Services I Provide
Birth Doula
As a birth doula I provide two prenatal meetings where we dicuss your hopes and plans for your upcoming birth. I will meet with those you plan to have in your birthing team, partner, family members, and friends. I can give you assisance in drawing up a birth plan. I am also available to attend a prenatal appointment with you to meet your care provider if you or they would like. I can go over basic breathing and relaxation techniques with you but I always reccomend that you take a comprehensive childbirth class as well. I'd be happy to reccomend one that corresponds with your birthing preferences. I am avaiable to attend one or more classes with you.
I will be on call for you 2 weeks before and after your due date. Once you are in labor and have decided it is time for me to join you I will remain with you for the duration of your labor and typically 1-2 hours after labor until first feeding has been established mom feels taken care of and your new family is ready to settle in for a rest.
After your birth I will meet with your family 1-2 times postpartum after you are setlled in at home to go over your birth with you and make sure breastfeeding is going well. I am there to answer any questions you may have and give you refferals for other professionals, if nessecary.
Postpartum Doula
As a postpartum doula I will come to your home and help you to adjust to life with baby/babies. I am available for night or daytime work and will help mom and partner learn basic baby care and get settled into a routine that works for you. My job is to help you feel confident in your own abilities as a parent whether it is your first baby or first time with two or more kids.
*References are available upon request.