Birth Support
As a doula, I have been allowed to witnessed the power and beauty of birth.
I have seen how it can transform not only the person giving birth, but also their partner and their family. I have seen how it can challenge them, inspire them, and empower them.
I believe that every person who gives birth deserves to be treated with compassion and respect.
I believe that they deserve to have a positive and memorable experience, no matter what their choices or circumstances are. I believe that they deserve to have a doula by their side, who can offer them continuous support, information, and encouragement.
I offer birth doula support that is inclusive and customized to your needs and wishes.
Whether you want an epidural or not, whether you plan to birth at home or in a hospital, whether you have had a previous birth or not, I am here to support you. I respect your preferences and your decisions, and I help you to achieve your birth goals. I help you to navigate the process of birth with confidence and joy.
Birth is a journey, and you don't have to walk it alone. I would be honored to join you on this amazing adventure.
How will a doula support my birth?
My job is to make sure your family has all the up-to-date information you need to make the choice that’s best for you. Throughout your pregnancy, you have a human google available at your fingertips to ask even the simplest of questions. This resource is on call for everything from “is this a contraction?” to “what foods will stop my heartburn?” and more!
During birth, things are constantly shifting. What feels amazing one moment may make you cringe the next. I come equipped with a goody bag of tricks and techniques to make you at ease. Doulas know just the right pressure points, what position to ease your contraction, and how to get your partner involved in the process. If you’re a touchy-feely person or not, physical support absolutely comes in handy.
The path to birth is a winding one. Having someone to be alongside you who has done it before can make you feel confident despite the twists and turns. Sometimes you need a strong voice to tell you to keep going. Sometimes you need a small voice reminding you to breathe. Whatever emotion you're feeling, I'm there to support you every step of the way.
My care packages include:
Prenatal preparation
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In-home prenatal sessions
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Hands-on sessions exploring the physiology of labor, techniques & tools to keep you comfortable, and physical exercises to do in pregnancy to help prepare your body.
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Beautiful Births resource library access
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A plethora of worksheets and handouts on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care
Labor support
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In-home / birth center / hospital care
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From the time you need backup, i will join you wherever you’re at to support you through your birth experience to 1-2 hours after delivery, only leaving when you’re comfortable.
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On call support 24-hours a day, beginning at 37 weeks of gestation
Postpartum care
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Initial lactation support
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If you choose, I will help with the immediate skin-to-skin process, explain latching and feeding cues.
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1+ in-home follow up visits where we will reflect on your birth story, provide holistic healing methods to support recovery, and share resources.
While there are lots of elements to birth that we cannot control, having a doula on your team can help you understand the choices you do have, and protect the environment you deliver in.
Whether it’s your first baby and you want guidance along the learning curve, or your third and you don’t want to repeat any regrets from your last birth - you deserve to feel supported.
Let me help make this the best time of your life.