
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)
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Breastfeeding Counselor Support (The Elizabeth Project)
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Newborn Loss
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Acupressure for Birth, Pregnancy, and Postpartum (ToLabor)
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Maternal-Child Health Specialist (The JJ Way)
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Cultural Competency (Mercy In Action)
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When Survivors Give Birth (Penny Simpkin)
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Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (PBI)
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HypnoBirthing
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HypnoMothering
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Hypnotherapy (NATH)
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Birth Photography (Birth Becomes Her)
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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:
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Labor support from the time that you request it until about 1-2 hours after birth
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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
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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.
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A comparably trained and experienced back-up doula in the extremely unlikely event that I am not available to support your birth
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Unlimited phone and email support from the time of hire until 3 months postpartum
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CHOOSE ONE
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Private HypnoBirthing classes (5 class series) plus one additional prenatal meeting*
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Group Hypnobirthing classes (5 class series) plus 4 additional prenatal meetings*
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Placenta Encapsulation can be added for an additional $270 or substituted for photography.
*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.
Exchange: $1800 (previous and current clients enjoy a discount)
Full Price $1800
Retainer $900
Balance $900
Monthly $300