Birth & Postpartum Doula Service

Service Description

(18) 90 min educational & care sessions spread evenly throughout the pregnancy & postpartum period in addition to birth attendance, advocacy & support during the entire labor, birth & up to the following 4 hours as needed or desired by mother and/or family. Included in this service are both Birth & Postpartum Doula services which entails: Pregnancy: Childbirth Education - what to expect; stages of labor & birth; natural, alternative methods to minimize & endure labor/ birth sensations. Breastfeeding & Lactation education - educating mama-to-be on the physical & emotional health benefits of breastfeeding for both mama & baby. How to ensure you are preparing your body nutritionally to meet the additional caloric & nutritional needs of breastfeeding a child. Prenatal Yoga - meditation, breathwork & physical postures to prepare body/mind for the labor & birthing process. Prenatal Massage - to ease aches & pains associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy Self Care - safe & effective ways to relax, calm your nervous system & lovingly honor your body during this most sacred period in your life. Birth : Attendance - I will to come to your planned birthing location no matter the time of day or night labor begins. Advocacy - I Advocate on your behalf to birthing staff (if delivering in a hospital or birthing center) to help everyone adhere to your birth plan as closely as possible & give you the best possible birth experience. Assistance - Helping you with anything you may need during the labor & delivery process from ensuring you stay hydrated to guiding you through the breath work we practiced during your pregnancy to helping alleviate intense birth sensations with massage or anything else you may want to put you at ease & in comfort. Postpartum: Postpartum Self care - Educating client on natural, easy & effective practices to support the postpartum body in returning to it's pre-pregnancy state. Postpartum Yoga - Meditation, breath work, physical postures & gentle exercises focusing on regaining physical, emotional & mental strength & balance, correcting any separation of the abdominal muscles that may have occurred during the pregnancy, reconnecting with your body & sense of autonomy. Lactation Support - Support to encourage a positive & effective breastfeeding experience, assisting client to achieve a healthy & comfortable latch, & continued nutrition education. This service can be customized according to clients needs & personal preferences.