Childbirth Education Classes, Doula Support, Birth Photography, & Community

For parents and parents-to-be in the Greater Boston area

Supporting with heart, inspiring with stories, teaching with evidence

Offering in-person birth classes, parent groups, doula support, and birth photography just outside of Boston at Illuminated Birth & Company in West Acton’s Villageworks!

Serving Greater Boston, MetroWest, Worcester, and Southern New Hampshire

 

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Hi!

My name is Megan Peasley (she/her) and I’m the founder of Illuminated Birth.

I’m a Massachusetts doula, birth photographer, and childbirth educator with a science background, who believes in the power of intuition, information, and support during the transformative experience of birth, postpartum, and early parenthood.

We welcome and support all birthing people from ALL backgrounds.

This is an LGBQ/T friendly and safe space.

A black and white picture of a mother holding her newborn baby immediately after birth. Photographer: Megan Peasley
Birth Becomes You Certified Photographer badge, awarded to Megan Peasley, Boston birth doula and birth photographer.

  • Megan is a truly gifted doula - someone who instantly makes you feel held and understood.

    Meaghan B.

  • My partner and I HIGHLY recommend Megan's course. It was the perfect way to begin my third trimester of pregnancy. It really helped us start to imagine what our ideal birthing experience could be and how to accept and plan if it goes another way! The visuals and ways that the material was presented was super helpful and fun!

    Brittany H.

  • She perfectly captured the love and rawness of the moment our daughter was born, and I am so grateful to have these images. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Megan. She's a gem.

    Miriam W.

  • Megan’s pregnancy, labor, and postpartum knowledge is deep. I felt completely confident in my own body’s ability having her by my side.

    Helen P.

  • Hiring Megan was the best decision I made during my pregnancy. She excels at bringing together the ancient wisdom of birth doulas/midwifery and more modern evidence based birth.

    Diane H.

  • Megan is amazing! She was an invaluable support person for my partner and myself and a great resource throughout the process. She is so knowledgeable, compassionate, and empowering.

    Marianna H.

  • She made sure I felt supported the entire time - she was the perfect balance of motivating and zen for me! My husband has said numerous times that having Megan with us made him feel all that much more secure in supporting me as well.

    Nicole M.

Mother crying and holding her baby for the first time after baby is born. Baby is covered in vernix.

Birth Doula and Photography Services

Looking for some guidance and support on your birth journey? I’m here to walk by your side and help you illuminate your inner glowing strength.

Childbirth Education, Lactation, Newborn Care, and More Classes

A black and white image of a mother holding her baby and smiling after giving birth in Boston. Photo by Megan Peasley.

Education and community support are the foundation of a good birth experience. Prepare for your birth with an in-person childbirth education class and meet other parents-to-be!

Your birth experience matters.

Childbirth education and doula support are proven to improve birth outcomes, reduce cesarean rates, and help to make birth a positive experience. As your childbirth educator and doula, I will be by your side, providing continuous care from pregnancy through birth and into postpartum.

My goal is to help you to start out life with your baby with confidence, peace, and joy.

Documenting your birth story matters.

Birth photos capture one of the most amazing moments of your life and the beginning of your child’s story. They are a priceless memento of the courage, beauty, joy, and love of your birth experience.

Our birth stories stay with us our whole lives. Your birth photos can help you preserve the details and even see your birth story in a whole new light.

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We’re turning one this month! 🥳 To celebrate, we’re having a party! Join us on 10/27 from 10am-1pm at Illuminated Birth & Company! There will be snacks, crafts, and goodies! Also, since it’s the weekend before Halloween, cos
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