Discover the Magic of Powerful Birth

Come on in! I am here to guide you through the amazing journey of bringing new life into the world.

Welcome to a Brave Beginning!

My vision for you is for you to step into your power, find your voice, and choose the birth you desire. I want you to connect to the highest vision for yourself, your family, and your children. You are Mother Nature herself: She is not separate from you. 

You deserve to be honored, revered, and cared for as you approach motherhood and beyond. You deserve to be witnessed, celebrated, and loved. You deserve respect and adoration. You deserve to have the support you need. I am here for you!

Services

  • In-person or Zoom.

    OPTION 1: Release tension and fear. Chat with Ires about what’s on your mind and how to make your dream birth a reality. Examine all your choices.

    OPTION 2: Find comfort and ease in your changing body. A led intentional prenatal movement session to find balance in your body, free up your tight spots and your pelvis.

    Breathwork and a Body Ready Method® assessment are included.

  • Comprehensive childbirth education for you and your partner.

    Understand how your hormonal blueprint is designed for you to have an efficient birth and for you and your baby to do well and thrive throughout the process.

    Like all mammals, we require certain circumstances under which these hormones will be optimized. Create an environment that supports this fundamental principle.

    Learn about how normal birth unfolds and what happens to you and your baby throughout the process. Comfort measures and coping techniques will also be covered.

  • The full package includes prenatal connection sessions, unlimited phone, text, email, resources to prepare you for your birth, 24/7 on-call time, labor and postpartum support.

A Medicine Woman’s Prayer


I will not rescue you, for you are not powerless.

I will not fix you, for you are not broken.

I will not heal you, for I see you, in your wholeness.

I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light. 


-Sheree Bliss Tilsley

Pillars for Success

  • Body Balancing and Movement

  • Nervous System Regulation

  • Emotional/trauma Release Work

  • Optimal Nutrient Density and Lifestyle Choices

  • Community 

  • Place of birth - set and setting

  • I knew I wanted a doula who trusts birth as much as I do. She knew every moment leading up to birth was important. She carefully listened to *everything* I needed to say related to birth or not. We had several meetings leading up to the birth during which she brought me tea, we practiced hypnobirthing & yoga poses, we used the birth sling, she got to know our space, and more. All of her support and guidance helped me have the birth of my dreams.

    Mia Clarke

    @theoliveoilqueen

  • Our doula helped in all the ways that mattered, and importantly not more than that. At the end of the day, the new mom is the one giving birth and too much “help” can be distracting or worse. She toed the line perfectly and was an invaluable addition to our experience.

    Steven Rofrano

    @reallytanman

  • Ires Wilbanks was my doula and was an invaluable coach throughout our journey. Before the births, she helped us develop a birth plan, taught relaxation techniques and, because she is also a yoga instructor, we did hours of incredibly beneficial prenatal yoga. She was always available to talk me through any question I had and she was instrumental in helping me go into labor naturally instead of being induced. I was terrified of hospitals and Ires was was right by my side through my entire labor and helped calm me and focus me. She was a great coach and a great friend throughout this entire process and has continued to be a support and resource now that the boys are here. Couldn't have done it without her. And now I can't wait to get back to Shakti Yoga & living arts to do yoga with the babies.

    Emily K

  • My final 2017 shout out goes to my doula Ires. I took her birth & delivery class and knew I needed her calm in my delivery room. Throughout my labor, she was my advocate, my voice of reason, my accountability partner. When I thought I had nothing left, she rooted me on until I found more strength to keep going. After 19 hours, my son James Bailey Pierre Rose was born. Ires, thank you for being my fairy godmother.

    Cassandra

  • On June 3, 2017 around 7am I knew the time was approaching for me to meet my sweet Ayla. I relaxed calmly at home, took a shower, and sat with Dash. I didn’t know how the day was going to go but I knew I wanted to stand & squat to deliver without an epidural and I knew I was excited to meet my sweet baby. With the assistance of my amazing doula Ires Wilbanks I was able to remain so super calm & relaxed throughout. I look back and still can’t believe the woman who didn’t like to donate blood or get shots pushed a 7 pound 1 ounce baby out without an epidural. It was a sign that in my new role as Mom I now have the strength and will to do anything that needs to get done!

