Ruach Doula

Empowering mamas to experience a gentle & joyful birth through education, support & encouragement Hi there! I am a Certified Doula through DONA International.

I am Kourtney Price, wife, mother to 4, and the doula behind Ruach Doula.

10/29/2025

‼️ Important update ‼️

Thai decision has been coming for a couple months. And, even after coming to peace with it, I just couldn’t make the post. My heart feels so right, but also sad at the same time.

Trusting in the Lord and following where his Spirit leads is so hard. But I cannot do all the things I’m doing right now well, or faithfully. And truly, that’s my goal. Live faithfully.

So, this is my season to take a long break from my doula business.

It will still exist, and I have every intention of coming back to it when the Lord calls me.

Thank you for being here, trusting me, and walking with me in this. It’s the greatest honor to serve moms in this capacity. But, it will always be my greatest calling to serve the Lord first.

To my friends and family and past clients- I’m still here for you 😘

Love you all!

10/15/2025

Taking a BIG deep breath today because I PASSED my childbirth education exam and am officially certified with ICEA as a Childbirth Educator.

For as long as I remember I have loved teaching.
I love empowering and equipping people with knowledge that will change their life.

When God stokes a passion in me, I want people to know.
Birth. Bible. Family. Health. And the many other things he’s sparked in me along the way.

No clue what’s next, other than just taking a deep breath and giving thanks to God🤍

08/22/2025

I see you mama, with the rainbow baby(s).

It changes you forever. It’s hard to take a deep breath those first few months. It takes you second when someone asks how many kids you have. It’s hard to reconcile why it would happen, what did you do, what could you do differently. It’s so hard. The ache never goes ago, but the sting lessens.

The hope of heaven means seeing the babies who have gone before us, knowing their loved beyond measure, both here and in heaven. I can’t wait to see my first baby.

But I look at my 8 year old and I look at that fresh new mom & dad and I have so much love in my heart it might burst.

Younger us had no clue how much love we’d pour out or would well over in our hearts. We had no clue, and thank the Lord for that. He’s held us every step of the way.

Thank you Jesus, for my rainbow baby, who taught me that goodness can come after heartbreak!

06/30/2025

“As a first time mom, I was nervous about giving birth, but Kourtney gave me the confidence to stick to my birth plan of a spontaneous vaginal delivery without pain medication. She reassured me when I went past my due date and reminded me that my baby would come when she was ready. When contractions intensified, Kourtney came to our home and helped us recognize the right time to go to the hospital which was something we wouldn’t have known without her.

At the hospital, she worked great with our nurse to get me into different positions to support labor and even identified that our baby might need help getting into a better position for birth. Kourtney provided not only physical guidance but emotional support as well. She respected our wish for the birth to be an intimate experience between my husband and me while still offering her full support. I couldn’t imagine going through labor without her. She was a calming, knowledgeable, and empowering presence for both of us!”
- Lexi

Guys, I LOVE my clients. They mean the world to me 🌎🤍 Being able to walk alongside these families is a gift I don’t take for granted.

05/14/2025

I know it seems bonkers to be thinking about the holidays already, but here we are 🤪

If you’re pregnant and wondered what it would be like to work when a doula, reach out and let’s chat! 💬

My goal is to help you have a gentle and joyful birth.. the kind of experience that to look back on with happiness, the kind where you felt in charge and empowered.

Birth is amazing. But, birth in our culture can be overwhelming to navigate. You don’t have to be alone. It would be an honor to support and advocate for you!

Reach out, let’s find out if we’re a good match 👌🏽

Send me a DM or email at kourtney@ruachdoula.com

😚

05/12/2025

My final birth baby is 2, and I still look at these pictures and take a deep breath. (You can see it on my face 😉).

You’d think 4 births in they should just “slide out” right?

Well yes, and no.

The more babies you have, the more your uterus has stretched to accommodate with. This can often lead to baby getting into tricky positions.

I had been having prodromal labor for about 24 hours before I started having a regular pattern of contractions. But the contractions weren’t intensifying like I *knew* they were supposed to.

So I called my doula, she came over to help me with some spinning babies, because deacon was getting a little hung up at my p***c bone.

Well, 10 minutes later my guy said “let’s get to the hospital.”

We left the house at 7:00p and Deacon was born at 7:30p🙈🤪

Needless to say, the doctor didn’t make it. Bless those nurses who delivered him.

It was peaceful and calm, yet a huge rush of intensity. It definitely felt like we went out with a bang.

So even now, I look at those pictures and I see the hardest work I’ve ever done, and I take a deep breath and breathe it all in 🤍

Happy birthday my son, and happy last birth to me!

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

Mamas, don’t buy into the world’s message. Wherever you find yourself in motherhood today, remember true life is found in giving yourself.

All the late nights, hard days, tears, fears, and worries is the avenue of dying to self and finding the better life.

In the words of my 8 year old, “you’re doing a great job!”

You are loved, mama! 🤍

05/09/2025

Heyyyyyy.

Good to see you again!
I had the most restful Lenten season, but I’m slowly emerging back into the social spaces.

I’m Kourtney, the doula behind Ruach Doula!

To keep it simple, here’s a few important things about me:
I love birth (obviously).
I am mom to 4 kids.
My husband is a contractor (+ cute☺️).
We moved out to our farm recently & LOVING it.
I love reading & I love coffee. Put them together and I’m in heaven.
Historical novels & shows are my jam.
I love Jesus. He saved my life.
I’m a realist. Sometimes to a fault.
Give me all the seasons.
I’m crunchy-ish, but will not pass up chips & queso.

That’s a little about me!

Do we have anything in common? I’d love to hear something about you!!

Thanks for being here 🤍

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