Pregnancy/ Pre-natal Period
*24 hours a day emotional and educational support during entire pregnancy via email and/or phone
*Development of individualized birth plan
*2 prenatal visits
*Trained to help women through bed rest, hypertension, diabetes or other pregnancy complications
*Recommendations (herbal and non-herbal) for easing discomforts of pregnancy (nausea, swelling etc.)
*Extensive education on topics you have questions about
Labor/ Birth Services
*Labor support/ coaching from onset of labor to several hours after birth. My goal is to be a consistent support in the midst
of changing nurses and exhausted family members
*Initial labor support at your home in early labor until it is time to go to the hospital or birth center
*Trained to support laboring women in the home, hospital or birth center
*Help deciphering "Am I really in labor?"
*Help with breathing techniques for labor
*Positioning during labor to help with comfort and efficiency of contractions
*Provide whatever environment you envision for your birth, weather that be with music, scented oils or anything else you
may want
*Trained to understand and explain needed medical interventions
*Complimentary photos of your birth experience (non professional)
*Trained in alternative therapies (massage, birth ball, positioning)
*Trained to help women achieve Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Postpartum Services/ Breastfeeding Services
*24 hours a day on call breastfeeding and postpartum support
*Help with baby's first feeding if needed (some moms get the hang of it on the first try!)
*Recommendations for relief of engorgement and other common breastfeeding discomforts (thrush, plugged ducts,
mastitis)
*Recommendations for flat or inverted nipples
*Unlimited e-mail and telephone contact during postpartum period (up to 2 weeks)
*Help with postpartum depression
*Help with questions about care of your newborn and yourself after delivery
*Help with perineal care
*Supporting new parents with a non-judgmental ear
*Assisting siblings as they adjust to their new roles
*Guidance on all baby care including how to give the first bath, swaddling, burping techniques, soothing, babywearing and
more
*Going over ways to increase bonding including infant massage
*Helping with childcare so parents can shower, nap or eat a meal (typically offered in the first week after birth)
*Meal preparation, loading the dishwasher (or doing dishes) and laundry services (typically offered in the first week after
birth)
*Running small errands like going to the store and pharmacy and pet care (typically offered in the first week after birth)
Childbirth Education Services
I offer childbirth education classes to help expectant parents about the birth process and what to expect. This will build trust
and confidence in themselves to get through labor and birth. Childbirth classes are offered in small groups from anywhere
between 3 - 6 weeks depending on the class you want to attend. Class schedules are TBD at this time. To better fit your
schedule I also offer private classes (2 days, 3 hours each session) in the comfort of your own home. The topics covered
will include childbirth preparation, hospital interventions, breastfeeding and relaxation. Other topics included, but are not
limited to, nutrition, father's role in birth, hospital procedures, and comfort measures. For more information on private
classes please contact me.
As a birth/ postpartum doula here is what I do not do:
* Perform clinical tasks, such as blood pressure, fetal heart checks, vaginal exams, and others. I am there to provide only
physical comfort, emotional support and advocacy
*Make decisions for you. I will help you get the information necessary to make an informed decision. I will also remind you if
there is a departure from your birth plan
*Speak to the staff instead of you regarding matters where decisions are being made. I will discuss your concerns with you
and suggest options, but you or your partner will speak on your behalf to the clinical staff
*Diagnose medical conditions for the mother or the baby
*Take over the care of the baby
*Advance money for purchases such as groceries and prescriptions, instead I ask for you to provide cash
*Heavy cleaning of the home such as mopping or cleaning tubs
Prices are not listed as they are based on a case to case basis and which services you choose. If you have
special circumstances like going through a divorce, unemployment or other difficulties, please let me know as we
can work together to come to a common ground. I am here for YOU, so let me help YOU!
