What is a doula?

Doulas are trained professionals who provide support and advocacy throughout the reproductive process and the perinatal period. Doulas may specialize in fertility and conception, birth, postpartum, abortion, loss, and any combination of the above. We are not medical professionals and our services are not a replacement for medical care. We are here to offer evidence-based education and to support you in making the right decisions for you and your family, based on your unique situation and needs.

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Postpartum Doula Support

Nurturing you while you nurture your little one

  • One in-home prenatal session where we discuss your goals, priorities, and concerns for postpartum and create a plan geared toward your needs. Prenatal sessions are two hours long.

  • Minimum of four in-home daytime postpartum visits. Postpartum visits are three hours long and they may include:

    • Lactation and infant feeding education and guidance

    • Gentle physical recovery support for the birthing parent

    • Emotional support and birth story listening

    • Education about newborn care and normal newborn behavior

    • Meal preparation geared towards postpartum nutritional needs

    • Light housework such as washing dishes, pump parts, and laundry

    • Support in crafting rituals to honor this moment of transition in your family

  • Support via text and email as needed to answer questions and offer resources in between our visits.

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Postpartum Planning Support

Guiding you towards a nourishing fourth trimester

  • One to three in-home or virtual sessions where we discuss your goals, priorities, and concerns for postpartum. Sessions are one-to-two hours long and may include discussion about:

    • Nursery preparation

    • Lactation and feeding options

    • Infant sleep and protecting your own rest

    • Navigating the balance of bringing in support while maintaining privacy and boundaries

    • Preparations for taking leave from work

    • Creating rituals for welcoming your baby and honoring your experience of birth

    • Emotional processing as you prepare for this shift in your family

    • Anything else that would help you to feel supported during this season

  • Support via text and email as needed to answer questions and offer resources in between our meetings.

Lactation Support

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Educating you about your options as you feed your baby

  • Initial 90-minute in-home or virtual assessment, during which I will observe a full feeding, listen to your questions and concerns about lactation and infant feeding, and offer education and guidance about latch and positioning.

  • Troubleshooting common lactation issues and working with you to create a plan for addressing them

  • Education and support regarding supplementation and bottle feeding.

  • Follow-up visits as needed as your feeding journey evolves.

  • Referrals to additional resources and providers like IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) if your needs exceed my scope of practice.