“When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change”

who is a doula?

A doula is...

Someone who is dedicated to providing emotional, physical, and informational support to the birthing individual and their family during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Their primary focus is to offer non-judgmental support, guidance, and comfort to the birthing individual and their partners.
My goal is...

To support the birthing individual to feel confident, informed, and empowered as they navigate the journey of childbirth during any and all stages they may want comfort in.
While working together I aim to offer you the knowledge and the guidance to birth in a way that feels safe and comfortable regardless where that birth may be.

the presence of a doula can enhance the birthing experience!

Birthing

Care & Guidance Package

- This is for the individual that is looking for birthing support either natural or caesarean.
- All packages include what is listed below but the number of appointments may vary depending on your wishes.
- Scheduled for between 30-37 weeks.
- Appointments are usually between 1.5 to 2 hours. These appointments are where we will get to know each other, talk about your birth plan, and discuss any questions, fears or concerns you may have.
- Scheduled up to 6 weeks after birth.
- Postpartum appointments are to check in with you and your family, provide guidance with feeding (if desired), make suggestions about infant care and recovery, and answer any questions you may have.
- If you are having a caesarean, even if it is unplanned, I am still available to help you!
- I will be there to support you immediately after to help you with infant feeding and your comfort.
- I will be on call 24/7 from 38 weeks until 42 weeks
- Unlimited text and call support during your pregnancy.

Postpartum

Care & Guidance Package

- This is for the individual who has already given birth and are looking for emotional, physical, and educational support during their postpartum stage.
A Postpartum Doula works with each family individually to find out their particular needs. Some of the postpartum services that a doula may offer and perform include: (but are not limited to)
- Breastfeeding support
- Support with the emotional and physical recovery after birth
- Light housekeeping (this may include laundry, dishes, tidying)
- Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting
- Light meal preparation
- Baby soothing techniques
- Referrals to local resources such as but not limited to parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support and other parenting support groups
- Overnight support
- Scheduled up to 6 weeks after birth.
- Postpartum appointments are to check in with you and your family, provide guidance with feeding (if desired), make suggestions about infant care and recovery, and answer any questions you may have.

Birthing & Postpartum

Care & Guidance Package

- The individual who is looking for BOTH birthing & postpartum support.
- Everything that is listed in the previous packages for birthing & postpartum.
- This can be catered to your specific requests. We will work together on building you a package that suits your desires and care needs.