    Aliya

  • Every woman should have a doula like Ires to support her through pregnancy and labor. Ires is compassionate, knowledgeable, and intuitive, always able to tune into your needs before you even know them yourself. It is a truly special relationship that Ires forges with each client and nurtures through her fantastic prenatal yoga classes, guided meditation sessions, and of course, the work of labor and delivery. I always knew Ires could answer any question I had, whether it be about the best methods to encourage labor to start when my baby was past his due date (acupuncture worked wonders!) or which positions helped alleviate back labor. I felt so well taken care of throughout my whole experience working with Ires and I am so thankful to her!

    Allison

  • Hi Ires, just wanted to say hello. Lily is doing great-she is a calm and happy baby which I think is at least partially due to my calm attitude in my last trimester due to your support and guidance and my unmedicated labor and delivery. Lily turns three months tomorrow, time flies! Thanks again for everything!

    Anonymous

  • We took a labor & delivery class and hypnosis class with Ires Wilbanks the beginning of June and absolutely loved the classes but most of all Ires was so amazing. She is so honest and a great teacher. Ires was so easy to talk to and built a relationship with us in no time. Being that Ires is also a Doula- she was so attentive, supportive and available throughout my labor. Not only was she available to answer all of our questions but she even followed up with us throughout and after my birth to see how we were doing which I really appreciated. I’m so glad to have met Ires and would highly recommend her to anyone. I feel like I’ve known her forever! Her encouraging words throughout my long 46 hour labor were just what I need to help me get by. I know that Ires is someone that we will be in touch with in the future. Once again I’m so glad that we met Ires and we’re able to have her be a part of my labor experience. Thanks so much for everything!!

    Vicky

  • I delivered my baby vaginally with no pain medication. I met Ires through the prenatal yoga class she teaches, and after attending her Labor and Delivery Workshop, I knew I had to enlist her help. Thank goodness I did! She is a unique treasure trove of knowledge who can cite the latest medical research about labor as well as guide you through calming yoga techniques. As a first-time mother who was already anxious about doctor’s visits and medical procedures, having Ires and her steady demeanor as part of my team was exactly what I needed. She supported the vision I had for my labor and birth and did everything in her power to help me eventually achieve it. Everyone you’ll encounter over the course of your pregnancy thinks they have something special to offer that will help you out, but Ires actually does.

    Meghan

  • Today marks 10 days since I experienced the most magical day of my life- my 1st home birth with my 3rd child. My doula and angel, Ires, played a tremendous role and my family and I are forever thankful for her. I was first introduced to Ires by my dear friend Aliya. Aliya had the privilege to have Ires as a doula and present for her two births and she shared her amazing experience with Ires. I'm so happy she shared and Ires was available to accept me as a new client in the height of pandemic. My only regret was not meeting Ires sooner and having her present for my other two births. As I reflect on the past 9 months, choosing Ires as my doula was the absolute best decision. Ires is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about her role as a doula. Ires genuinely cares about her mamas and provides profound wisdom and unconditional support and love. Although this was my third birth I learned the most through Ires. During my home birth, lavender was the scent to relax and calm me. It’s so fascinating how a natural flower can have soo many healing properties and soothe you. Ires was so attentive, encouraging and thoughtful throughout my pregnancy but during labor Ires was my lavender. Her presence is a gift and exudes peace. At one of the intense times during labor when I experienced peak of contraction, I remember Ires calming, simple but powerful words, "Breathe down your baby". Hearing those words from Ires really helped me to endure that wave of contraction. It was a gentle reminder to stay focused and that each contraction is a friend to usher baby out. Ires is the absolute best and highly highly recommend. Oh an she makes the best labor aide ever so yummy. I love Ires Wilbanks!

    Samantha