Services
What is a Birth Doula?
Birth Companion, Birth Coach, non-medical person who assists a woman before, during and after childbirth.
What you can Expect
As a birth doula, I help support new families through the life changing experience of having a baby! I work with parents throughout pregnancy and labor to address their unique pregnancy, labor and delivery needs. My goal is to help restore peace of mind and help create a positive experience where you feel supported, cared for, informed and respected.
During pregnancy + labor I provide the following:
- Consultation (complimentary)
- Introductory meeting to get to know one another and ask questions.
- 24/7 availability via phone, email and text
- Once contracted no matter how far along you are in your pregnancy I will always be available!
- In person prenatal meeting
- Up to 3 in-person meetings where we will spend time learning your and your partners specific preferences for your birth. We will create a birth plan that reflects your wishes.
- Continuous Labor Support
- I will provide physical and emotional support during all of labor, joining you at home or at the birth center/hospital.
- Advocacy
- promoting collaboration among the birth team.
- Recovery Care
- Support during the first 1-2 hours following birth. Can consist of armature photography etc.
- Postpartum Visit
- 1-3 follow-up visits after birth. Awesome opportunity to talk about your birth experience and any any postpartum questions you may have
WHAT I DONT DO
- Replace your partner or loved one
- perform medical/clinical task such as vaginal exams or fetal monitoring
- do not catch the baby
- make medical decisions for you
- diagnose conditions
Doula Services
Offerings
Supported Momma
Perfected for new mommas to be + seasoned mommas alike. Feel fully supported from pregnancy through labor and after delivery
- One free consultation (via zoom)
- Birth Plan Design Assistance
- Up to three prenatal visits
- Spinning Babies® Parent Class
- Unlimited support via phone, text, & email throughout pregnancy
- Access to Educational and local resources
- On-call service beginning at 37 weeks
- Continuous support during active labor at home (if desired) and birthplace
- 1-2 hours immediate postpartum & breastfeeding support
- amateur photography after birth (if desired)
- Birth Log and notes to help outline your birth story
- 2 postpartum visit (within first 6 weeks postpartum if desired)
- 6 weeks of postpartum support via phone, text & email
- Referrals to other helpful community resources and support groups
- Comprehensive pregnancy guides Getting Ready Volumes 1, 2 3 and more!
Mothering the Momma
This holistic birthing package is tailored to focus on the FULL care of momma from pregnancy, birth and post delivery.
- This package includes EVERYTHING in the Supported Momma Package, PLUS the following wellness additions:
- (3) prenatal visits (1 each trimester)
- Monthly Scheduled Check-in’s
- Spinning Babies® Parent Class
- Access to Childbirth 4 class series
- 1-3 hours of immediate postpartum & breastfeeding support to help with recovery
- (2) Post birth visits during the first during the first 2 weeks home and another 4-6 weeks postpartum if desired
- (3) Guided Meditation sessions (prerecorded) to support easing into motherhood
- 12 hours of Traditional Postpartum Care (Bridge the Gap) to be used during the first 40 days home
- Holistic Postpartum Recovery Wellness Guide
- Herbal Sitz Soak for post-birth
- Placenta Encapsulation Wellness Kit:
- Placenta Encapsulation
- Placenta Tincture
- Placenta Belly Balm
- Closing Bones Ceremony
Scheduled Cesareans
Perfect for mommas with a cesarean scheduled! Education on how to best prepare for delivery + post delivery care.
- (1) in-person prenatal that will include spontaneous labor and cesarean preparation education
- (1) Virtual prenatal (optional) starting at 34 weeks
- Development of cesarean birth preferences birth plan
- 24/7 availability within 1 week of scheduled cesarean date
- Support at the hospital through cesarean procedure (if delivering within a Novant Health Hospital)
- Continued support in PACU (recovery) post cesarean (if delivering within Novant to helps support breast feeding (if desired)
- In-person support once in Postbirth room (if desired)
- (2) Post delivery visits, 1st day after delivery, 2nd visit within 2-4 weeks post delivery postpartum check-up (optional video chat)
A la Carte
Need something different? OR dont need a package? Mix and match!
