services

 

Birth Doula Services

Once you select me as your Birth Doula we will start our journey together. We will meet at least once prenatally and also stay connected throughout your pregnancy. I will help inform you about the birth process, share resources, support you emotionally, encourage self-advocacy, and help you prepare your body and mind. We will use this time during pregnancy to build a relationship and get to know one another. During labor and birth, I will be a constant and familiar support, whether you are at home, at a birth center, or at a hospital. I will help you follow your birth plan, guide your partner on how best to support you, suggest positions, encourage movement to help labor progress, guide you through comfort and breathing techniques, use touch and affirmations, and encourage connection between you and your partner. Immediately after the birth of your baby, I can also assist you with breastfeeding and the care of your newborn. We will meet at least once postpartum when I can also assist with newborn care and newborn feeding, or we can reflect on your birth experience together.

Once we are official my services include:

  • Prenatal visit(s)

  • Evidence-based education and resources

  • Immediate support via phone, text, or email

  • Assistance with your birth plan/preferences

  • Tips and techniques for comfort

  • Access to local resources

  • On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks

  • Continual support during your active stage of labor and birth, includes but is not limited to, assistance with breathing techniques, encouraging movement, acupressure, counterpressure, aromatherapy, tens machine, affirmations, touch, prompting self-advocacy, creating a calming atmosphere, and partner support/guidance.

  • Photos during labor and birth (if requested)

  • Guidance with newborn feeding and care immediately after birth (I will stay up to two hours postpartum)

  • Postpartum visit(s)

Devoted virtual packages start at $1,000.00 and Devoted in-person packages start at $1,700.00. Please contact me to discuss your options!

 

Postpartum doula services

Once you select me as your Postpartum Doula our journey begins together. We would meet at least once prenatally to discuss a postpartum plan. I would be available immediately after birth and up to 12 weeks postpartum, sometimes longer depending on your family’s needs. You can use my time however will be most beneficial to you during this period. What that looks like is different for each family. For some, it’s helping around the house, preparing meals, helping with siblings, and caring for your newborn so you can rest. For others, it’s simply a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and reassuring words. Whether you are new parents or a growing family I am devoted to helping make the transition easier for you and your family, however, that may be.

Once we are official, my services include:

  • Guidance in creating a postpartum plan

  • Guidance with newborn care, feeding, and soothing techniques

  • Breastfeeding support and education

  • Formula feeding support

  • Emotional support and nurturing for the parents

  • Preparing baths

  • Listening ear

  • Meal preparation

  • Run errands

  • Light housekeeping (laundry, dishes, tidying up)

  • Access to local resources such as, but not limited to, classes, pediatricians, childcare, lactation support, and other parenting groups.

Hourly rates start at $40 per hour.

Please contact me to discuss your options!

 

Lactation Educator

If you are thinking about breastfeeding, pumping, or both, I can educate and guide you and your family through the process. Breastfeeding can be challenging. Having support and education is your first step in setting yourself up for success!

My services include:

  • Breastfeeding support

  • Emotional support

  • Education on the benefits of breastfeeding

  • Education on increasing your milk supply

  • Education on latch

  • Education on positioning

  • Education on weaning

  • Encouragement

  • Local resources (if needed)

This would be included in any postpartum package you purchase.

 

PAILAdvocate

As a PAILAdvocate, I will support and advocate for you during your miscarriage, stillbirth, or fatal diagnosis.

  • I will support you through your labor and birth

  • I will guide and support you through the steps of grieving

  • I will listen

  • I will guide you through your options

  • I will share resources

  • I will help you make plans for your loved one

  • I will help you welcome your baby into the world

  • I will help you make memories to keep forever

  • I will support your decisions

    Please contact me to discuss what this support looks like.