Philosophy

My practice centers on the idea that families and birthing people know best what they need to have healthy, empowering birth experiences.
My role as your doula is to listen, to be curious, to educate, to empathize, and to facilitate. I believe that doula-supported births can create healthier families, healthier communities, and a healthier world.

As a postpartum doula, I can help you juggle the responsibilities of new parenthood. The tasks of a postpartum doula may include:

Spending time with baby, while you shower, nap, or spend quality time with an older sibling

Light housework such as pet care, dishes and laundry

Assisting with physical recovery from your birth

Providing guidance for quality breastfeeding

Overnight care, so that you can get the rest you need

Preparing healthy, nourishing meals designed to address the needs of a new parent

Hourly rate for daytime postpartum care: $35/hour

Hourly rate for overnight postpartum care: $50/hour

As a sibling doula, I can help your older child navigate the birthing experience. The role and responsibilities of the sibling doula vary depending on the wishes of the family, but can include:

Involving older siblings in the birthing process in a safe, educational way

Facilitating the transition into older sibling-hood

Maintaining a child’s routine

Explaining the birth process

As a birth doula, I can help guide you through the transformative experience of pregnancy and birthing. The role of a doula may include:

Education about what labor may look like

Emotional support for both parents

Physical support for the birthing parent

Helping to create and maintain a safe, sacred birthing space

Continued support after the birth event and processing of the birth story

What's included in my birth doula package:

at least 2 prenatal appointments, continuous support at the birth event, and at least 1 postpartum home visit.

Fee for my birth doula package:

$1000