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Services

Free Consultation 

One free Meet-and-Greet to see if I am the perfect match for you! This would typically take place at local coffee shop, online

Phone & Email Support 

From the time you hire me, I will be available to you 24/7 by phone, text and email.

2 Prenatal Visits 

If you decide you want to hire me, we will meet one to two more times. Once at approximately 34 weeks and again at 36 weeks. This is for us to get comfortable with each other, for me to get to know your desires, concerns, fears and likes as well as your partners (I am there just as much for them as I am for you). We will go over birthing plans, positions, pain management, and any other questions you may have. If you’ve had concerns, we will discuss them. We will go over possible scenarios and what your wishes are to have happen so that you can have the best birth possible. 

During labor 

I am available to accompany you in labor to validate your birth experience, and honor your baby. I draw on the knowledge acquired from my Sisters in Loss birth doula ï»¿training, Stillbirth & Bereavement Doula training, and experienced mentors, to provide you with emotional support and physical comfort, as needed. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other techniques for comfort. Together, we will explore options for creating a personal birth experience that honors you and your baby. I will help you welcome your baby and assist with memory making and keepsakes as your spend precious time bonding with your child. When the time comes to say farewell, I will help to ease the transition by connecting you with support and resources for the next step of your parenthood journey.

Other Services Provided:

  • On call for you 24/7 as you anticipate the birth of your baby

  • Phone and email support as needed during pregnancy and postpartum

  • Emotional, physical and evidence-based informational support during labor, birth and immediate postpartum period

  • Access to my lending library of books and videos

  • Referrals to other professionals, as needed

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As a Doula, I  Do Not:

Perform any clinical tasks

Doulas do not replace nurses or other medical staff. Doulas do not perform clinical or medical tasks such as taking blood pressure or temperature, monitoring fetal heart rate, doing vaginal examinations or providing postpartum clinical care. They are there to comfort and support the mother and to enhance communication between the mother and medical professionals.

Make decisions for you 

A doula does not make decisions for clients or intervene in their clinical care. She provides informational and emotional support, while respecting a woman’s decisions.

Miscarriage Support

Includes all services outlined in the Birth Support Package listed above, with up to 5 hours of in-person labor support. Special focus is on preparing you for what to expect as you birth your baby through miscarriage. Physical and emotional support are provided during the miscarriage and birth of your baby, if possible. Assistance will be provided in creating memories and keepsake items for your baby. Comfort Care Kits are provided free of charge to clients.

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Examples of Kit Items:

  • Baby Footprints Charm - "There is no footprint too small that cannot leave an imprint in this world." These charms are given to the family, as a symbol for keeping their baby on their hearts.

  • Herbal Tea -  A relaxing tea blend is provided to bring some comfort and warmth.

  • Pocket Journal - Pocket journals are a beautiful way to reflect on the pregnancy and birth journey, and to carry the baby's memory.

  • Facial Tissues - Tissues are provided to catch tears and dry eyes.

  • Teddy Bear - A small teddy bear is gifted to the family to provide just a bit of comfort to empty hands and aching hearts.

  • Votive Candle - Candle lighting is a beautiful way to honor babies. Candles can be lit each year as part of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, or anytime the family feels called to connect with their baby.

  • Herbal Sitz Bath - This herbal bath can be used to promote physical healing from birth, or used in a comforting bath.

  • Home Birth Miscarriage Kit - For families preparing to birth their baby at home during the first or early second trimesters, birth supplies and memory making keepsakes are included.

  • Baby Hats, Blankets, and Diapers - Lovingly made hats, blankets, and diapers are provided in various gestational age sizes.

Baby’s first feeding Support 

  • Our Infant Feeding Specialists are credentialed to support and help you develop strategies that align with both short and long term goals around how you want to feed your baby.

  • Breastfeeding support during all stages of your breastfeeding journey.

  • Bottle feeding support from the first day, through baby’s first year.

  • Combination feeding, breast pumps, and the introduction of partial or exclusive bottle feeding upon returning to work.

  • Teething, the introduction of first foods and other feeding transitions.

  • Increase your confidence by creating a detailed infant feeding plan as early as before your baby is born, with our knowledgeable guidance.

Speak to the staff on your behalf

I don't speak directly to clinical staff regarding matters where health care decisions are being made. You and your partner will speak on your own behalf. I will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options as well as encourage you to voice your opinions and questions with your care provider. I will also remind you if there is a departure from your Birth Vision.

Project any of my own beliefs onto your experience

We will draw on our knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort, and be a resource to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions.

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Postpartum follow-up visit 

  • Instruction in infant bathing, sleeping, comfort measures,
    safety issues and swaddling

  • Assistance with breastfeeding

  • Watching baby while mom sleeps, showers, etc.

  • Help with siblings

  • Light housework

  • Cook meals

  • Simple errands

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