Ways that we can support you
Birth Doula Support
Childbirth Education
Birth Doula Support
Doula services begin around 25 weeks or sooner through text & phone support.Through 1-2 sessions we will get to know you, your desires and your vision for your birth.
Support includes evidence based resources.
We help design a birth plan together, letting you know your choices (but not providing medical advice).
During labor & birth we are there to support and serve you and your birth partner. We provide mental and physical support, comfort measures and advocate for you. We provide continuous support and continuity of care
PostPartum Support
Childbirth Education
Birth Doula Support
New baby. New Normal.
Our role is to help ease the transition to life at home through our postpartum support. We have doulas available for both daytime & overnight shifts.
For overnight shifts, you rest & heal, we will comfort baby in-between feedings (or bottle feed for you) so that you can rest as much as possible at night. Daytime shifts can include maternal support, meal prep, baby care & more.
We will meeting prior to supporting you to talk through best practices, ways to support you and hear your preferences infant care, sleep and maternal needs.
Childbirth Education
Childbirth Education
Newborn Care Education
Through private or group childbirth courses our hope is you will leave you feeling knowledgeable, empowered, excited, and have peace about what may come during the rest of your pregnancy journey.
You will learn about the anatomy of pregnancy, stages of labor and birth, when to leave for the birthing place, relaxation, an overview of interventions, pain management options, and comfort techniques. We will talk through how your partner can support you, learn relaxation techniques, and various positions for labor.
Our time together will close with an overview of postpartum, what to expect those first few weeks & how to best prepare for the transition to parenthood.
Newborn Care Education
Newborn Care Education
As a new parent, there are so many unknowns and babies don't come with instruction manuals (as nice as that would be)!
This is a private class in your home or virtually to show you how daily newborn care activities with the equipment you will be using all the time. Being in your comfort zone better allows you to absorb information and feel comfortable asking questions.
We will send you a questionnaire prior to better customize your class to your individual needs.
Birth Photography
Our heart is to capture your glorious birth experience as it unfolds so that you can enjoy it for years to come! Our doula services can include birth photography.
Birth photography is handled by doula trained photographers. The duality of their experience gives them comfort in the birth space, and birthing parents comfort in their presence.
We will always do our best to protect the peace and serenity of your birthing space.
Placenta Encapsulation
We will encapsulate your placenta using Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. This method includes steaming the placenta using lemon and ginger to infuse and dehydrate before grinding and encapsulating. The process will take place over two days and can be done in your home or off-site in a clean & safe environment.
Benefits of encapsulation:
- improvement in postpartum mood
-balance to post-birth hormones
-improvement in lactation and recovery from birth
Each placenta will yield between 75 – 250 capsules depending on the size of the placenta. Please note that results may vary for each individual.