Description text goes hereA complimentary 1 hour virtual consultation to provide information and to get to know each other. If we are a good match, we sign a contract. Half of my fees are paid to retain my services, the other half is due at your 36 week visit. With my services, you are guaranteed confidentiality, privacy and my incredible and diverse doula team as well as all of my local resources. If you took my 3 week childbirth preparation series, you will receive a discount on my doula fee. It is never too early or too late to hire a doula.

My services include 3 prenatal visits in your home. These visits give us time to get to know each other so that I can support you in an informed way.

The first visit is all about ease through movement and stretching for pregnancy and labor. During the second and third visits, we go over your vision of birth and how I can help you achieve that vision. We discuss creating a safe and harmonious labor environment and writing a birth plan. You and your significant other will have the opportunity to explore desires and visions around your birth and discuss any emotions and fears surrounding labor. We review breathing, movement, and different positions and make a plan for when labor starts. I have lots of visuals for you to view and I also share my extensive resources list.

If delivering at a hospital, we go over what to expect as well as informed consent and advocacy. Being an Evidence-Based Birth ® Instructor Emeritus, we also review the hospital model of care. We discuss different scenarios and how to advocate for your values and preferences. I am there for both of you and how my role is not to replace anyone.

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You’ll reach out to me during early labor via call or text. If needed, I will provide phone support and guidance. In-person support begins at home or the place of delivery when there’s a shift in the contractions (when the contractions are becoming more demanding). They are getting stronger, longer and closer together. During labor and birth, I support you and your partner with pain-coping skills, emotional support, advocacy and encouragement. As a certified massage therapist, I’m able to comfort you with that modality. I provide you with a TENS Unit and aromatherapy. Being a lactation educator, I am qualified to assist you with early breastfeeding.

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