Services & Packages

Birth Doula Services

• A complimentary initial consultation

• 2 prenatal sessions, in your home, in which we will discuss your preferences, dive deep into your vision for birth, address any concerns or questions, and prepare mentally and physically for the birth of your baby and for postpartum

• 24/7 support via phone, message or email once your on call period starts at 37 weeks until delivery.

• Resources on almost any birth topic - my own handouts, research studies, articles and essays, referrals to practitioners and other birth-related folks

• Assistance with writing out your birth preferences and protecting them during labor and delivery.

• Continuous, by-your-side support throughout your labor, from the time you ask me to join you, until you and your baby are settled

• Pain Management- non-pharmacological

• Support with initial feeding (breastfeeding or chestfeeding) and early bonding/protection in the Golden Hour

• Two postpartum sessions, to review your birth, offer support and guidance with feeding, newborn behavior and care, and for me to take care of your needs while you nurture your new baby

Birth Doula Package

The "Golden Hour" after birth

That first hour after your baby is born matters more than most people realize.

It’s when your baby is wide-awake, alert, and ready to meet you. Skin-to-skin contact helps regulate your baby’s temperature, heart rate, and breathing, and it also triggers your body to release oxytocin, the hormone that helps the placenta be born and starts milk production and most importantly imprints the bonding process.

When we leave birth parents and baby undisturbed in that first hour, we see babies crawl to the breast and latch on their own. It’s not magic. It’s instinct.

Too often, that time gets interrupted for weighing, wiping, and checking. But most of those things can wait.

Your baby only has one first hour. Lets protect that hour!

Overnight Shifts

The skilled support you need to have a good night of rest as a new family, caring for your needs as parents and baby.

$55 per hour - 4 hour minimum
$75 per hour for awake care

Daytime Shifts

Helping you navigate your new daily routine, so you can bond with your baby and support your healing.

$55 per hour - 4 hour minimum

• Postpartum recovery and self-care

• Fourth Trimester

• Exploring parenting styles

• Partner support

• Routine building and strategizing

• Navigating infant feeding & lactation support

• Newborn comfort techniques

• Infant sleep positioning & timing

• Troubleshooting issues in real-time

• Newborn product and safety information

• Day-to-day light housekeeping & baby laundry

• Wash and sterilize bottles and pumping equipment

• Help organize/facilitate visitors, meal trains etc

These shifts focus on:

24 Hour Care

24 hour live-in care for the first 72 hours after you return home with the baby. Helping you establish a new "normal" with confidence.

Welcome Home Visit

• Transitioning from hospital/birth center

• Baby's first bath

• How to care for the umbilical cord

• Swaddling tips with your baby

• Diapering tips with your baby

• Breastfeeding support

• Postpartum sitz baths/padsicle prep

• Baby wearing tips

• Mental wellness check-in

• Unpacking hospital bag

• Organize nursery area/items

• Herbal tea time and foot soak

• Assist birth parent with shower or bathing/hair washing

Available Add-ons

Meal Planning and Meal Prep

This usually covers 5 days of prepped lunches and dinners for one person, or fewer meals for a family. Can be customized to your needs.

• Nutrient Focus: Prioritizing foods rich in iron, healthy fats, fiber, and protein to aid physical healing, stabilize blood sugar, and support milk production.

• Minimal Preparation: Focusing on meals that are easy to reheat, and require little to no cooking on the day of consumption. This often involves freezing pre-cooked meals (like casseroles, soups, and muffins).

• Hydration: Scheduling or integrating fluid-rich foods and easy-to-grab beverages.

• Convenience: Utilizing simple, non-perishable snacks and easily assembled meals (e.g., yogurt, trail mix, deli wraps) that can be eaten quickly while tending to the newborn.

Navigating Baby's First Pediatrician Visit

My role is to handle the logistics so you can focus entirely on the baby and the doctor's instructions. This includes:

• Transportation and Timing: Ensuring the car seat is properly installed, managing the clock to arrive on time, and handling the physical movement of the baby and gear in and out of the clinic.

• Gear Management: Carrying the diaper bag, blankets, and any documents (like discharge papers or insurance cards).

• Check-In and Wait: Handling the check-in process, filling out forms, and managing the waiting room. The parent can hold the baby while you handle the clipboard.

• Documentation: Acting as a second set of ears and hands during the consultation. This is the most valuable role. I will take notes on key information, such as:

  • Instructions regarding feeding amounts or frequency.

  • Specific details about medication dosages (if any).

  • The date and time for the next appointment.

  • Any key milestones or warning signs the doctor mentions.

Postpartum Doula Services