“There is power that comes to women when they give birth. They don’t ask for it, it simply invades them. Accumulates like clouds on the horizon and passes through, carrying the child with it.” – Sheryl Feldman
Birth Support
Doula Services:
Consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other and to ask any questions.
2 Pre-natal Visits to better understand your desires/questions/wishes for your upcoming birth and how best I can support you. I also like to talk about what postpartum plans you have, and resources that might be helpful in planning and preparing for this time. 2 hours
Phone/email support
On call 24/7 2 weeks before your due date until baby arrives. I will have my phone nearby and ready to meet you and your partner when ready. I usually need 30-45min to prepare my family before I leave.
Labor/Delivery Support I will join you whenever you feel like you need extra support, and stay with you until after the baby arrives. I like to make sure you are feeling settled and comfortable, and baby is feeding well before I leave.
2 Postpartum Visits to check in and see how your body/mind is feeling, how the baby is feeding and how your family is doing. We can reflect upon your birth if you wish, and go over any questions you have. The first visit is usually at your home within the first two weeks, and the second can be whenever you desire. 2 hours
Birth Doula
As your birth doula I will hold space for you and your family as you journey through this amazing experience. Birth is personal, birth is sacred, and I want to honor and support that growth. Birthing within your own power and wisdom is a life changing experience. I trust in birth, I trust in the intuition of the body, and I believe in our bodies’ natural ability to birth.
My own birth experience was filled with moments that I had not planned for, but I trusted my body and had a small birth team that loved me and stood close when I needed them. I had an amazing birth experience because my choices were honored and I birthed my daughter with minimal disturbances. Even though I did not have a doula at my birth, I had the people nearby that made me feel safe and loved, and this is one of the reasons I wanted to dive deeper into birth work. Having non-judgmental, loving support is what I remember the most and hope to offer the families I work with.
Additional Services:
Pilates/ Stretch Sessions can be added on! I would love to work with you during your pregnancy and postpartum. Babies are always welcome to come to the workouts. We can schedule your pre-natal visits around your workout days, making it more convenient for you.
We will discuss what feels best with all the changes happening, and tailor the workouts/stretch to match that. If you choose to use me as your doula, sessions are on a sliding scale $60-$75 each, and 45min long.
Currently all Pilates/Stretch sessions are being held either virtually or in person in Bellevue Wa.