Birth Doula

 

I am trained, certified, and regulated through DONA International. My passion is helping families find the strength and wisdom within themselves through their births.  I teach and guide partners prior to and during labor so that they can participate at their comfort level. This helps to make the birth experience a satisfying one for both parents. I have supported over 100 births in the last 8 years. I will unconditionally support any options that you wish to utilize. 

 

In addition to my DONA certification I have attended additional training or received certifications in:

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• Rebozo Technique (Gena Kirby Method)

• Breastfeeding Counselor Support (The Elizabeth Project)

• Newborn Loss

• Acupressure for Birth, Pregnancy, and Postpartum (ToLabor)

• Maternal-Child Health Specialist (The JJ Way)

• Cultural Competency (Mercy In Action)

• When Survivors Give Birth (Penny Simpkin)

• Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (PBI)

• HypnoBirthing

• HypnoMothering

• Hypnotherapy (NATH)

• Birth Photography (Birth Becomes Her)

• Reiki (Usui)

 

Births are carefully planned with no overlapping birth months.  This allows me to give your family and your birth the attention that it deserves. If I am not available to support you I would be very happy to assist you with finding a doula that is available and has the specifications that you desire.

 

Doula support includes:

• Labor support from the time that you request it until about 1-2 hours after birth

• Photography beginning immediately after baby's arrival, or as possible during labor.  24 images will be delivered as prints and a minimum of 24 high resolution .JPEG images will be delivered on a  USB during the second postpartum visit

• Two postpartum visits lasting about one hour. Typically one on day 3-4 and one around 2-3 weeks. This is not the same as postpartum doula support.

• A comparably trained and experienced back-up doula in the extremely unlikely event that I am not available to support your birth 

• Unlimited phone and email support from the time of hire until 3 months postpartum

• CHOOSE ONE 

1.  Private HypnoBirthing classes (5 class series) plus one additional prenatal meeting​*

2. Group Hypnobirthing classes (5 class series) plus 4 additional prenatal meetings*​

• Placenta Encapsulation can be added for an additional $270 or substituted for photography.

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*Prenatal meetings are customized and can include hypnosis, acupressure, reiki​, birth rehearsal, planning       sessions - anything that the family prefers to feel absolutely confident and prepared.

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Exchange: $1800 (previous and current clients enjoy a discount)

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