Labour and Birth Doula Services

 From the time you hire until six weeks postpartum, I will be available via text or phone chats to answer any questions you may have about pregnancy-related topics, provide resources for childbirth planning, and help dispel fear or misinformation along the way.

Before your baby arrives, we will meet twice. In these meetings, we will address any questions or concerns you have about labor and birth, create and refine your birth plan, and cover tips for comfort during the final weeks of pregnancy. We’ll also discuss coping techniques for labor to ensure you feel prepared and empowered for the big day.

I will provide non-medical assistance in coping with the intensity of labour. This may include emotional or physical support, helping you to cope through breath, massage, counter-pressure, rebozo, connecting to your partner or many other possibilities.  My hope is that my presence will help take the stress down a notch for your partner through normalizing the intensity of labour with focus on what your partner can do to help you cope. I am able to offer relief for your partner by encouraging naps, snacks, breaks for fresh air or meals, or just by being present for support (especially during a long labours). In the event that technology is needed during the labour, I can help guide your partner through interventions, keeping the situation calm – which helps keep you calm too. 

I will follow up with you after the birth of your baby to check that you and your family are settling in, getting enough support as you adjust to life with a new baby. I also offer breastfeeding help. If you need any specialized assistance outside of my experience or scope of practice, I can help you find a care provider or practitioner who fits your needs.  
We also offer additional postpartum doula support. Check out our service packages and we can tailor our time with you to your specific needs during that fourth trimester.