Birth services
A 1-2 hour meeting crafted around your needs and concerns throughout the process. Topics covered can include: childbirth education; writing of a birth plan; postpartum planning; coping mechanisms; basic movement and breathing techniques; implementation of emotional and physical comfort measures; relationship building; transition to parenthood; and caring for partners, siblings and families.
Labor and Birth Support
24/7 virtual support during early labor and in-person support at your home and/or your birthing facility, which can include: emotional support; creating an environment of privacy, comfort and intimacy; providing physical support to promote comfort and progress in early and active labor; assisting with positions and maintaining mobility during labor; offering support, suggestions and rest time for partner; support through various medical interventions (e.g., induction, IV and epidural placement, fetal monitoring, cesarean section); and immediate postpartum support during the “golden hour” following birth. I will be on-call starting three weeks prior to your estimated due date (and will have a back-up available in the event of an emergency).
Postpartum support
The purpose of postpartum support is to ensure that the new family is nourished and cared for. Daytime sessions can include: time to discuss and process your birth experience; breast/chest and bottle feeding support; time for rest and self-care; meal preparation; light laundry; and general household support.
1 in-person prenatal meeting (1-2 hours)
Labor and birth support (24/7 virtual support in early labor + up to 15 hours in-person support)
1 in-person postpartum check-in (1-2 hours)
Text/telephone support through two months postpartum
Birth Plus
2 in-person prenatal meetings (1-2 hours each)
Labor and birth support (24/7 virtual support in early labor + in-person support)
2 daytime postpartum sessions (up to 4 hours each)
Text/telephone support through two months postpartum
Postpartum Packages
Postpartum packages are crafted to meet your family’s unique needs. The majority of my postpartum support is offered during the daytime hours, however, night time hours can be negotiated. Reach out for more information.
Minimum 20 hours of support.
Doula services are a wonderful gift! If friends or family aren’t sure what to do or get you to help you prepare for your new baby, suggest that they purchase one of the above packages on your behalf or contribute via a gift certificate.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a free initial consultation? Contact me and let me know a little about yourself.