How you can expect our interaction to go:

20 Minute Free Consultation (Birth Doula Services)

Let's get to know each other. This meeting will give you and I a better idea on how our personalities and/or "vibes" could translate into your birth/in home setting.

1st Appointment

Contract signing/Privacy Agreement/First half of payment
Discuss what materials you may need/want from my inventory to borrow
Address any fears or concerns you have about pregnancy or birth
Draft a Birth Plan
Explore my "Doula Bag" for what I will bring just for you

2nd Appointment

We will go over or re-evaluate your birth plan to ensure accuracy and clarity
We will begin to practice calming techniques and exercises to prepare you for birth
Discuss plan of action should hospital policies regarding COVID prevent me from attending the birth. (Example; only 1 Support Person allowed in the room)
Go over any last minute questions or concerns regarding labor, delivery, hospital bag prep and nursery tour if desired

Care Provider Meeting

I am willing to tag along one of your prenatal check-ups to introduce myself as your doula and member of your birth team. It's important to me to establish a cooperative working relationship with your other care members for your best possible birth outcome.

What happens during labor and birth of your baby

My continued doula support (no shift changes)
Regular & periodic evaluation of atmosphere for comfort, and encouragement
Recommend changes in laboring positions
Keeping you hydrated, reminding you the importance of emptying your bladder, exercise the calming techniques we practiced through our prenatal visits
Keeping things on track with your birth plan so that you can focus on you and baby
Assist with your partners fears should they arise

How you can expect our interaction to go for postpartum?

* Postpartum Services

Bath soaks, massage, frequent naps, warm food served in bed, and binge watching your favorite shows, sounds like a dream right??? Well, this is what YOU deserve! You brought life into this world, now lets give some back to you!
While you are enjoying these, I can offer light meal prep or plan meals, sibling care while you bond with baby, light housekeeping or just sit and sip tea with you.
Offer breast or bottle feeding tips, baby soothing techniques, assistance with newborn care such as diapering, clothing and bathing.
I will always be ready to share referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support and support groups.

What is a Birth Plan & Why do I need one?

Your Birth, Your Plan!

A birth plan is a document that communicates your wishes and details regarding giving birth. You can outline your preferences regarding the environment, your medical options, and the immediate care of your newborn.

A birth plan is your voice in your own birth, empowers you to be prepared, and therefore reduces your stress greatly. These three reasons alone make this document invaluable. Your birth story will unfold based on the decisions you make regarding your pregnancy and childbirth experience. You can help shape your birth story by preparing yourself ahead of time with the knowledge, skills and tools to have your best birth possible. The knowledge, you acquire from your childbirth education class(es) will help you determine the things you would like to have happen and the things you would prefer to avoid. They will also help you feel more prepared for the unexpected which has been shown to lower stress and anxiety. Always understanding that birth is unpredictable and that there may be cause for an intervention you had hoped to avoid.