birth doula
support services
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“i do not care what kind of birth you have … a homebirth, scheduled cesarean, epidural hospital birth, or if you birth alone in the woods next to baby deer.
i care that you had OPTIONS, that you were SUPPORTED in your choices, and that you were RESPECTED.”
~ january harshe ~
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pregnancy + childbirth
is an empowering, life-changing experience that you will remember forever; it is also an incredibly vulnerable one.
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doula support
can bolster your confidence, inform your decision-making, increase the likelihood of adherence to your birth plan + improve your overall birth experience, as well as postpartum transition.
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additional benefits
of birth doula support may include shorter labor, reduction in unwanted medical interventions, increased likelihood of vaginal birth + higher Apgar scores for baby.
my role as a birth doula
As a doula, I am hired to provide emotional reassurance, physical comfort, and an empowered birth for a pregnant person. I assist in gathering/providing information, tools and resources, as well as, if needed, facilitating communication between the pregnant person, her partner, and clinical care providers. I provide support before labor begins, and continuously from early labor through the actual delivery. I do not take the place of her partner, but rather help the couple (if applicable) in any capacity that they need.
During labor, a doula’s skills make a true difference in the birth experience itself, increasing maternal satisfaction. As a birth doula, I do not make any medical decisions for my client or perform clinical tasks. Rather, I can offer suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation + breathing, soothing massage, labor positioning, and other comfort techniques. I strive to reduce stress + anxiety by providing clear information about what’s happening during the pregnancy, labor + postpartum periods, including explanations of suggested procedures or interventions. I will guide, encourage, and equip the pregnant person (and her partner) in such a way that she feels confident in her abilities, instincts + advocacy for her body and birth experience.
BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE ($1,500) :: The birth doula support that I offer is a comprehensive premium service that is intended to nurture + empower your entire pregnancy experience, not just your labor/birth. In addition to our in-person prenatal visits, I am always available (via phone, text, email) to help answer questions, process information, provide additional resources + navigate whatever concerns or decisions may arise during this phase of your “parenthood” journey. My priority is to ensure you (+ your birth partner) feel as calm, prepared + confident going into your labor/delivery as possible. This is YOUR pregnancy, your birth, your body + your experience … I meet you where you’re at + guide/support the vision you have. You will not share the same birth “month” (i.e. 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after your due date) with another client, so that my time + energy can be focused on your pregnancy from 38 weeks until your baby’s birthday. My support does not end there thought, it also includes assistance through postpartum visits + guidance as you navigate this monumental transition (+ recovery).
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Also INCLUDED — upon request — nutritional guidance; aromatheraphy/essential oils; birth photography; additional referrals (e.g. pre/postnatal yoga + fitness, placenta encapsulators, lactation consultants, pelvic floor specialists, acupuncture, pediatricians, etc.); supplemental reading/educational resources; doula client discount towards mama + baby group