Pregnancy
I am there for you from the moment you choose me as your Doula. A satisfying birth experience doesn’t mean everything goes perfectly - it means you feel surrounded with love and support, and that you have a voice that is heard. During pregnancy, I offer comprehensive pre-natal support, helping you connect with the sacredness of your journey. In our appointments, we explore birth traditions that resonate deeply with you and creating personalized birth plans that incorporate what is most important to you. These can include visualization exercises, creating affirmations, planning for pain management, and bring in ceremony. These sacred practices foster a profound connection with the birthing process, grounding and empowering you as you approach labor.
Birth
I am there for you at the onset of labor whether you are birthing at home, a birthing center, or hospital. I attend your birth as a part of your birth team, providing you with the labor support you need as well as supporting your partner. I will join you when you and your partner are ready for me to be there. I will provide physical assistance and comfort,including but not limited to; comforting touch/counter pressures, breathing with you, and holding space for you while you journey through your sacred birthing experience. Should there be a need for the baby to be separated from you, I don't leave your side.
Advocacy is a vital aspect of my role. Hospitals can often feel overwhelming, and clear communication is essential. I assist in ensuring the your birth preferences, plans, and most importantly your voice is honored and respected. Labor is not just a physical journey but a deeply emotional and spiritual one. I offer a sacred space for expressing emotions without judgment, providing encouragement and affirmations to remind you of your strength and resilience. Respecting your choices, whether you opts for a natural birth, pain medication, or a cesarean delivery, is paramount in my support.
Postpartum
Postpartum support is equally sacred in my practice. The weeks following childbirth are a crucial time for you to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I incorporate rejuvenation rituals such as healing baths with calming herbs, cocoa ceremonies, and I help plan nourishing meals that promote healing and lactation.
Throughout this entire journey, my aim is to offer unwavering support, ensuring that you feel empowered, respected, and nurtured. The postpartum period, like the rest of the birthing journey, is a time of immense vulnerability. I encourage you to be gentle with yourself, listen to you body, and reach out for support from me, your healthcare providers, and trusted friends and family.