Birth Support & Education
Wholehearted preparation for conception, pregnancy, birth, and early family life
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A grounded, family-centered approach to natural birth preparation—rooted in physiology, relationship, and informed choice.
For couples who want to prepare thoughtfully, protect the mother–baby bond, and enter birth and parenthood with clarity, confidence, and peace.
Serving families online and in Western North Carolina (Asheville area).
Explore Childbirth EducationA Thoughtful Approach to Birth
Birth is not just a medical event—it is a relational, physiological, and emotional threshold for mother, baby, and family.Â
In this short video, I share how I support families in preparing for birth with clarity, confidence, and respect for the mother–baby bond.
Support for Every Season of the Journey
Preparing for Conception
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Emotional, relational, and practical preparation for welcoming new life — including communication, values, natural fertility awareness, and foundational choices.
Pregnancy & Birth Preparation
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Holistic childbirth education, mentorship and consulting that supports informed choice, natural physiological birth, and confidence for both partners. Be lovingly held and wisely guided through this special chapter.
Postpartum & Early Family Life
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Thoughtful planning for the early weeks and months after birth. Optimize newborn care, maternal healing, breastfeeding, secure attachment, boundaries, nourishment, and sustainable family rhythms.
Hi, I'm
Forest Soleil
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I support couples preparing for birth and early family life with calm, grounded guidance rooted in physiology, relationship, and informed choice.
- Holistic childbirth educator & doula
- Relationship-centered birth preparation
- Attachment-aware, mother–baby focused
- Natural fertility support through non-toxic living, nourishment, and gentle detox guidance
- Serving locally in WNC + online
My background spans holistic childbirth education, birth and postpartum doula care, relationship coaching, and 10+ years of supporting couples through major life transitions. I bring a steady, respectful presence to vulnerable conversations and help families move out of fear and into clarity.
My work is educational and relational — not clinical — and focused on helping couples prepare thoughtfully for birth, parenthood, and the family culture they are creating.
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Ways to Work Together
Wholehearted Birth™ Classes
Group educational class series for couples who want to prepare for birth thoughtfully and responsibly.
Classes focus on physiological birth, informed choice, the mother–baby bond, mindset, birth plan preferences, and relational readiness for parenthood.
Offered locally in Western North Carolina, with future online options coming soon.
Learn About ClassesBirth & Postpartum Doula Services
In partnership with a trusted co-doula, I offer in-person support for families in Western North Carolina.
Care is practical, relational, and centered on supporting the mother–baby dyad during birth and the early postpartum period.
Includes prenatal preparation, childbirth support, and early postpartum care such as in-home support, lactation consulting, newborn care, sleep consulting, and maternal healing & wellbeing.
Let's Connect & See If We're Right for YouPreconception & Pregnancy Support
Guidance for couples preparing their bodies, relationship, and home for pregnancy and early family life.
This work supports clarity around fertility, health foundations, and the choices that shape pregnancy and birth.
Private sessions available via online video calls or in the Asheville NC area.
Schedule a Free Call to InquireRelationship, Communication & Coparenting Support
Relationship and communication-centered guidance for couples navigating major life transitions such as engagement, marriage, pregnancy, and new parenthood.
Sessions focus on practical communication skills, emotional safety, shared values, and navigating change with steadiness and respect.
Offered privately online for committed couples, coparents and individuals.
Learn More About Relationship SupportLocal Asheville Services
In-person offerings are available in Asheville and surrounding Western North Carolina mountain areas.
Exact locations and details are shared after registration or during a consultation.
Most educational and relationship support is also available online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this support best suited for?
Do you work with first-time parents or experienced parents?
Do you work with hospital births, home births, or birth centers?
Do you support families considering freebirth or unassisted birth?
When should we start working with you?
When is the best time in pregnancy to begin childbirth education classes?
Can my partner attend sessions or classes with me?
What makes your approach different from standard childbirth classes?
What makes your doula support different from other options in the area?
How many prenatal and postpartum visits are included in your doula care?
Do you address topics like vaccination, circumcision, or medical interventions?
Do you support preconception preparation and natural fertility?
Is this medical care or therapy?
Is this faith-based or religious?
Do you offer in-person services in Asheville?
Is a connection call required before working together?
Begin the Conversation
If you’re feeling drawn to prepare for birth with more intention and support, I invite you to schedule a free connection call.
This is a calm, no-pressure conversation to explore alignment, answer questions, and clarify next steps.
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