Services

Experience offered

I am lucky to have a wide variety of experience surrounding childbirth, having witnessed thousands of newborns join us on Earth. Of all the roles that I have played, my favorite is hanging out with a laboring mama, figuring out how we can get things a bit more comfortable. That can involve a lot of things that are difficult or even impossible to anticipate. Doulas provide a trusted familiar face to help you navigate these situations, so that you can focus on you and your baby.

 

I have worked with thousands of expecting families with every question and situation you can think of. I very much enjoy helping you guys feel more comfortable, whether that means physicially, emotionally, spiritually. All of it is so important. My experience makes it much easier to help you balance all of your values.

What's included

Three individualized home visits:

• two personalized sessions to help us get to know each other before the big day
• one a few days after baby is born

 

Availability via text or email up to one month after baby is born

 

On-call for you, 24/7 around your due date

 

Systemized approach to helping you organize and prioritize your birth preferences

 

Helping organize the questions you have to bring to your OB provider

 

Working togther alongside your partner, helping with their questions and what they can do to get ready

 

Planning or assistance with transport to the hospital

 

In-person labor support

• even in early labor at home, if you are sent home from the hospital
• day and night
• with or without analgesia

 

Connection with a variety of educational resources

 

Knowledge of hospital practices regarding eating, what to expect upon admission

 

Longer term or more in-depth lactation assistance is also available.