“Good beginnings make a positive difference in the world, so it is worth our while to provide the best possible care for mothers and babies throughout this extraordinarily influential part of life.” ~ Ina May Gaskin
Support for you
Doulas are trusted women who assist expectant couples during pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenting. They provide consistent, knowledgeable and empathetic care, supporting the woman's physical and emotional needs .
Above all, I believe in you and support whatever choices you need to make to birth your way.
Prenatal
Circling together in the comfort of your home where we can begin to trust the process of your wishes and navigate the concerns, questions and thoughts you have around labour & birth. Generally 2-3 visits over the course of the 3rd trimester.
Birth & Labour
The care I offer for your physical and emotional well-being by using comfort measures such as massage and relaxation techniques, breathing guidance, position support, verbal encouragement and a caring hand. Continuously from the moment I am called upon to the birth of your child.
Postpartum
After the Birth I serve the mother and her family throughout the postpartum transition period. I offer a non-judgmental presence in the home and am trained in breastfeeding support, personal mother-care guidance, newborn care techniques, babywearing, emotional and informational support for the family including connecting with community programs and other perinatal professionals if requested. I encourage parents to trust their instincts and protect the "babymoon" period as an extended part of the birthing process.
Payment
The dance of birth can take on many forms and as such I offer a sliding scale of $550 - $850 depending on the amount of time I have been present during pre-natal visits, labour & birth and postpartum healing. It is an honour to be present during this journey and I wouldn't want financial limitations to be a hinderance in being asked to join your support circle. Please feel free to discuss payment options with me.
I ask for a $200 retainer fee paid upon our first prenatal visit and the remainder to be paid within 3 weeks of your birth.
Support for you
Doulas are trusted women who assist expectant couples during pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenting. They provide consistent, knowledgeable and empathetic care, supporting the woman's physical and emotional needs .
Above all, I believe in you and support whatever choices you need to make to birth your way.
Prenatal
Circling together in the comfort of your home where we can begin to trust the process of your wishes and navigate the concerns, questions and thoughts you have around labour & birth. Generally 2-3 visits over the course of the 3rd trimester.
Birth & Labour
The care I offer for your physical and emotional well-being by using comfort measures such as massage and relaxation techniques, breathing guidance, position support, verbal encouragement and a caring hand. Continuously from the moment I am called upon to the birth of your child.
Postpartum
After the Birth I serve the mother and her family throughout the postpartum transition period. I offer a non-judgmental presence in the home and am trained in breastfeeding support, personal mother-care guidance, newborn care techniques, babywearing, emotional and informational support for the family including connecting with community programs and other perinatal professionals if requested. I encourage parents to trust their instincts and protect the "babymoon" period as an extended part of the birthing process.
Payment
The dance of birth can take on many forms and as such I offer a sliding scale of $550 - $850 depending on the amount of time I have been present during pre-natal visits, labour & birth and postpartum healing. It is an honour to be present during this journey and I wouldn't want financial limitations to be a hinderance in being asked to join your support circle. Please feel free to discuss payment options with me.
I ask for a $200 retainer fee paid upon our first prenatal visit and the remainder to be paid within 3 weeks of your birth.
