dou·la
ancient Greek word meaning women that serve women; in modern times referring to education, physical, and emotional support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum
doula support overview
birth & postpartum plannig
investment: $50/hr
preserving the right to birth your way, consulting with families on education, relaxation, and intuitive practices while family planning and before birth. taking some of the uncertainty out of birth. presenting evidence-based information on options, encouraging families to make informed choices. facilitating birth plans and preparation, providing physiological childbirth education, blessing way ceremonies, prenatal bodywork, and more. fully invested in achieving your desired outcome. perfect for those looking for private prenatal education, birth and postpartum planning, advocacy preparation and a guide to childbirth.
birth doula support
investment: $1700
serving as a part of the birth team by providing unwavering support. birth and family advocate leading up to and for the duration of labor. once i arrive at your birth, i rarely leave your side - i assist by communicating about preferences, offering comfort and pain management every step of the way, encouraging partners to be involved and take charge when necessary. optional photos can be taken to document the magic of your journey. together we co-create a space for the entire family to feel safe, calm, and trusting in the natural unfolding of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. bringing full presence, love, and compassion.
postpartum day support
investment: $40/hr
nurturing the family during the 4th trimester, with special attention to birthing people + newborn babies. providing comfort, relaxation and steady positive reassurance. helping baby integrate with partners, siblings, and fur babies. modeling newborn care and self care for all. a calming presence, specially trained for moments of sleep deprivation and neglect of self. honoring the mother’s most essential needs during this precious time, including nourishment on all levels - physically, mentally, emotionally, and beyond. complimentary bodywork and birth or trauma processing can be implemented
at any time. infant care included.
postpartum night support
investment: $45/hr
sleep is essential for optimal recovery and settling into this new phase of life. it can also be the hardest to receive at this juncture of your journey. overnight support provides a bridge between self-care and caring for your precious newborn. with over 10 years of experience with newborns and specialized training in pre and perinatal studies, rest assured you and your baby are in tender loving hands. learn tips along the way for optimal sleep and nurturing a newborn baby within the first 4 months of life. complimentary bodywork can be implemented as a way to help unwind the system before bed (available upon request). an offering for breastfed or bottle-fed babies.
my hope
to provide non-judgmental physical and emotional support for each family on the path of bringing forth new life. to learn from each woman, hold space for the surrender to her birth and postpartum experience, and witness her transcend who she has been up to this point. open space for feeling grounded, nourished, empowered and connected - as a platform to raise children who are thriving, strong, and the highest expression of themselves.
what does full support look like?
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preparation: birth & postpartum planning
prenatal meeting #1: step into creating birth intentions
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learn about the many different options you have when giving birth at home or in the hospital
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discuss comfort measures in pregnancy and labor, fears and concerns, leaning into evidence-based information
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receive resources to improve birth outcomes, including support in finding the right provider, creating a birth plan, and learning to be your own best advocate
prenatal meeting #2: envision your experience
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reflect and share how you envision this right of passage and what your unique family needs to thrive
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work through fears and cultural conditioning around birth and motherhood
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get to know the stages of labor, hormones, and how to honor the physiological process
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discuss all things birth and postpartum, from labor to breastfeeding to sleep rhythms and bodywork
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action: enter laborland supported by birth doula
with your intention and preparation established, along with the support of a trusted guide (your doula), you are able to fully let go and surrender to your birth experience. partners and doulas come together to support what the birthing person needs most - the confidence to let go in a safe and nurturing space, full trust in her instincts, and the physical/emotional support to confidently manage any arising sensation.
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follow through: immediate postpartum
you are encouraged to build the nest with optimal support, nourishment, and care from the moment baby arrives. postpartum can be a time for profound healing and rejuvenation with the support of your village. as your doula i remain with you, available to pick up meals, coordinate with family and friends, establish a meal train, offer newborn care advice and other local/virtual resources that would benefit.
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integration: mothering the mother
within the first 16 weeks of the baby's life is also known as the fourth trimester. as your postpartum doula, i can offer support to you and your baby however it is needed at the time. this may include postpartum healing guidance and support, getting adequate sleep, navigating breastfeeding challenges, learning to understand your newborn, and processing your birth story.
a note about payment:
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currently accepting Zelle, Venmo, Cash or Check
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happy to work with families on flexible payment plans (just ask!)
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qualified for Carrot reimbursement (sometimes provided by employers)
birth and postpartum
doula scholarships
are you seeking doula support but don't have the means to invest? as a proud board member of Cape Fear Area Doulas, we are passionate about serving our community regardless of the ability to pay. we raise funds to offer full birth and postpartum support scholarships. any local pregnant person is eligible to apply, scholarships are primarily given to low-income families, single parents, and people facing birthing and/or postpartum hardships.