Perfect for moms who feel they do not need prenatal visits or questions answered throughout pregnancy.
(1) in-person prenatal (starting at 34 weeks)
(1) Virtual prenatal (optional)
24/7 availability unlimited text, phone and email support starting at 37 weeks through birth
Continuous in-person support during active labor at birthplace
1 Hour immediate postpartum + breastfeeding
(1) virtual postpartum check-up (within 6 weeks of delivery if desired)
Not ready to commit to the full doula experience, but would still like the opportunity to talk to an experienced doula before delivery? Then this is for you!
This session can include and is not limited to:
Pregnancy Preparation
Birth Plan Guidance
Discussion of birth and labor options
How to create your birthing environment
Comfort measure options
Labor Induction Methods
How to choose your birth team
Customized informational guides and more!
This session can happen at any time during pregnancy as you prepare for delivery.
Space to discuss your current pregnancy, birth pr post delivery plan in this 60 min session.
*This is a virtual session and can happen at any time during pregnancy as you prepare for delivery.
Perfect for moms who want help with talking through the various options + procedures in the hospital or birth center setting.
One-on-one childbirth education Spinning Babies® Parent Class
Assistance in designing a birth plan that is just right for you!
During this session, we will go over the pros and cons of all common birth procedures.
You will leave this session with the tools to effectively communicate with your healthcare provider to create the birthing environment that you desire!
Complete with checklists and a downloadable Birth Plan!
* This session would happen in your home
Need a little more guidance than the 1 time consultation + want me to create your birth plan specific to your birthing location?
In this individual session I provide you with my expertise and create your birth or post delivery plan for you! During this 60 min meeting we can cover ALL things related to birth expectations and preferences (specific information for Novant Health and Atrium birthing locations).
This session can include and is not limited to:
Birth preference options education
Evidence Based articles
Natural Induction Methods
Questions for your Provider
Advocacy Tools
Newborn options
Pediatrician recommendations (local to CLT)
1 visual birth preference PDF
Preparing for birth Volume 1,2 or 3 (based on your trimester)
* This session can happen at any time during pregnancy in-person at Rosie’s Wine Garde, Pauline’s Tea Bar or virtually
Meditation is an amazing way to connect with self, relax in the body and calm the nervous system. 4 pre-recorded downloadable meditations under 15 min each. Click here for more.
Created to nurture the mother after giving birth, + offering gratitude as she eases into the enormous work of motherhood. This sacred time will be used to hold space to nurture her physically + emotionally
The Closing of the Bones is a sacred ceremony done with the intention to “close” the new mother after birth through a ritual of Gratitude. Birth is a deep transformational journey + is a rite of passage that continues into motherhood.
The wrapping + pulling of the ancient cloth provides a sense of protection, warmth, connection + the sensation of relaxation throughout the body. The whole body is hugged + the “closing” slowly alleviates any pelvic instability, aches + tiredness in the body.
This particular Ceremony was derived from the Moroccan Culture + is typically completed within the first 40 days after giving birth but can also be performed many years after birth with the same amazing results. During these first 40 days it is a time for the new mother to heal, reflect, + build connection with herself and her new baby.
This ceremony is designed to support however you would like to commemorate this moment.
It could be very big with friends + family to celebrate or it can be a small intimate moment that’s just for you. There is no wrong way to give thanks to your body for all its hard work + for celebrating this new season in your life.
There will be opportunities to check in, communion over apple mint tea, snacks and more!
Replenishing Iron from blood loss during birth
Assists with Postpartum Anemia prevention
Decreases risk of postpartum depression aka “baby blues”
Stabilizes hormones post birth
Provides consistent flow of oxytocin
Protects from infection and or bleeding due to retained placenta tissue membranes
Supports the HPL hormone to help support early + healthy milk supply
Replenishes B vitamins and energy that were used during the labor and birthing process
Offers a natural pain relief
Balance hormones
Increased energy levels
Increased breastmilk production
Reduced risk of postpartum depression
Quicker physical postpartum recovery
