Doula Services
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At least two prenatal visits to discuss comfort measures, answer any questions and alleviate any concerns.
Assisting you in the design of your birth plan to have the most satisfying birth possible as you define it.
Breastfeeding preparation, information and support.
Training in visualization and relaxation techniques.
Suggestions for a more comfortable pregnancy and birth.
Alternative relief measures for morning sickness, heartburn, and other discomforts during pregnancy.
Providing educational materials and referrals.
Telephone support and advice throughout pregnancy and immediate postpartum.
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Going on call two weeks prior to due date.
Counseling you in asking the right questions so that you can make informed decisions about the care of you and your baby.
Massage and other alternative pain relief measures during labor.
Continuous, uninterrupted support throughout labor and birth and immediate postpartum.
Labor and birth positioning suggestions for comfort and labor progress (including use of the birth ball, peanut, & rebozo).
Providing an environment such that the partner is able to focus on the birth experience and can direct their attention to loving and supporting the laboring mother.
Assisting the partner and family members as needed.
All methods of childbirth techniques including Lamaze,Bradley, and Hypnobirthing.
Guaranteed backup doulas.
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2 Virtual Birth Planning Sessions Regular phone check-ins after provider appointments
24/7 on-call doula support 2 week prior to due date
Continuous virtual doula support for Labor/Birth
2 weeks of 24/7 phone support following your birth
2 Postpartum follow-up session
All appointments and support are conducted virtually. Virtual support may be conducted via ZOOM, Skype, Google Duo, WhatsApp, text message, phone call, etc.
Payment options and return client discount available.
BENGKUNG BELLY BINDING AND PLACENTA ENCAPCULATION COMING SOON…
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ANTEPARTUM CARE (AM/PM SHIFTS) When Mother is on full or partial bed-rest. these shifts allows for the need of physical, emotional and household support to be fulfilled in those weeks prior delivery. Gifting the supporting spouse/partner the gift of “time” to tend to other family responsibilities and tasks while allowing Mother to not worry about what needs to be done while she is unable.
Full Spectrum Mother & Family Care.
A.M. & P.M. Shifts available for “family routine” care
IE: school send off, laundry, shopping, meal preparation, light household care, & bedtime routine.
Giving the “Gift of Time” - Gift Certificates are available
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Providing support for the emotional adjustment to parenthood.
Assistance with breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding.
Including information about pumping.
Offering support in mother’s physical recovery after childbirth.
Demonstration on newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and swaddling.
Helping with gassy and colicky baby and offering coping techniques.
Fielding medical and non-medical questions pertaining the newborn care.
Assisting with the care of older siblings and helping them adjust to the new family member.
Small meal preparation for the mother and family members.
Organization of the nursery, changing and feeding stations.
Does the baby’s laundry.
Running errands and grocery shopping.
Light housekeeping such as dishes.
Daytime or nighttime services available as well as 24 – hour care for the first 48 hours when you come home from the hospital. Minimum of 4 hours per day and 8 hours per night.
12 hours maximum per shift other than 24-hour care.
Guaranteed backup doulas.
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Allows mother to rest, shower and nurture herself.
Helps mother to eat properly and drink plenty of fluids.
Listens and helps process the birth story.
Validates the normal adjustment process.
Supports father through his transition to his new role.
Provides community resources as needed.
Educates in infant soothing and coping techniques for parents.
Helps parents to develop their own styles of nurturing and bonding with baby.