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Doulaing

The Act of educating, loving, respecting, listening, embracing, advocating for and assisting a birthing person prenatally during labor, childbirth and after!

I am truly excited to begin expanding my private practice to now offer a complete array of Doula Services for Birthing people. I am now certified through Perinatal Support International.

So what’s a Doula?

Well, it's pronounced Doo-lah, and it stems from the greek work meaning “to serve”. A Doula is an individual offering emotional, informational and physical support to a birthing person during the prenatal, labor, and postpartum period.
As a mom of 5 (yes, you read that correctly) I continue to remind myself of the anxiety, and uncertainty I felt stepping into the space of motherhood. Would I know how to take care of this little one? What will labor be like? And will I ever sleep again? Although I had plenty of support from my village (family, and friends), at times I often felt alone.
The path to birth is quite unfamiliar and full of excitement and sometimes fear. Yes, there are books that you can buy to try to prepare you for this journey, but the truth is, this birth story is organically yours.
My role as a therapist will provide a foundation of trust and knowledge to work through past traumas, fears, or worries surrounding childbirth and parenthood. You will learn about the importance of staying “rooted” in a space of love and compassion to bring forth life in a beautiful way.
The Doulas' role is not just for the birthing parent, but for her support team which includes, partners, grandparents, and children. Understanding what questions to ask your provider, educating you about the birthing process and surrounding your will guidance is my goal. I also believe that the 4th trimester is very vital to healing and Restoration, so being intentional about your mental health and what support you need is key to a more grounded, healthy you!

Are you ready to Birth this Baby?

Let’s Doula This!

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Pregnancy & Birth Support

Encourage & Empower

Looking through a Birth Justice lens, I will provide nonjudgmental professional birth support as your Doula in order to confidently allow you to make informed decisions about your care, and the care of your baby. I am here to advocate for and support the decisions you choose for your pregnancy, while also helping you learn assertive communication and self advocacy. It doesn’t matter what type of birth wish you have, or where you choose to give birth. My role is to offer mental, persistent, emotional, and physical care.

Nala Birth Package ($1200)

  • Free Initial Consultation
  • 2 prenatal visits discussing desires, birth wish, nutrition, and well-being, partner support
  • Virtual Doula support via Zoom or other platform
  • Birth wish consultation
  • Ongoing phone and email support pre and postnatal to answer questions, offer support, and provide resources
  • Birth Rights / Birth Justice Advocacy
  • Printed visual Birth Wish
  • 24 hour on call support + or - 2 weeks of your due date
  • Ongoing physical, emotional support during labor using guided comfort measures
  • COVID-19 policy may limit in person doula support during labor to virtual
  • 1-2 hours initial postpartum support
  • Initial Breastfeeding support
  • 1 Postpartum visit within a week after birth
  • Mental wellness screening and check-in

Uzazi Birth Package ($1500)

  • Free Initial Consultation
  • 4 prenatal visits discussing desires, birth wish, nutrition, well-being, partner support
  • Virtual Doula support via Zoom or other platform
  • Ongoing email support pre and postnatal to answer questions, offer support, and provide resources
  • COVID-19 policy may limit in person doula support to virtual
  • Birth Rights / Birth Justice Advocacy
  • Printed visual Birth Wish
  • 24 hour on call support + or - 2 weeks of your due date
  • Ongoing physical and emotional support during labor using guided comfort measures
  • 1-2 hours initial postpartum support
  • Initial Breastfeeding support
  • 2 postpartum visits. 1 within 1 week after delivery, 1 other TBA
  • 1 Therapeutic Counseling session during 6 week postpartum period
  • Access to Lending Library

Add On's:

  • Meal planning - Discuss pricing
  • Therapeutic counseling - Discuss pricing

Referral Discount

Remember, you will receive a referral discount of $100 applied to any package if you were referred by someone! (must give name of referral)

50% Retainer fee

*50% Retainer fee (depending on what package is purchased) due when the Contract is signed. If you can’t afford 50% retainer, you may put down 1 payment which comes off the total price. This will secure your spot. The remaining fee is due at 38 weeks or 2 weeks before the due date.
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Postpartum Support

Nurture & Restoration

The first 6 weeks following birth can be an amazing time full of a winding array of emotions. This is also a time were taking care of your mental health is a necessity. Research shows that Approximately 1 in 10 birthing people will experience postpartum depression after giving birth, with some studies reporting 1 in 7 birthing people.
As a Doula and therapist I will provide you with the necessary strategies to get over the baby blues and find time to pour into yourself so you can pour into others. Postpartum Packages can include :

Welcome Home Package ($350)

  • 1 in home visit before birth to prepare your space together.
  • 2 in home doula visits during your postpartum period. Most families like to schedule these in the first week home, with your very first visit inside of the first 48 hours!
  • A first day care kit (including padsickles!)
  • A Herbal Postpartum soak.
  • Support in making sure everyone is fed, showered, and gets a much needed nap.
  • Comfort care for birthing people as you start your healing process.
  • Therapeutic support and coping strategies related to birth experience and transitions as new parent
  • Hands on support with breast/chest feeding
  • Newborn care tips for new parents.Unlimited phone, text and email support.
  • Unlimited phone, text and email support.
  • Covid-19 Policy may limit support to virtual or Protective Equipment may be required

Grounded Beginnings Package ($750)

  • 1 in home visit before birth to prepare your space together.
  • 6 postpartum home visits. This can be broken up to fit your schedule and preference.
  • A healing postpartum care kit.
  • Hands on breast/chest feeding support, infant care tips and healing help for new parents.
  • Parent/Child Development support
  • Unlimited phone, text and email support.
  • Covid-19 Policy may limit support to virtual or Protective Equipment may be required
  • Acess to lending library
Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression generally lasts 3 to 6 months, however, this varies based on several factors.
50% of mothers
It is estimated that nearly 50% of mothers with postpartum depression are not diagnosed by a health professional.
80% of women
80% of women with postpartum depression will achieve a full recovery.
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Bereavement & Loss

It will take time to heal, but having the right support by your side can make the pain a little more manageable . We will customize a plan catered to your needs, working through the stages of grief and finding a new find joy in your future while honoring your loss. Rather an abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant or child loss, I am ready to support you.
Please call for a consultation to see how you can benefit from support.
(636) 251-0751
Perinatal / Postpartum Depression Intake Form

HEAL

HONOR

RESTORE

SUPPORT