DOULA LABOR SUPPORT
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Your childbirth experience will have a profound influence on your postpartum and parenting journey and I'm thrilled that you are seeking Doula support. I recognize the sacredness of bringing life forward and I view it as a beautiful opportunity to explore the glory of God in Childbirth & Family and our divine role in Community.
A lot of information on Birth focuses on the medical aspects of care and while that's a very important component, there is little focus on your personal experience bringing life into the world and into your family and home. My labor support focuses on both of these important aspects. I am passionate about providing families not only tools for birth, but the knowledge necessary to properly use them. To fully maximize the benefit of Doula Support, I recommend reaching out to me between your 12th and 16th week of pregnancy, however my services can be retained up to the day of labor, pending my availability and FREE Birth Discovery Session.
Not only am I listening, I'm ready to support you
My Skills Include:​
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Childbirth Education to understand the birth process and make informed decisions
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Exercises to prepare your body and mind for birth
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Labor preparation tips such as what to pack, what to expect and what to avoid
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Birth Partner preparation and mindfulness
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Identify the signs of impending labor vs. when your labor actually begins
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Guidance during the early labor phase to help your labor progress while preserving your energy!
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Positioning techniques to support optimal fetal positioning and progression of labor
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Comfort measures such as effleurage, counter pressure, healing hands (reiki), & more
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Verbal encouragement throughout your labor to help you stay focused and motivated
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Supporting your Birth Partner so they can maintain self-care during long hours of birth
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Breathing and vocalization techniques to help you stay grounded and engaged through labor
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Aromatherapy & homeopathy suggestions for labor and postpartum
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Postpartum preparation & planning
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Blossom Birth Package Includes:
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Minimum of Two Prenatal Visits
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Discuss your desires for birth, your expectations of me as your doula and address your fears/concerns.
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Create and/or review your birth plan
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Create and/or review your postpartum plan
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Learn & practice various labor and birth positions and understand when to use them
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Learn & practice comfort measures, coping techniques and mindfulness
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Birth Consultations throughout your pregnancy to discuss fears, concerns, and prenatal visits as well as prepare for the birth and postpartum experience.
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Blossom Birth & Beyond Childbirth Education Course
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Text/Phone/Email Support from time of hire through first six weeks postpartum
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Unlimited 24-hour On-Call Support from 38 weeks of pregnancy and first two weeks postpartum
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Continuous physical, emotional, and informational Labor & Birth Support (virtual/in-person available)
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Up to 2-hours of Immediate Postpartum Support with baby's first feeding and make sure you and your family are settled for alone time with your precious new baby!
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Postpartum Visit
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Reflect on your childbirth experience
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Review postpartum self-care and wellness
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Discuss newborn care
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Provide referrals/resources as necessary
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Birth Consultations
I am beyond excited to expand my services to now include Birth Consultations to support birthing families no matter where they live. When it comes to bringing life forward, there is a great deal to learn and consider. I offer these consultations to create a space for birthing families to explore their options with mindfulness and intention, going deeper into subjects that tend to be glossed over, yet have a huge impact throughout the childbirth continuum. Seldom do we realize that the very first choices we're making, even before our babies are born, is in fact parenting. These family focused Birth Consultations are an enjoyable way to explore the options that have a profound impact on the birth experience.
My Goal Is That You Embody Your Birth, Not Just Have A Baby!
Birth Consultations are completely unique to the individual and are not in a structured, standardized form. Each session will have a natural development and flow. They may be conducted by Zoom or phone, based on the client's preferences and the topics covered. You are welcome to prepare questions or topics that you would like to specifically discuss and Birth Partners are HIGHLY encouraged to participate whenever possible. A follow-up email including resources, notes and recommendations will follow each session and I remain available to you for email/text support until your birth. While Birth Consultations may be purchased separately, they are automatically included with Labor Support Services.
Benefits of Birth Consultations Include:​
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Understanding the significance of birth and how it impacts your postpartum and parenting
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Gain awareness of the beliefs you hold about birth and how it may impact your choices
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Discover ways to best support your desired birth goals
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Know your rights as a birthing patient and developing the language to speak with medical staff​
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Understanding the difference between obstetrical and midwifery care and ​how it impacts your birth
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Learn how to develop a supportive Birth Team and protect your Birth Space​
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Discuss your prenatal visits and address any questions or concerns you may have​
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Explore roles in Birth and Parenting and lay a harmonious foundation for the family unit​
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Build confidence in your body's ability to Birth​
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Increase your chances of having a positive, satisfying birth experience.
Topics That May Be Discussed:​
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Impacts of family history and our beliefs about birth
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Influences of medical care providers and birth locations
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Prioritizing self-care during pregnancy and postpartum
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Protecting your Birth Space and building a supportive Birth Team
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Importance of Childbirth Education - private vs. provider​
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Common routine procedures and how it may affect pregnancy and birth
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The role of Birth Partner before, during & after childbirth and how to stay present during labor
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Preparing for the realities of postpartum: healing, recovery​ and nourishment
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Balancing expectations for ourselves and others; destroying the "snap back" myth
