Birth Doula Services

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Prenatal visits are necessary during the developmental stages of your baby. I will take the time to address your physical and emotional needs to ensure that your prenatal experience is one that you will enjoy. After the initial consultation, I encourage that we connect for three prenatal meetings. The first meeting will be the 'get to know each other' chat. The second meeting will be a sit down to create your birth plan and after birth plan. And third will be 'the rehearsal' a chance to triple check our preparedness for the birth. Of course there is always room for more meetings, which we can schedule as desired. 

Once you have gone into labor, you will give me a call to let me know what's going on. During this call I can answer any questions you have and suggest time passing options if labor seems to have a slow start. After we get off the call, I will organize and modify my work/life schedule with the intention of joining you once you reach active labor (6 to 10 cm dilated). When you are ready for me, you will give me another call either letting me know you are going into active labor, or you simply need support! I will be to you within one hour+the time it takes to drive to our meeting location. I will stay with you through your labor, supporting and advocating for you. I will using non-medical pain coping techniques including positioning, massage, movement, breath work etc. I will then stay with you during skin-to-skin time with your new baby and offer guidance and support on the first latch. 

I will call you a few days later and schedule a good time for a postoperative appointment. This appointment typically takes place two/three weeks after you deliver. During this meeting we will check in, you can update me and I will make sure everyone is settling into the new changes. At this time, I can provide you with referrals as desired and answer any questions you may have. 

Mama's ME time is a service I offer to my birth doula clients to help them get in a healthy sleep pattern or do something for themselves. With my background in Childcare and ECD, I have experience with infants, young children and teenagers. During Mama's ME time, I will be doing things like settling new baby, watching other children in the house, preparing meals or cleaning. Whatever YOU need help with. This service does not have to be something scheduled far in advance. I am always just a text away! 

~20/hr

Healthy nutritious eating is so important for Mama and new baby! If you are breastfeeding, the food you eat is going straight to your baby, make sure you are feeding them the nutrients they need to grow. 

Here is how it works, you will fill out a quick questionnaire and give me an idea of things you like, I will then come up with a meal plan that best fits your families needs with the new baby and mama in mind. I will then send a  grocery list for you to shop yourself or I can send instacart to do the shopping and bring it to your home. I will have prepared a detailed list of instructions for the chef that will turn cooking into mindless work and easily multitasking friendly. 

There are many different options for healthy eating and eating what's best for YOU doesn't have to be too much work. Sometimes, it is just a little hard to plan and prep meals on your own while figuring out how to manage your new schedule.

~$65/ 5 Day Meal Plan

~$90/ 7 Day Meal Plan