Serving Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri
It takes a village.
Birth is not meant to be walked alone. We can reclaim our power and our right to hold space for birth in the way that it was meant to be.
About Me
Hello and congratulations on embarking on your new journey as a family! My name is Elizabeth Booth, but you can call me Summer. I am a 31-year-old doula, student midwife, photographer, and mother whom after my own traumatic birth experience in 2017 became inspired to embark on a journey to empower, love, and support other women on this sacred and sometimes tumultuous journey. I truly believe that I was called to this work by my Creator and through it, we can collectively change how our society views birth and reclaim our right as women to have a fulfilling birth experience.
In October 2023, I began serving as an assistant to a midwife and in this role, often found myself doing the work of a doula. Though I have no official certifications, I am currently still training under said midwife, am attending midwifery school, attended education with the world renowned Spinning Babies organization, and have spent years fervently self educating. I am of the school of thought that what I have experienced hands on while being present with laboring women is more valuable than any certification course could offer.
I am here to walk beside you in discovering the innate wisdom that we all carry within our wombs. We will discuss a vision for your birth and create a support plan that advocates for your personal choice and soveriegnty. We will explore natural pain management options and what methods of mental, emotional, and physical support resonate the most with you. Birth is a rite of passage and I am here to hold a respectful, grounded, and holistic space for you. I am excited to get to know your family and help in making this sacred time as fulfilling for you as it can possibly be!
Birth Empowerment
Empower Your Birth Journey
Experience nurturing support and personalized guidance through every stage of your birthing journey with the dedication of a birth doula.
Comprehensive Birth Doula Support
Experience personalized guidance and care throughout your pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum period. We will create your holistic birth plan, discuss ways to prepare your mind and body for the physiological process of birth, explore all subjects with unbiased curiosity, and navigate any emotional uncertainties and aspects that may be effecting you during this sensitive time.
2 home visits, presence for duration of labor, 1 overnight postpartum visit, on call 24 hour availabilty from 2 weeks prior to due date, unlimited discussion and support via text, phone calls, and email through duration of pregnancy.
$800
*Payment plans available
Maternity, Family, and Birth Photography
Maternity photos featuring you and your family if you so choose can be included in your doula package! Birth photos and family photos following the weeks or months after birth are also available and customizable based on your needs and desires. Basic maternity photo packages include 1 location, 1 outfit, 1 hour of shooting, and 25-30 fully edited photos back to you.
$200
*Price will vary pending travel needs
Placenta Encapsulation
Placenta consumption has been utilized by traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The consumption of it was said to improve mental wellness, stamina, and even milk production post birth. Though research is limited, women today report similar effects when choosing placenta consumption. The high levels of hormones such as oxytocin which supports mood, bonding with baby, and the healing of the body could support these claims. In the process of encapsulation, the placenta is first mindfully cleaned, dehydrated, and encapsulated for oral consumption.
$200
Guiding Journeys
Client Stories: Trusted Doula Support
"Ever since I met Summer I knew she was a strong and inspirational women who loves birth and women...she's one of the nicest, caring people I know." - Maddisun M.
“Summer is the perfect combination of artistic talent and spiritual/cultural passion for the sacred transformation of pregnancy and birth. She is so committed to supporting autonomy and safety as well as empowerment and sacredness of the whole experience. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their birth team.”
-Savannah Schwam Stonebrook
“I truly can’t imagine my birth experience without Summer. Her support and guidance leading up to labor were invaluable—she helped me feel mentally prepared and confident every step of the way. Thanks to her, my birth was a calm and empowering experience. Summer is not only an incredible advocate in the delivery room but also a trusted friend beyond it. She genuinely cares for the women (and their spouses) she serves. I cannot recommend her enough!”
- Hannah Fernandez
“I truly don’t have enough words to express how thankful I am for Summer and the incredible support she gave us during our home birth journey. From the moment we connected, she brought such warmth, knowledge, and calm. Her presence during labor was grounding—not just for me, but for my partner too. She supported us both, helping him feel confident and involved in every part of the process, while still giving us space to experience the moment fully. As a doula, she was intuitive, encouraging, and gentle in all the right ways...she somehow captured the most beautiful, powerful, and emotional moments without ever being intrusive. The images she gave us are absolutely priceless—they tell the story of our daughter’s home water birth in a way that words never could. Having Summer as both our doula and birth photographer was the best decision we made. We are forever grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone bringing new life into the world.”
- Toni Nicole
Experience Nurturing Doula Support
Embrace motherhood with confidence through personalized and loving care.