Here’s What the Labor Room Can Do for You
We support women from conception to postpartum by helping them navigate their journey, challenges, and everything in between. We make sure you’re seen and heard on your journey.
For some women, trying to get pregnant can damage their self-esteem and confidence when each month, they realize with dismay that they haven’t been able to conceive. So, they try again, only to have the same experience the following month. This may result in envy or even resentment towards women close to them who’s been able to get pregnant easily, or even “accidentally”, and deliver perfectly healthy babies.
On the other side of the fence, women who’ve had great pregnancies with zero issues can end up battling severe post-partum depression. This is an issue that doesn’t receive nearly enough attention – the assumption is that they’ve just given birth to a beautiful baby, so why on Earth would they have any reason to be unhappy?
What’s your story? We are here to support you .
The fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey are one of the most unpredictable things in life. We are here to prepare and support you mentally, physically, and emotionally during your journey. In addition, we help prepare you mentally and emotionally for the ‘what ifs.’We believe preparation is key to a positive pregnancy and birthing experience.
Doula Services
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-Together we will navigate your fertility options in a non-judgmental way and review your medical history, diet, and lifestyle, and plan for your fertility journey.
-We will educate you on tracking and charting your fertility and provide you with holistic resources.
-We will provide you with the insight and support you need to feel confident planning for this journey.
-Fertility services include an initial 90 min consult and , 60 min weekly sessions, and unlimited text/phone/email support
-4, 8, 12-week packages available
- Hourly A la carte option available
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-High-risk pregnancies are often unexpected, and the circumstances can be stressful, confusing, and challenging.
-An antepartum doula supports and assists high-risk pregnant women who are experiencing complications of pregnancy or at risk of going into preterm labor and delivering a premature infant.
-An antepartum doula assists you with self-care measures, provides information about healthcare resources, helps with adjusting to new roles, and offers support with light household duties, errands, nursery set-up/organization and more.
-Antepartum doula services come with a free initial consult (90mins) after the signing of your contract to develop your support plan.
-12 hours minimum required, sessions are generally 4 hrs each .
-Includes unlimited phone/text/email support.
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-Need support during pregnancy? Need help figuring out how to best prepare?
-In your prenatal doula sessions we will work together to develop a custom plan to prepare you emotionally, mentally, and physically to welcome your new baby.
-Includes a 90 min birth planning session and three 60 min prenatal planning sessions.
-Additional sessions can be added.
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-A postpartum doula will help make the transition of adding a baby to your family as smooth as possible and help you develop and settle into your new routine. The goal is to nurture the entire family and tailor services to your unique needs.
-A postpartum doula assists with Lactation and Bottlefeeding Support, Newborn Care and Education, Postpartum Recovery , Light Housekeeping and Errands, Sibling Care, Newborn Care Instruction, Recognizing Signs of Postpartum Depression, Facilitating Self-Care, Review your birth story and more.
-Postpartum doula services come with a free initial consult (90mins) after the signing of your contract to develop your support plan.
-We work with you for up to 12 weeks after delivery. 12 hours minimum required, sessions are generally 4 hrs each.
-Includes unlimited phone/text and email support.
Educational Services
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-4 Hour Course to help you dispel the fear of childbirth, build birth confidence, plan for and achieve the birth and postpartum experience you desire.
-Group and individual sessions available.
-In person and virtual options available.
-Client's Family and Friends are allowed to attend. We believe your support system should understand your journey and know the best ways to help support you.
-We will cover Preparing your Mind/Body, Stages & Phases of Labor + Breath Work, Confidence Building & Decision Making, Informed Choice & Birth Planning, Postpartum Planning & Recovery, Infant Feeding & Newborn Care and more.
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-2.5 Hour Course
-Topics Covered: How breast milk is produced, benefits of breastfeeding, proper positioning, recognizing hunger cues, pumping, maintaining supply, storage guidelines, inducing lactation, nutrition guide, and what to expect in the early weeks and more.
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-2 Hour Course
-This course will help you feel confident in caring for your newborn.
-Topics covered: Infant Feeding, Bathing/diapering your newborn, umbilical cord care, infant sleep, soothing your newborn, when to call your baby’s doctor, milestones+ development and more.
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-1 Hour course
-Offered to clients who have a planned c-section scheduled.
-Topics Covered: How to prepare, what happens during cesarean delivery, what to expect after your baby is born, skin-to-skin during and after a cesarean, coping strategy, tips for recovery, breastfeeding after a cesarean and more.
Consults
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-We will help you create a thorough postpartum plan.
-Things we will discuss include: Life With Your Newborn, Planning Your Laying In Period, Practical Support & Task Division, A Focus On Relationships, Postpartum Mood Screen and more.
-You will receive your written Postpartum Plan , Helpful Resources.
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-A birth plan is a written record of what you would like to happen during labor and after the birth. It can also include things you'd like to avoid. This birth plan is a planning/education tool.
-We will discuss interventions and procedures available during labor and birth.
-We will discuss risks, benefits, and alternatives.
-We will explore comfort measures for use during labor.
-We will educate you on your rights as a patient and how to advocate for yourself during pregnancy, labor, and birth.
-Together we will develop your individualized Birth Plan.
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-This session is an opportunity to discuss whatever topic and questions you have.
-In preparation for the call before the session, we will have you share any initial questions and topics you would like to discuss.
-During the call, we will discuss your questions in depth, and I will offer resources and information as needed.
-Sessions can be one-on-one, with a partner, friend, or anyone else in your support system.
- After the call, you will receive notes from the call and a resource guide created just for you.
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-We will attend your appointments with you to support you and help ease the anxiety of going to the doctor. We will discuss your visit goals and concerns before the appointment. We will take notes during the appointment to review with you after the appointment.
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Feeling Uncertain? We’re Here to Talk.
We know that embarking on this next step in your life can be nerve-racking, and that’s why we want to help you. If you’ve got a question or would like to find out more about what we can do for you, book a discovery call with us today to see how we can help.