Doula
Prior to birth
- Complimentary, no obligation introductory meeting to help determine if I’m a good match for your birth team
- 2 prenatal meeting
- Continuous phone and email support throughout pregnancy
- Assistance with birth plan preparation
- Access to my lending library
- I am on-call 2 weeks prior to your due date and until your baby is born
During labor and birth
- Support in your home, hospital and/or birthing center
- Massage, positioning and comfort measure suggestions
- Guidance for the partner so that they can be part of the birth and support the laboring woman
- Help avoid unnecessary interventions
- I will be with you throughout the labor and birth, and 1-2 hours after birth or until you guys are comfortable & ready for alone time
- Help with initial breastfeeding
After the birth
- An in-home postpartum visit where we will discuss the birth and take about baby care
I support those who are having a planned cesarean birth for a reduced fee. My services would then focus on birth planning preparation, supporting you and your partner pre and post birth and initial breastfeeding and bonding.