Birth Doula Services Include:
At each birth, my goal is that every person I have the honor of working with has all the knowledge needed to feel prepared to give birth and has a solidified knowingness of their own body; all while co-creating a nurturing, supportive, and fun space.
One initial consultation, free of charge, will begin our time together to ensure we are a right fit for one another.
Pre-Natal Support
Once we schedule a meeting time, I will come to your desired location and talk with you for 1-2 hours. During this time we will get to know one another, discuss your birthing desires, and familiarize your body with comforting touch, breathing exercises, and contraction preparedness.
I am available via phone, text, or email support during your pregnancy. At 3 weeks prior to your due date, I will make myself available 24/7.
Support During Delivery
I will provide ongoing emotional and physical support whether we are in your home, at a birthing center, or at a hospital by offering:
After your baby's birth, I will remain with you for 1-2 hours.
Postpartum Support
Immediately after the birth of your baby, I will provide support to you in the following ways:
Within a week after the birth of your baby, I will provide a Postpartum Home visit. I will come over, meet and gush over the baby, process your birthing experience, hold space for whatever is needed emotionally during this time, answer any new parent questions (i.e. sleeping, pumping, breast/chest feeding), and will provide additional resources.
Sliding scale offered.
One initial consultation, free of charge, will begin our time together to ensure we are a right fit for one another.
Pre-Natal Support
Once we schedule a meeting time, I will come to your desired location and talk with you for 1-2 hours. During this time we will get to know one another, discuss your birthing desires, and familiarize your body with comforting touch, breathing exercises, and contraction preparedness.
I am available via phone, text, or email support during your pregnancy. At 3 weeks prior to your due date, I will make myself available 24/7.
Support During Delivery
I will provide ongoing emotional and physical support whether we are in your home, at a birthing center, or at a hospital by offering:
- comforting touch
- groundedness through breathing techniques
- the option of shifting spaces to bring more comfort to create a home away from home
- words of encouragement
- detailed knowledge to help you with decision making
- emotional support
- support for birthing partner
- assistance with varying positions
After your baby's birth, I will remain with you for 1-2 hours.
Postpartum Support
Immediately after the birth of your baby, I will provide support to you in the following ways:
- facilitating the receiving of delayed cord clamping
- assisting with first latch & skin to skin
Within a week after the birth of your baby, I will provide a Postpartum Home visit. I will come over, meet and gush over the baby, process your birthing experience, hold space for whatever is needed emotionally during this time, answer any new parent questions (i.e. sleeping, pumping, breast/chest feeding), and will provide additional resources.
Sliding scale offered.