As your birth doula you can count on me for the non-judgmental physical, emotional, informational and practical support you need before and during birth so you can approach parenthood with confidence whether it’s your first baby or part of a growing family. I will work with your birth partner/family so that you have the strongest possible birth support team.
As your birth doula I will
- Visit with you 1-2 times before your due date
- Offer evidence based informational support
- Be available by phone, text, or email 24/7
- Express unbiased and non judgmental support
- Help you form your birth plan
- Be on call from 37 weeks until baby arrives
- Provide physical and emotional support throughout your labor, birth, and immediate postpartum period
- Visit with you one time postpartum to reflect on the birth and provide additional support
As your birth doula I will not
- Offer medical advice
- Perform medical procedures or clinical tasks
- Express my own opinion on your choices
- Discriminate based on cultural preferences, age, race, religion, sexuality, or gender/pronouns
When you take your new baby home I can help you and your family establish happy and enjoyable new routines with advice and care. I believe that your own health and well-being is essential to the health and well-being of your baby. I will be there to support you during the day so that you have time to heal and bond with your new family member. To help you get a good night’s worry-free sleep I can care for your baby overnight.
As your Postpartum doula I will
- Care for your newborn while you catch up on sleeping and showering.
- Help you get to know the abilities and talents of your new baby
- Help with breastfeeding/bottle feeding support
- Play with siblings while you rest
- Help with light household cleaning (laundry, sweeping, dishes, errands, etc.)
- Prepare light meals and snacks
- Help you with self care and recovery
- Provide resources and referrals for postpartum depression, lactation consultants, newborn care specialists, sleep trainers, and more
- Provide evidence based informational support for you to make informed choices at home or with your health care providers and pediatricians
- Text, phone, and email support during and beyond the postpartum period
- Be available for day and/or night shifts
As your PP doula I will not
- Offer medical advice
- Perform medical procedures or clinical tasks
- Express my own opinion on your choices
- Discriminate based on cultural preferences, age, race, religion, sexuality, or gender/pronouns
- Actively participate in sleep training before 3 months of life
Calm and continuity are the keystones to a happy family life. If work, travel or sickness mean that you need a stand in for a while, I offer 24 hour care of your children from one day to up to three weeks. This includes doing everything that a parent would do so that you can have the peace of mind that you need and know that your children are being well cared for.