“From your calm energy and helpful information when discussing the choices to make during my induction, to your hands on pressure point work while I was laboring at a 10, the peppermint oil you thought to bring after our prenatal that kept me from throwing up, the fantastic pictures you took during the whole process, and numerous visits and uplifting words while dealing with a rocky breastfeeding start — you truly supported us every step of the way.”
— Emily, mom to baby Eloise

Please note: I am not currently taking new birth clients, though I am happy to offer private childbirth education/birth prep packages

BIRTH DOULA SUPPORT

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Evidence-based information, grounded emotional support, and reliable options for physical comfort can be so valuable as you approach this time of powerful transformation.

My doula services include, but are not limited to:

  • Phone/text/email support throughout your pregnancy and into your postpartum period

  • 1-2 prenatal visits (held virtually during the COVID pandemic) to talk about your preferences in birth and any concerns you may have, to practice comfort measures, and to get to know each other! The more we understand and trust each other, the more I can help you have the birth experience you envision

  • Help writing a birth plan

  • On-call commitment to you starting at 38 weeks

  • Continuous emotional and physical support in labor and birth for you (and your partner or other children, if applicable)

  • Immediate postpartum support for the first 1-2 hours after birth (until your new family feels settled)

  • Immediate lactation support for baby’s first latch (if breastfeeding/ chestfeeding is your plan)

  • 1 dedicated lactation visit in your home or in the hospital, depending on your situation (usually 1-3 days after the birth)

  • 1 postpartum visit in your home (usually within 7-10 days after the birth)

  • 3 months of continued postpartum support by phone/email to help ease you into your 4th trimester

  • Resources and referrals where needed - prenatally and postpartum

    *Everyone deserves to have a doula present at their birth — I offer sliding scale to families in need. Please reach out, no matter your circumstances.