BIRTH DOULA SUPPORT
Whether you birth in a hospital or your home, Doulas can be helpful to anyone having a baby. Listen, I've been where you are, had some of the same uncertainties, I get you! I'm here to support you because I know you have what it takes to make this birth happen.
BIRTH DOULA SUPPORT
Whether you birth in a hospital or your home, Doulas can be helpful to anyone having a baby. Listen, I've been where you are, had some of the same uncertainties, I get you! I'm here to support you because I know you have what it takes to make this birth happen.
We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong. - Laura Stave Harm
Do I really need a doula? Will my partner provide enough support?
With so much unknown, it's normal to feel unsure. As your doula I know how you're feeling and understand your anxiety. I'm here to help smooth over some of those worries by making sure you're prepared for your birth.
Birth can be unpredictable, despite our best plans.
In fact, it will probably not go 100% planned like we would like it. Having a doula by your side can definitely help by navigating and educating you through your birth journey. We're not meant to do birth alone, unprepared, or unsettled. Having a doula can make birth a little more smoother and lot more imaginable!
Labor can feel really overwhelming.
Your partner will be there, but this process can be just as stressful for them as well. As your doula, I know your needs and what you want and I also know what your body is going through. Having a doula that is familiar with the medical setting and will reassure you are being taken care of can definitely be less worrisome and more at ease and relaxing.
Evidence-based Information and Advocacy | Emotional & Physical Support
Birth Doula Support
INVESTMENT: $1200
As your birth doula I will serve as your personal guide before, during, and after your birth. I will also help guide your partner to best support you and your needs during this experience.
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Two prenatal visits. We'll assess your desires for birth, understand your options, explore our expectations of one another, and provide useful tools for labor and birth.
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Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support for the duration of labor and birth, helping you move towards your vision for your baby's birth.
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Initial breastfeeding support immediately after birth to help establish a good latch and a healthy start to breastfeeding
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1-2 postpartum follow-up visits to celebrate the birth of your baby and answer any questions you have as you heal and care for your newborn.
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Unlimited phone, text and e-mail support for questions, guidance & support. Access to my lending library of books and videos on pregnancy, birth and baby care.
Virtual Birth Doula Support
INVESTMENT: $700
Virtual doula services can be just as beneficial as in-person doula support when preparing for your birth. Perfect if you just need a bit of extra support, or you live far away.
Includes over the phone, text, and video call support before, during, after birth!
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Answers to your questions about birth and baby such as pain-coping tips for home or hospital, creating a birth plan, and newborn care.
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Guidance for you and your partner to advocate for yourselves during labor.
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Over the phone, text, and video call support before, during, after birth.
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Immediate newborn care and support needs following birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Birth Support for a hospital, home birth and/or cesarean is $1200.
Most families appreciate starting doula care in the second trimester so they have the guidance and support they need during pregnancy as well as labor and birth. You can begin work with me as your birth doula anytime between 16 weeks and the week of your due date!
I will support you regardless if your birth is vaginal or cesarean. With cesarean births, the postpartum support I provide is even more important for your healing.
Yes, I do! I am a Certified Lactation Educator and I have also breastfed all 7 of my children until at the least age of 2 years old. I am a big advocate of breastfeeding and am always staying informed and up to date about breastfeeding education.
When I support you as your doula, I’m also there to guide the partner how to support you. In fact, I encourage partners to be more hands on and supportive before, during, and after the birth. I am in no way replacing your partner.
A Doula has no medical or clinical responsibilities as your support your person. A doula provides emotional, physical, and educational support during the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. A midwife provides the medical and clinical care by overseeing prenatal visits, attending the birth and immediate postpartum care following the birth. A Doula and Midwife can make a great team to make sure the mother and baby needs are met.