Services

birth and postpartum support

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guided by your intuition

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backed by evidence

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birth and postpartum support ・ guided by your intuition ・ backed by evidence ・

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I offer care on a sliding scale basis. Payment plans and modified support packages are available.

  • Birth Doula Support

    My approach as a doula is founded on:

    - A strong belief in birthing autonomy

    - Empowering parents through informed decision-making

    - Helping you navigate unexpected situations while remaining an active participant in your care

    - Ensuring your choices are respected and your voice is heard

    - Supporting you in creating a positive birth experience, regardless of the setting or outcome

    Prenatal Support

    During our three prenatal visits together, we will work on:

    - Building your confidence and positive mindset around birth

    - Providing evidence-based education on pregnancy, labor, and delivery

    - Exploring your birth preferences and how to communicate them effectively

    - Preparing both mind and body for the birthing process

    - Discussing informed consent and your rights in childbirth

    - Creating a flexible birth plan that aligns with your values and preferences

    Labor and Birth Support

    I join you at home or at the hospital, at the time of your request. I provide the following:

    - Advocacy for your birth preferences in any setting (home, birth center, or hospital)

    - Suggesting comfort measures, optimal positioning, and pain management techniques

    - Providing emotional reassurance and encouragement

    - Offering physical support through massage, counter-pressure, and breathing techniques

    - Facilitating communication between you and your care team

    - Supporting you in making informed decisions if plans need to change

    Postpartum Visit

    Around 1 or 2 weeks postpartum, we will have a final visit including the following:

    - Process and reflect on your birth experience

    - Review the details of your labor and delivery

    - Address questions about postpartum recovery and newborn care

    - Provide referrals for additional postpartum support if needed

    Throughout our time together, you'll receive ongoing support, resources, and referrals tailored to your unique needs. I will ensure you have access to current, evidence based information to help you make informed decisions while also staying in touch with your personal intuition in knowing what is best for you and your baby.

    $2000

  • What I offer as a postpartum doula:

    • Emotional Support: A listening ear and compassionate presence as you navigate the emotional landscape of new parenthood.

    • Physical Recovery Assistance: Guidance on postpartum healing, including perineal care, C-section recovery, and general physical well-being.

    • Newborn Care Education: Hands-on support and education for feeding, diapering, bathing, and soothing techniques for your baby.

    • Feeding Support: Assistance with latching, positioning, and troubleshooting common breast/chestfeeding and bottle feeding challenges.

    • Light Housekeeping: Help with maintaining a restful environment through tidying, laundry, and meal preparation.

    • Sibling Support: Engaging older children and helping them adjust to their new role.

    • Resource Referrals: Connecting you with local support groups, lactation consultants, and other postpartum resources as needed.

    • Sleep Support: Guidance on establishing healthy sleep patterns for both baby and parents.

    In summary… helping you be the best parent you can be to your new baby. Flexible based on you and your family’s needs.

    $45 per hour in Sonoma and Marin, $50 an hour in surrounding counties.

  • The above services are available through Medi-Cal and Kaiser Permanente health plans with some minor restrictions. There is no out of pocket cost.

    There are 11 total visits available other than labor and birth support.

    • 1 (90 minute) intake visit

    • 10 (1 hour) visits that can be used prenatally or postpartum

    • Labor and birth support

    • 2 (3-hour) extended postpartum visits

    Typically I use 3-5 visits prenatally with my clients. The other visits can be used for postpartum support.

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