Enlightened Birthing

As your doula, I will provide a soothing touch and a calm, reassuring presence to guide you through the difficult times. I am there to help you achieve your vision of a memorable and satisfying birth experience. While I will not speak for you to the hospital staff, I will help you gather all the information you need to make informed decisions for your birth. I will also work with your partner to allow them to participate at their comfort level. Some fathers are not sure what to do and I will guide them during your labor so they can enjoy the experience as well.

Doula Services: ($800, birth and postpartum packages available)

Before birth I offer 24 hour a day phone support if you have any questions or concerns or if you think you are in labor. I am there to support you through the entire birth process and for a short time after delivery to help you with your first breastfeeding session.

Some of the comfort & support measures that I offer include:

If you choose me as your doula, the second meeting also gives us an opportunity to discuss your wishes for the birth,  create a birth plan (if desired), answer questions, give advice & share information about different birthing techniques.

I stay for up to two hours after the birth to help with family bonding & breastfeeding. I will also come to your home within 1 week of the birth to  make sure breastfeeding is going well & you are feeling okay. I will answer questions & discuss your birthing experience as well as provide you a birthing log or short story about the things I observed in your birth.  I am also available by phone and email to help you with any concerns on breastfeeding or baby’s care.

I know of many local resources and can help with much more than just labor. I prepare all of my clients to make educated choices for their birth, mentor them and make sure that they have everything that they need for themselves and the new baby.

I do recommend you take a childbirth class to know your options in birth and work towards the birth you want. Childbirth classes also help you to understand hospital procedures and learn about different hospital policies. I am a certified childbirth and lactation educator and can also offer you in home classes at your convenience.

My Childbirth Education classes are tailored to your needs and desires.

Fee:  3.5   hours of instruction- $150.00

Basic topics include:
Discomforts of pregnancy
Preterm labor and warning signs
Phases and stages of labor
When to go to the hospital
Relaxation, breathing and comfort techniques
Birth plan and informed consent
Hospital procedures and medications
Cesarean birth and postpartum care
Birth Videos can also be shown upon request, handouts included.

Refresher Class (for parents who have birth experience)
Fee: 3 hours of instruction-$130.00
Basic topics include:
Labor and delivery
Comfort positions and massage techniques
Breathing and relaxation
Warning signs and preterm labor
Medications
Hospital procedures
Cesarean birth and VBAC
Postpartum
Sibling preparation
*Handouts included

Breastfeeding Essentials
Fee: 2 hours of instruction- $100.00
Basic topics include:
Breastfeeding myths
Getting started
Position and latch (movie shown)
Common concerns/remedies
Pumping/storing/accessories
Support resources

Baby Care Essentials
Fee: 2 hours of instruction-$100.00
Basic topics include:
What to expect in the first weeks
Dressing/changing/swaddling
Eating/sleeping/crying/diaper duty
Bathing/common concerns
What to watch out for/when to call the Doctor
Supplies you will need
Resources to help you
*Handouts included
Please call with any questions, I look forward to hearing from you!