Ways I can support you
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Personalized, compassionate support to expecting parents throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Prenatal Support:
Birth Plan Assistance: Helping you create and refine a personalized birth plan that reflects your preferences and values.
Education: Offering evidence-based information about pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Coping Techniques: Teaching relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and comfort measures to manage pain and stress during labor.
Emotional Support: Providing reassurance, encouragement, and a non-judgmental space for you to express concerns or fears.
Partner Support: Educating and preparing your partner on how to best support you during labor and birth.
Chiropractic & Acupuncture Referrals: Providing referrals to holistic healthcare professionals if needed to support pregnancy health.
Physical Preparation: Offering exercises and positions to help with comfort, alignment, and labor preparation.
Labor Expectations: Discussing potential labor scenarios (e.g., induction, cesarean birth, etc.) so you're prepared for different outcomes.
Birth Support:
Continuous Labor Support: Providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support throughout your entire labor process, whether at home, in a hospital, or birthing center.
Comfort Measures: Using techniques like massage, acupressure, hot/cold therapy, position changes, and breathing exercises to help manage pain and promote comfort.
Pain Management Options: Discussing and guiding you through pain relief options, from natural coping strategies to medical interventions like epidurals or medications.
Advocacy: Supporting your voice by helping you communicate your preferences and needs with the medical team, ensuring your birth plan is respected.
Partner Support: Helping your partner stay calm, focused, and actively involved in the birth process, offering them guidance and reassurance when needed.
Emotional Reassurance: Offering continuous emotional support, calm, and reassurance to help you stay confident and focused during labor.
Breathing and Relaxation: Encouraging relaxation and breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and stress, and assist in labor progression.
Positioning: Suggesting various positions to help the baby move down the birth canal, ease discomfort, and promote optimal positioning for delivery.
Assisting with Decision-Making: Helping you navigate decisions during labor by offering information about medical procedures and options available.
Monitoring Progress: Keeping track of your labor’s progression, offering updates, and ensuring you’re comfortable with the process.
Post-Birth Immediate Support: Offering immediate postpartum support such as helping with initial breastfeeding, bonding, and assisting with early recovery.
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Essential support to new parents during the transition to life with a newborn.
Infant Care:
Diapering (cloth and disposable) and dressing
Bathing and soothing techniques
Assisting with baby-wearing techniques (carrying the baby in a wrap or carrier)
Infant massage for relaxation and bonding
Monitoring baby’s feeding cues and habits
Breastfeeding & Feeding Support:
Latch and positioning guidance
Help with breastfeeding challenges (sore nipples, low milk supply, etc.)
Pumping and storing breast milk
Bottle-feeding guidance & paced bottle feeding (breast milk or formula)
Educating on feeding schedules and newborn feeding cues
Emotional Support:
Providing a non-judgmental, empathetic listening ear
Offering reassurance and encouragement during difficult moments
Helping with the emotional transition to parenthood
Offering support for partners as they adjust to their new role
Recognizing signs of postpartum depression or anxiety and making referrals if needed
Postpartum Recovery Assistance:
Assisting with physical recovery from birth
Offering suggestions for postpartum healing (herbal sitz baths, perineal care)
Encouraging hydration and nutrition for recovery
Offering advice on postpartum body changes, including breastfeeding-related discomforts
Household Support:
Light housekeeping (laundry, tidying up, organizing baby gear)
Preparing nutritional meals and snacks that encourage healing in the postpartum body
Running errands (grocery shopping, pharmacy visits)
Caring for pets or assisting with older children
Organizing and preparing a postpartum care plan for the family
Sibling Support:
Assisting with the transition to "big sibling"hood
Offering age-appropriate activities to keep older children engaged
Providing emotional support to siblings adjusting to the new baby
Partner Support:
Helping the partner understand their role in supporting the new mother
Offering guidance on how partners can help with baby care and postpartum recovery
Educating partners about newborn care and sleep routines
Offering suggestions on how the partner can care for themselves during this time
Sleep Support:
Offering guidance on sleep routines and creating a calm sleep environment for baby
Helping establish healthy sleep habits and patterns for both baby and parents
Offering suggestions on safe co-sleeping or crib sleeping based on client preferences
Helping the family develop a sleep strategy that works for them
Referrals & Resources:
Providing information on lactation consultants, pediatricians, or other healthcare providers
Referring to support groups for new parents or those experiencing postpartum depression
Offering resources for babywearing, sleep training, and other newborn care practices
Recommending books, podcasts, and classes that support new parents
Prenatal & Birth packages
The Hummingbird Package
This basic birth doula package includes two prenatal visits to discuss your birth plan, 24/7 on-call support starting two weeks before your due date, and continuous in-person labor support. You’ll also receive an initial breastfeeding session after birth, one postpartum visit for emotional support and guidance, and access to a network of trusted practitioners.
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2 Prenatal Visits: 2-hour meetings to discuss birth preferences, practice labor coping techniques and answer any questions.
Personalized Care: Personalized care focused on meeting your individual needs and values - curated guidance for your partner or support person
24/7 On-Call: Available 24/7 from two weeks before due-date to two weeks after due date.
Continuous Labor Support: In-person support during active labor and birth, as well as initial breastfeeding support in the hours after baby is born.
Photography & Videography: If desired, I can provide photography and video services during birth and golden hour(s)
1 Postpartum Visit: 1-hour check-in call or in-home visit for emotional support and breastfeeding guidance.
Access to Network of Practitioners: Access to a large referral network of practitioners and resources
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$1,050
The coyote Package
This intermediate birth doula package includes two prenatal visits, unlimited phone/text/email support, and continuous in-person labor support with breastfeeding guidance. You’ll also receive two postpartum visits, personalized care for you and your partner, and access to a network of trusted practitioners.
