You desire a natural, physiological, undistrubed birth, and a woman to walk alongside you in the process.
What I bring to the table
Serving as a birthkeeper/doula is a very intimate relationship, and I believe that a large part of prep work for birth is growing in relationship with you and your husband, so we can all feel comfortable + safe in each other’s presence. I love to let the prenatal visits spill over into getting coffee, sharing a meal, or working out together
Keeping the sacred space of birth with my presence, I bring my experience in witnessing natural, physiological birth. I bring confidence & peace to your birth space, knowing this is possible for you
Comprehensive education on the hormonal & chemical events that set birth up to be physiological
Nutritional, herbal, supplemental, and movement support for a comfortable pregnancy, using the Way of the Hearthmother
Encourage Dads to take their rightful place as protector over the birth space, giving them practical tools & ways to help the mother during labor
As my skills continue to grow and evolve, I am able to offer comfort measures, suggested position changes, etc. during labor & make sure you are well hydrated
Encourage you to connect to your baby + experience of motherhood
Listen as to you process the transformational experience of birth
Guided emotional processing both before and after birth
I do not bring fear into the birth space, but a confidence in the both God’s design for the woman’s body + birth, and trust in His plan to unfold
Helping you recognize your sphere of control vs. what is not in your control
When birth does not go as planned, both 100% informed and spirit-filled guidance as you decide how to proceed
Mentorship in the Way of the Hearthmother as put forth by Lauren Hall, here
Investment: Doula $1450 - $1750
Holistic Doula Services
Three prenatal appointments 1-2 hours each to build trust & understanding, and to prepare your mind + body + soul
Holistic health recommendations
Recommended ways to prepare your body for birth
Co-creating a birth plan if desired
Going over your birth history, vision, & experiences
Emotional Processing Session option
Class to prepare husband for birth
Access to Unmedicated Academy 30+ hours of physiological birth prep
On call from 38 wks to birth
When labor starts: arrive when you desire & stay through 3 hours postpartum
Unlimited text communication from when you hire me to 6 weeks postpartum
Two postpartum apps 1-3 hours to process the birth, support mother-baby dyad, etc.
Simple birth photography or videography on your phone if desired
*Add on HTMA for $100
*Natural Family Planning/Fertility Awareness Charting option for our sessions
Nutrition & movement strategy, cultivating your birth vision, guided emotional processing sessions, postpartum plan, fertility awareness postpartum, personalized research on any special topics, etc.
Unlimited call or text support
Monthly prenatal visits leading up to birth
2 postpartum visits
“Doula Dad” course
Access to Unmedicated Academy, 30+ hours of Childbirth Education & advocacy training
If you don’t have an in-person doula, cannot find one you align with, or desire more support than your doctor is giving you, this package is for you!
You know that birth is a sacred event, and you desire to be accompanied spiritually + mentally + emotionally through pregnancy & birth.
You want access to nutritional, herbal, and holistic supplement recommendations.
Virtual Holistic Doula support
we can chat…
Investment: $1200
Access to Unmedicated Academy, 30+ hours of childbirth education & advocacy training for hospital birth
1 virtual visit with me to go over any questions, birth plan, etc.
Unlimited messaging support
Worksheets for birth & postpartum prep I use with my in-person clients
Access to “Doula Dad” course
*note: you will sign up through Unmedicated Academy, and then receive a welcome email from me with how to set up the online app, get access to Doula Dad, etc.!
Childbirth Education Course
Investment: $347
You desire a natural, physiological birth, and a woman to be alongside you in this process
You desire someone alongside you to process your beliefs and experiences about pregnancy + childbirth
You desire to do all in your control to ensure a healthy pregnancy + physiological birth (diet, lifestyle, stress reduction, etc.)
You trust, or desire to trust, God’s plan for your birth over your own plan
You are open to receiving suggestion for whole-istic wellness and care, and taking responsibility for your own health and prenatal care
You believe that birth is a more wholistic event, but you are not 100% sure how to get there
You are open to both deep work/introspection and not holding onto emotions/beliefs/trauma that don’t serve you
You want someone to accompany you, actively listen and hold space
You want an unassisted birth, yet you want another woman (who is comfortable with a normal, physiological birth), to sit beside you, note-take (or not), sing or record or be silent, bring snacks, encourage or assist your husband
You are having a homebirth with a midwife, yet you would like another support person there to notice and suggest comfort measures, position changes, tension releases, etc.
You want a natural, physiological birth in the hospital
It is your first baby and you desire extra encouragement + reassurance in the birthing process
Should I set up a consult?
Q & A
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I am willing to have a doula-type role at an unassisted birth (see above). It is especially important that we go through a extensive interview process to determine if we are a good fit, and to be crystal-clear about what roles & responsibilities each party with take. For example, my role in the case of an emergency would be to act as an encourager, helping you to process the situation by reminding you of the pre-planned course of action.
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I currently support women who desire natural hospital births without intervention and are willing to advocate for themselves (with their husband!) We will create a birth plan together. I do prefer to support women in the home, as I believe it creates a setting for birth to unfold most peacefully.
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I believe that every woman should have a support system, and if she desires, a doula to work with. Please reach out to share about your particular need, and we can discuss to see if it is possible for me to work with you. Location relative to me also affects the cost.
I also offer low-cost or free of charge services to moms in crisis pregnancy situations, so please let me know and I can work with the organization helping you.
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Nope! If desired, I am willing & able to bring in aspects of spirituality for Christian & Catholic Christian women.