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 Services

I am here to nurture you while you nurture your little one.

This can take many forms: sitting with you on the couch with a cup of tea while you process your birth story; taking care of your baby while you squeeze in a nap for yourself; preparing nutrient-dense snacks for you; educating you on infant feeding options; strategizing with you about navigating family dynamics; offering gentle care and resources for your physical recovery; washing your dishes or folding your laundry when you need a spare pair of hands.

Let’s talk through your personal goals and priorities and figure out the right plan for you and your family.

Rate: $65/hour

Please note: At this time, I am only offering daytime services. If you found your way to me but are specifically in need of overnight support, I can recommend excellent doulas who provide that service.

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Postpartum Planning Services

Perhaps you don’t want extra bodies in your home during the fourth trimester, but you still want some help in preparing for postpartum. I am available to meet with you virtually or in person to talk about what you want your first weeks and months with your little one to look like.

We can discuss nursery preparation, feeding options, navigating the balance of bringing in support while maintaining privacy and boundaries, planning 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, and anything else you feel unsure of or want support around.

Rate: $750 for two sessions

Lactation Education Services

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My approach to lactation is informed by my own journey, as someone who wasn’t sure if they wanted to bodyfeed.

I didn’t know how I was going to feel about my body after birth. And I had heard about so many nursing challenges from friends: what if it was painful? What if my supply was too low? Did I really have to choose between breastfeeding and formula? Where does pumping fit in? The questions were overwhelming.

I ended up choosing to bodyfeed and loved it. It was the right choice for me. I want to help you find the right choice for you.

As a lactation educator, I can teach you about your feeding options and help you troubleshoot common issues that arise in those first few weeks after birth. I’m here to help you achieve YOUR goals, without judgment or agenda. I can also direct you to additional support and educational resources and providers like IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants).

Feeding is often one of the biggest postpartum stressors for families, and it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to help.

Rate: $100/hour-long consult