Birth Doula Care
for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and baby
I bring a rich variety of tools and skills
to every birth, including:
herbal medicines, homeopathic remedies, & essential oils
acupressure, massage, craniosacral therapy
traditional Mexican midwifery rebozo techniques
movements and positions to facilitate labor
heat, cold, and water therapies
assistance with hydration and nourishment to keep you going
emergency skills
and most importantly, deep listening, calm, reverence, trust in you and your baby, and a great love for all the many layers of this natural, co-creative process.
Birth Doula Package
$1000/homebirth
$1200/hospital or birth center
Includes:
A free interview
Two in-person prenatal meetings,
On-call availability beginning at 36 weeks
Continuous presence and support during labor, birth, and the first few hours afterwards
Support initiating breastfeeding
One post-partum home visit
Continued phone availability for two weeks after your birth
Private Childbirth Classes
$340 in my home office or
$400 in your home
Two 2 1/2 hour Classes cover the following topics, personalized to your family's needs and your plans for birth, complete with props, interactive discussions, and hands-on practice:
Normal birth psycho-physiology - the phases and signs, what it's all about, what it might be like for you physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually
Optimal fetal positioning, for a smoother ride
Comfort measures and partner roles
Preparing for labor - practices and habits to cultivate during pregnancy
Troubleshooting, for when the ride is bumpy
Communicating with your care team, informed consent, options, risks, benefits, and more
Birth plans
Preparing for the unexpected
Initiating breastfeeding
Postpartum healing and bonding
Newborn care
Comprehensive Package - birth doula, childbirth classes & bodywork
*Best Value!*
$2000
Includes:
A free interview
Four prenatal meetings
Personalized, in-depth childbirth education for you and your partner
Two prenatal craniosacral therapy sessions
On-call availability & back-up support
Devoted, informed, and compassionate labor and birth support for home, hospital, or birth center
Two postpartum home visits
Two baby bodywork sessions
Continued availability by phone
