Services
My support is inclusive of the following services, which have been tailored to meet the needs of your entire birth experience. Please contact me directly for information on fees. If you are a women's center or organization that helps families facing financial hardships, I'm happy to offer my doula services at a reduced rate.
prenatal Support
Getting a doula onboard early can prove an invaluable resource to ensure that all your questions and concerns are addressed and that you're adequately prepared for your birth.
Once we've connected, I'll forward you an intake form, which will provide me with an opportunity to become familiar with you and your birth preferences prior to our initial, no-obligation consultation. It will also leave us ample time to get to know one another and address any of your questions before you contract my services
Once contracted, I will schedule a maximum of two (2) prenatal visits with you to go over your birth preferences and build your personal birth plan. We'll also discuss childbirth advice and resources, prenatal care questions for your medical provider, health and wellness tips, etc.
Following the first prenatal visit, I will provide unlimited text and email support in the weeks leading up to your birth
During the last four weeks (after 36 weeks), we'll meet one final time in person to discuss your birth plan, practice comfort measures and ways your birth partner can support during labor, and answer any additional questions
labor & delivery
Evidence has shown that including a doula in your birth plan can not only boost the connection between mom and baby, but also reduce the likelihood of possible complications throughout your experience.
Once alerted by you that you are in labor — after you've contacted your healthcare provider — we will determine the best time for me to arrive at your home, birthing center or hospital. Ideally, I prefer to arrive just prior to active labor and will stay with you up to two (2) hours after delivery
I will provide ongoing personal support and care throughout your labor and delivery, including breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as continuous empowerment and coaching to help you through your experience
I will make sure you and your partner have food, water and whatever else you may need to maintain your strength and stamina
I will help you and your partner to protect your space and articulate your birth preferences
post-partum support
The "fourth trimester" is a critical time, not just for your baby's development but for you and your partner, too. I'll help you kick it off right.
I will visit you and your newborn(s) at your home once within 14 days of delivery
At this visit, we will discuss your birth experience as well as resources and information to ease you into the coming months on topics such as your baby's development, breast/bottle feeding and self-care
If you wish, we can virtually meet up to one (1) additional time following my in-person visit via Skype or FaceTime