WHAT I DO
Helping you have a successful journey through pregnancy and birth is what I do. Whether you intend to birth in a hospital (natural, medicated, epidural OR whatever!), have a cesarean, utilize a birth center, give birth at home, have a water birth, use aromatherapy. . .know that I will help you and your partner (if you have one) create a birth plan and a birth space that is tailored to the needs of you and your baby and help you give birth the way YOU want.
MY SPECIALTIES
BIRTH
As a seasoned birth doula, I am a professional support person trained in the needs of the expectant mother and her family during pregnancy and childbirth. I will be there to support you during your pregnancy from the time you hire me, and I will be there for you during your birth. I will support you no matter what your choices are: all-natural, medicated, with an epidural, in a hospital, a birth center, at home, anything you choose. And you can bet there will be no judgement from me, no matter what choices you make during your pregnancy and birth. I will help guide you with evidence-based education and practical hands-on support, including comfort measures, holding space, emotional support, massages and any other techniques I’ve learned. If you are considering a doula, I would love to chat and hopefully partner with you for your pregnancy and birth!
BREASTFEEDING
Historically, mothers received support from family, friends and women of the community that offered mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding challenges. Breastfeeding Counselors are individuals who are an important part of the prenatal and postpartum education and support new mothers receive. As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, I am trained to help you with basic knowledge of breastfeeding and help solve general challenges that sometimes accompany breastfeeding.
BEREAVEMENT
A bereavement doula is a professional who supports people through grief and loss in childbirth. While birth doulas coach families through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, bereavement doulas help families through pregnancy loss. I am certified to serve families through all types of pregnancy loss, and as a bereavement doula I am here to offer compassionate support tailored to your individual situation and needs. To learn more about bereavement doula services, please click here.
MY STYLE
I create a unique process for each expectant mother to help ensure that her goals are met, a successful birth is achieved and everybody is happy. Tattoos optional!
Let's work togetherWHY HIRE A DOULA?
Continuous labor support provided by a doula can result in*:
60% Decrease In Request for Epidural
50% Decrease In Overall Cesarean Rate
40% Decrease In The Use of Pitocin
25% Decrease In Length of Labor
PACKAGES
TATTED: The Last-Minute Package
$ 350
- Must be 38 weeks plus 3 days pregnant to qualify
- Childbirth Education booklet
- Full in-person support during labor
- 30 - 60 minutes of support during the ``Golden Hour``
- No backup doula provided in case of emergency
INKED: The Medicaid Package
$ 550
- One virtual prenatal meeting
- Childbirth Education booklet
- Phone/text/email support during entire pregnancy
- Weekly (check-in) texts on Fridays
- Support to develop a birth plan
- Full in-person support during labor
- 30 - 60 minutes of support during the ``Golden Hour``
- Breastfeeding support if needed
- Payment plans available
THE ARTIST PACKAGE
$ 750
- One long OR two short in-home prenatal visits
- Childbirth Education booklet
- Virtual visits anytime needed
- Phone/text/email support during entire pregnancy
- Weekly (check-in) texts or phone calls on Fridays
- Support to develop a birth plan
- Full in-person support during labor
- 1-2 hours of after-birth ``Golden Hour`` support
- Breastfeeding support if needed
- One in-person postpartum hospital visit if needed
- AT LEAST three postpartum check-in calls
- One daytime home visit postpartum about one week after hospital discharge
- Payment plans available
COLORS: The Childbirth Education Course
$ 300*
*$150 for my Birth Doula clients
- Comes with custom & personalized birth booklet created by me
- Consists of two class meetings that go in-depth over the birth booklet with a very small section of postpartum content
COBI'S SONG: Bereavement Doula Services
$ No Charge
- Continuous support before delivery
- Continuous support through birth and loss
- Provide tools and assistance to help you navigate immediately after loss
- Help with making arrangements after loss
- In-home visit after loss
- As much support as needed during the first month after loss