Doula Services

"Whenever and however you intend to give birth, you experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life."

—Ina May Gaskin

I will send you an intake form so I can get some base information. Then if you are able to, we will meet up either in person or virtually so that we can get to know each other, talk about your dreams and desires for your birth, and over-all see if we are a good fit and if I am someone who you would like to be part of your team.

I will send you my contract to go over, you can ask whatever final questions you have, and then sign it! So exciting!

We will go over the basics of your birth, talk about the birth process and what to expect. I am a childbirth educator and love to answer any and all questions you have regarding the process. If there’s anything you want more information on, I will gather resources to send to you. If I didn’t meet your partner during the interview, then this is when I would love to get to know them and their thoughts on birth as well. If needed, I can help you construct your birth preference plan.

I can teach your partner/spouse how to apply counter-pressure as well as other comfort measures. We will go over positions that way your partner has more knowledge and it’s a little easier to practice positions/techniques leading up to the big day!

Postpartum is such an amazing time! A little prep can go a long way to making it easier for you. We will talk about things to look out for, create a care plan, and I can help you make freezer meals or get your postpartum basket ready.

Call when you are in active labor and I will come to help and support! If you need me sooner or have questions, I can come and check on you or can do phone-calls/text exchanges. I will be there to help guide your partner in supporting you, help explain procedures so you can advocate for yourself, and apply my knowledge and expertise as the birth unfolds. I will stay for about 2 hrs after the birth.

I will text/call you within the first couple days and weeks to check on you. I will do 1 postpartum visit when you feel up to it in order to debrief the birthing experience. We will also talk about how you have feeling postpartum and I will help refer you to additional professionals as needed. During this postpartum visit, I also bring a homemade meal for you.

-Counter-pressure

-Help with position changes as wished/needed

-Rebozo

-Hydrotherapy

-Massage techniques

-Birth playlist available if you don’t have one of your own

-Text support

-On call for your birth 37 weeks-42 weeks

-Emotional support

-Evidence based educational materials available

-Teaching your partner/spouse counter pressure techniques

-Immediate postpartum support

-Basic breastfeeding support