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2 Prenatal Visits: 2-hour meetings to discuss birth preferences, practice labor coping techniques and answer any questions.
Unlimited Phone/Text/Email Support: From the time you book with me, to three months after baby is born, I am available for questions, referrals, and any other inquiries you may have!
Personalized Care: Personalized care focused on meeting your individual needs and values - curated guidance for your partner or support person
24/7 On-Call: Available 24/7 from two weeks before due-date to two weeks after due date.
Continuous Labor Support: In-person support during active labor and birth, as well as initial breastfeeding support in the hours after baby is born.
Photography & Videography: If desired, I can provide photography and video services during birth and golden hour(s)
2 Postpartum Visits: 3 hour in-home visit for emotional support, newborn care, household tasks, and if needed, breastfeeding guidance.
Access to Network of Practitioners: Access to a large referral network of practitioners and resources
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$1,150
The Mountain Lion Package
This premium package includes 3 prenatal visits, unlimited phone/text/email support, and a dedicated birth preferences consultation to help you prepare for your birth. You’ll receive continuous labor support, optional professional photography, and three postpartum visits, along with personalized care and access to a network of trusted practitioners.
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3 Prenatal Visits: 2-hour meetings to discuss birth preferences, practice labor coping techniques and answer any questions.
Birth Preferences Consultation: a dedicated session to help the you refine your birth preferences, ensuring all your preferences are well thought out and communicated with your care providers
Unlimited Phone/Text/Email Support: From the time you book with me, to three months after baby is born, I am available for questions, referrals, and any other inquiries you may have!
Personalized Care: Personalized care focused on meeting your individual needs and values - curated guidance for your partner or support person
24/7 On-Call: Available 24/7 from two weeks before due-date to two weeks after due date.
Continuous Labor Support: In-person support during active labor and birth, as well as initial breastfeeding support in the hours after baby is born.
Professional Photography (Optional): Photography of birth and golden hour with a professional camera. All photos are edited and sent within two weeks of birth.
3 Postpartum Visits (extended): 3 hour in-home visit for emotional support, newborn care, household tasks, and if needed, breastfeeding guidance.
Access to Network of Practitioners: Access to a large referral network of practitioners and resources
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$1,300
For bookings, questions or inquiries, please fill out the contact form for a free consultation! Sliding scale options are available.
Postpartum only packages
The Tortoise Package
This package includes 6 hours of postpartum support, perfect for new parents needing help with infant care, breastfeeding assistance, and light household tasks. I’ll provide emotional support, guidance with newborn care, and offer reassurance as you adjust to life with your baby.
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6 hours of postpartum care
Newborn Care: Diapering, bathing, soothing, and sleep routines.
Breastfeeding Support: Guidance on latch, positioning, and troubleshooting.
Emotional Support: Reassurance and a listening ear for new parents.
Physical Recovery Assistance: Help with postpartum healing, perineal care, and comfort measures.
Light Housekeeping: Tidying, laundry, and meal prep to ease the transition.
Sibling Support: Helping older children adjust to the new baby.
Meal Preparation: Preparing nourishing meals to support new parents.
Partner Support: Offering guidance and reassurance to partners during the postpartum period.
Sleep Guidance: Tips on establishing newborn sleep routines for both baby and parents.
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$240
The woodpecker Package
This package includes 12 hours of postpartum support, providing more comprehensive help during your transition to parenthood. Services include newborn care, breastfeeding support, assistance with light household chores, meal prep, emotional support, and help with sibling adjustment.
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12 hours of postpartum care
Newborn Care: Diapering, bathing, soothing, and sleep routines.
Breastfeeding Support: Guidance on latch, positioning, and troubleshooting.
Emotional Support: Reassurance and a listening ear for new parents.
Physical Recovery Assistance: Help with postpartum healing, perineal care, and comfort measures.
Light Housekeeping: Tidying, laundry, and meal prep to ease the transition.
Sibling Support: Helping older children adjust to the new baby.
Meal Preparation: Preparing nourishing meals to support new parents.
Partner Support: Offering guidance and reassurance to partners during the postpartum period.
Sleep Guidance: Tips on establishing newborn sleep routines for both baby and parents.
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$480
The Coati package
The Premium package offers 20 hours of in-home support to ensure your family’s smooth transition. It includes everything in the woodpecker package, plus extra focus on physical recovery, self-care routines, holistic healing practices, and extended emotional support. You’ll also receive personalized sleep guidance and newborn care education, along with ongoing meal prep and household help.
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20 hours of postpartum care
Newborn Care: Diapering, bathing, soothing, and sleep routines.
Breastfeeding Support: Guidance on latch, positioning, and troubleshooting.
Emotional Support: Reassurance and a listening ear for new parents.
Physical Recovery Assistance: Help with postpartum healing, perineal care, and comfort measures.
Light Housekeeping: Tidying, laundry, and meal prep to ease the transition.
Sibling Support: Helping older children adjust to the new baby.
Meal Preparation: Preparing nourishing meals to support new parents.
Partner Support: Offering guidance and reassurance to partners during the postpartum period.
Sleep Guidance: Tips on establishing newborn sleep routines for both baby and parents.
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$800
For bookings, questions or inquiries, please fill out the contact form for a free consultation! Sliding scale options are available.
By the hour
My hourly postpartum doula rate is $40, with a minimum of two hours per session.
For the bookings, question or inquiries, please fill out the contact form for a free consultation! Sliding scale options are available.
