who joined me on this crazy experience. Having her with me through the labour was the best decision I made. Knowing that I have someone who knows what is going on and can explain, support, and advocate was amazing. And yes, I would totally recommend hiring a doula!" - Mariya (Birth Doula Client)
"Forever grateful to Hayley who joined me on this crazy experience. Having her with me through the labour was the best decision I made. Knowing that I have someone who knows what is going on and can explain, support, and advocate was amazing. And yes, I would totally recommend hiring a doula!" - Mariya (Birth Doula Client)
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“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.”
-Peter Levine
Meaning that circumstances aren’t what create trauma, it’s our thoughts and feelings in response to the circumstances that have the biggest impact. Having an empathetic witness who validates your feelings and is present with you throughout your journey makes ALL the difference in how you feel about the circumstance. It’s less scary and intimidating when you aren’t alone! I know the ins and outs of birth, and I’m there just for YOU and your experience.
Based in Anchorage, AK
We proudly service Anchorage, the Matsu Valley, and surrounding areas within 50 miles.