Once you reach 37 weeks of pregnancy, I am on call for you 24/7 until 42 weeks. I may be able to support you outside of this time frame, but I block my calendar for this time period.
In the first two weeks after birth, I visit you and the family in the home to check in and provide additional support, including breastfeeding assistance and birth processing.
Birth Doula Services
I like to have two prenatal visits with you: one at around 28-30 weeks and another at 35-36 weeks.
Once labor begins, I provide at least 12 continuous hours of in-person support. I may be able to stay longer, depending on circumstances, but I plan for a minimum of 12 hours.
When questions or concerns come up between prenatal visits, feel free to reach out by phone, text, or email, and I can share evidence-based resources for more information.
Once your baby is born, I will stay for at least an hour after for the "golden hour" to assist with the immediate transition and support breastfeeding.
Placenta Print
Want a creative way to remember the incredible organ that helped sustain your baby for so many months? Add a placenta print to your package! I use water based paints to create a one-of-a-kind print of your powerful placenta.
Remote Support
This is a good choice for people who are not entirely sure they want an extra person at their birth but want access to additional evidence-based information during the prenatal period. Sometimes a visit with your OB provider is not long enough to ask all the questions you have. This is where I come in! I can provide resources to help you answer questions like
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What testing is done in pregnancy? Do I have to do all of it?
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My doctor says my iron is low. How can I increase it without a supplement?
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My baby is breech. What can I try to encourage her to shift to head down?
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I keep having awful leg cramps. Is there anything I can do for that?
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I'm interested in nursing my baby. What can I do to prepare before the birth?
The Remote Prenatal Support package gives you the opportunity to ask questions throughout your pregnancy and immediate (up to 6 weeks) postpartum period. I cannot give you clinical advice and will not tell you what to do, but I can share information that helps you, your partner, and your provider make the best choice for YOU.
Postpartum Doula Services
I offer both daytime and overnight care to support families in the first weeks and months after birth. These services include hands-on care for the newborn, light housekeeping support (think dishes and laundry), education about life with a newborn, breastfeeding support, babywearing tips, and referrals to professionals when necessary.