Meet the Doulas

Sara Pixton
Childbirth Educator, Birth & Postpartum Doula
Owner of Summit Birth Utah, LLC
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• BS: Elementary Education, MA: Applied Linguistics
• Certified Birth Doula since 2018
• Birth Words Podcast Host
•​ Spinning Babies ® Workshops in 2019 & 2021
•​ The VBAC Link Certified VBAC Doula since 2020
• Evidence Based Birth® Professional Member & Instructor-in-Training (EBB classes coming in 2023)
• Certified Postpartum Doula since 2022
•​ Childbirth Educator
During my first (twin!) pregnancy, I had a lot of questions, but I wasn't always sure who to ask. My pregnancy and birth of my twins had several complications, and I'm so grateful that, in the end, all three of us were healthy and well. But looking back, I realize that I would have benefited from more emotional, physical, and informational support during my pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. I became a doula so that I can be that support for others!

I birthed my son through an unmedicated VBAC, and that experience was indescribably transformative and empowering. I discovered my own life-giving strength and fell in love with birth! I also have a master's degree in Applied Linguistics and believe that words are powerful. You can check out my work on the power of our words surrounding birth at www.birthwords.com.

Outside of birth work, I love spending time with my three awesome kids and my amazing husband! I'm also a student (again!) preparing to be a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife and can't wait to serve birthing families in that role. Singing, walking in nature, and yoga also bring me focus, balance, and joy. And when the mountains call, I just have to go hiking—​preferably to the summit!​

I would be honored to be by your side as you discover your strength!
$1300 Birth Doula Services (Utah County, southern Salt Lake County)
Repeat Clients $1100

Grants available for those with financial constraints

Birth Classes and Postpartum Doula Package also available
Eliza Payne
Birth Doula

• BS: Human Development
• DONA-Trained Birth Doula
•​ The VBAC Link Certified VBAC Doula
My path to become a doula began with my first powerful and transformative experience giving birth. I left the hospital in awe of my innate strength and what my body could do. The more I talked with others, the more I realized my empowering birth was not the norm. I am a doula because I have a deep passion for helping others feel safe, seen, and supported in their journey through birth so they can discover their strength and have a positive experience. I believe the way we are treated during pregnancy and birth matters immensely and everyone deserves support. I am here to be a guide through your unique birth journey, witness your strength, encourage you to listen to your intuition, and help inform about your options, every step of the way. 
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​Before I gave birth to my four sweet babies, I earned a bachelor’s degree in human development. I am a DONA trained doula and advanced VBAC Link certified. I am an avid reader and love to learn about all things pregnancy, birth, women’s health, and natural living. I enjoy hiking, yoga, traveling, collecting houseplants, deep one-on-one conversations, and playing games with my family. I am excited to meet you and hear part of your story!
$900 Birth Doula Services (Utah County)

Grants available for those with financial constraints
Maddie Dalton
Birth Doula

BS: Psychology
• DONA-Trained Birth Doula
​The birth of my first baby completely changed the trajectory of my life. I had a powerful and transformative experience that helped me discover my passion for birth. I knew I wanted to help empower other women through their birth experiences.

I feel that education and proper support are essential to a positive birth. I also feel strongly that you, as the mother are the ultimate authority and I love helping women advocate for themselves to have the birth they envision. I view it to be a sacred opportunity to be in the birth space and supporting women in this special time of their lives. 

I graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology in 2021. I am DONA trained. I am always reading something and wanting to learn about something new. My favorite things are spending time with my family, being outdoors, exercise, and healthy living. I love meeting new people and making connections with others. I can’t wait to meet you!
$900 Birth Doula Services (Salt Lake County)

​Grants available for those with financial constraints

Testimonials

"Sara's care and support was absolutely critical in my birth experience. I don't have the words to express the difference her resources, friendship and kindness made in our son's birth! Sara went above and beyond to answer all my questions, helped dispel my fears and encouraged me to feel empowered and excited to give birth (which I never thought would happen!) I had an unmedicated birth and it was the most amazing and powerful thing I have ever done. I mean it when I said I could not have believed in myself or followed through so completely without her assistance. She was literally by my side during the hardest parts and I can't recommend her enough."

-Sarai L.
"I had a wonderful experience with Eliza. I think the part of my experience with her that was most meaningful to me was the emotional preparation for my second birth and the facilitation of the healing of the trauma with my first birth. Aside from this, she was extremely flexible, supportive, and sweet through my pregnancy and delivery. She was constantly looking to help me in whatever way I needed, even though the birth ended up going much differently than I had initially envisioned. This included both physically helping me with my waves of contractions, making sure I was getting nutrients through the process, and offering emotional support. She was very respectful of my decisions and empowered me to make them through the process. I'm so glad she was there because she helped make the birth so beautiful.

-Laura Galvao
“It was relief having Maddie as our doula. My birth did not go at all as we planned however Maddie was so great at improvising and allowing me to talk through decisions. Communication was easy as she was on call all through the night, just in case and I knew I could depend on her showing up at a moments notice. She was a wonderful emotional support at our postpartum appointment as I processed my birth as well she was immensely helpful in getting him to latch right after his birth. Loved working with Maddie!"

-Mariah 
​"I gave birth with Sara’s help yesterday, and it was amazing! Sara is the total package when it comes to doula work- she is smart, knowledgeable, open-minded, receptive, and endlessly compassionate. She deeply cares about birthing women and their experiences. I was so nervous to give birth again, but she helped me to calm myself and face my fears. I am so grateful for all the help she gave me throughout the whole process!"
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-Jenessa B.
"I loved having Eliza as my doula so much for the birth of my first child that I knew right away that I wanted her to be my doula again for my second! She did a great job supporting me with information, affirmations, and by holding space for me emotionally before I gave birth both times and her presence made a huge difference during both experiences. As soon as she got there I felt so much more peace and confidence in myself. I was able to give birth unmedicated both times because I knew she believed in me and because of her attunement with me and what I was going through. After my first time giving birth I doubted myself and how well I had done but she helped me see and feel my strength, even though not everything went how I wanted it to. I also appreciate that she took some pictures for me both times so I can remember those beautiful experiences forever! I loved how much Eliza knows about birth and how she trusts that each person will have the birthing experiences they are meant to have."

-Mindy L.​
"Maddie is a great listener and really meets you where you are rather than trying to sway you on big decisions. She is very knowledgeable about birth and is particularly helpful if you are planning on giving birth unmedicated (but she also doesn’t push you in one direction or the other). I highly recommend hiring Maddie as your doula! She is kind and empathetic, and will do everything she can to help you have the best birth experience you can."
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- Ashley D.
Phone : 385-309-0167
Email: summitbirthutah@gmail.com


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