Labour and Birth Doula Services

The Foundations of Doula Support 

• 2 In-home Prenatal Meetings - Approximately 2 hours each.  Where we will talk through essential topics about pregnancy and childbirth, demonstrate hands-on tools, and offer personalized guidance to ensure you are fully prepared for the arrival of your baby. 
• Birth plan preparation.
• Unlimited Phone and text support upon hire until 6 weeks postpartum and beyond.
• Access to extensive client lending library of books and videos.
• Labour Support - 24/7 availability via phone or text once labour begins, in person support at home or in the hospital once active labour begins.  
• Use of TENS machine and Rebozo (if available).
• 1 in home Postpartum visit in first 7-10 days - Approximately 1-2 hours. We will review & reflect about the birth (feedback for the doula), provide hands on support with any newborn care, guidance with breastfeeding if needed.
• Complimentary Placenta Print (if desired). 

4 Sessions of Private Childbirth Education -(which includes your 2 prenatal visits)

• Prepare heart, mind and body for the arrival of a baby earth side, approaching childbirth preparation holistically and intuitively.
• Developing a birth plan and demonstrating how to prepare for childbirth.

1 prenatal nesting visit (2-3 hours)

• Nesting to prep for babies arrival Including freezer meal preparation, nursery set up, or other postpartum preparation. 
• OR Alternatively facilitation of a Mothers Blessing Ceremony or Nesting  Party (baby shower)

2 additional in home postpartum visits (2-3 hours ea)

• Visit 1: Typically within the first week after birth, birth reflection, help with newborn care or breastfeeding support if needed. A Homecooked treat by me.
• Visit 2: focusing on pampering the mom, an herbal foot bath and pedicure, by yours truly. Discussion and help navigating any newborn care, breastfeeding support. Any light house work or meal prep or other duties desired.