DOULA
My role as a doula is determined by the needs and desires of the laboring mother. I understand that each woman experiences labor differently and each woman has a different measure of birth 'perfection'. I want to help you discover what you want your birth to look like and support you in the decisions you make along the way. While birth is unpredictable, it can and should be prepared for. In the months before your due date I will get to know you and your partner and learn how to best help you both when labor begins. I also strongly believe that how you care for yourself before and during birth has a direct effect, not only on your developing baby, but on your health and how you will recover from childbirth. With this is mind, I will focus a portion of our prenatal meetings on how you can make tweaks in your diet and lifestyle to support optimal health for you and your babe. If it interests you, we can add nutritional coaching sessions to your plan, where we can take a deeper dive into your diet and dig into nutrients and foods that will boost your energy and optimize fetal development.
It's very important to me that you feel heard and safe. It is the greatest honor to be invited into this room where new life is being born. It is something I do not take lightly.
Birth Doula Services Include
Free introductory interview
At least 2 pre-natal meetings in your home where I will help you prepare for childbirth and we can discuss your wishes and concerns. We will practice laboring positions and other comfort measures such as breathing and visualization.
Assistance in creating a birth plan.
Information gathering, resource sharing and referrals.
Unlimited phone, text and email support.
On-call from 2 weeks before your due date until you give birth.
Continuous emotional and physical support throughout labor and birth.
Suggestions for comfort measures, labor positioning and relaxation techniques.
Immediate postpartum support and help with establishing breastfeeding
One Postpartum follow-up visit
Optional Nutritional Coaching
Optional Childbirth Preparation Class- a more comprehensive, in-depth class than what is covered in the pre-natals.