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BIRTH SUPPORT

Giving birth is one of the most powerful and transformative experiences of your life — but it can also feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and intense.

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Studies have shown that having a doula can lead to shorter labors, fewer interventions, reduced risk of cesarean birth, and more satisfaction with the birth experience overall. But beyond the research, your doula will help you feel empowered and respected in your choices — whether you’re planning a medicated birth, unmedicated, home birth, hospital birth, or something in between. 

While others focus on the clinical side of birth, I focus entirely on you: your comfort, your confidence, your voice. This kind of continuous, personalized support helps you feel more empowered, less fearful, and deeply supported throughout your birth.

Preparation during pregnancy- Emotional, mental, and physical

Education- What to expect from different stages of labor and possible interventions

Tools for labor -Massage, counterpressure, doula bag essentials, breathing techniques, and mindset support

Position changes- Supporting labor progression and comfort

Emotional support- Mental processing and helping you advocate for your preferences

Support for your partner- Demonstrating techniques and comfort measures to help them  feel more confident, involved, and connected

Steady presence- Continuity in environments where providers and nurses may change

Early postpartum support- Golden hour, bonding and breastfeeding assistance

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A Sneak Peek
at Birth Support 

Birth Support

  • Helping you create a birth plan that reflects your values and preferences

  • Provide comfort measures like massage, counter pressure, and breathing techniques

  • Guiding you through position changes to support labor progress

  • Reminding you to hydrate, eat, and rest

  • Offering continuous encouragement and emotional reassurance

  • Supporting your partner and helping them feel confident in their role

  • Explaining what’s happening during labor in clear, simple terms

  • Helping you advocate for your wishes with respectful communication

  • Staying with you from active labor until after baby arrives

  • Supporting the initial bonding and breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) process

What birth tools are included?

Rebozo

Birth comb

Electric heating pad

Handheld fan

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Birth Availability
Planning ahead is key to ensuring I can be there to support you on your birth journey.
I accept a limited number of birth clients each year to provide personalized, dedicated care. My availability typically fills up several months in advance, so I encourage early booking to secure your spot.

How to Reserve Your Birth Support
 I start accepting birth clients as soon as you know you're pregnant! Once my annual birth client spots are filled, I maintain a waitlist and will notify you if an opening becomes available. If you’re interested in birth support, please reach out as early as possible to discuss your due date and care needs.

What Happens If I’m Fully Booked?
If I’m at capacity, I’m happy to share referrals to trusted doulas who share my values and approach. I’ll also keep your name on a waitlist in case of cancellations or changes. Early planning and booking are the best ways to ensure your spot.

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT

So much energy goes into preparing for birth — and yet, the days and weeks after your baby arrives are often the most raw, vulnerable, emotional, and overlooked part of the journey. Most new parents underestimate how much support they’ll truly need during postpartum. But healing, feeding, sleeping (or not sleeping), and learning to care for a newborn while recovering from birth isn’t something anyone should have to navigate alone. 

 

Postpartum care gives you the space to heal, the guidance to feel confident, and the compassion to feel held — not just as a parent, but as a whole person. Calm, supported parents are better able to bond, recover, and step into their new roles with confidence. 

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Postpartum Support

  • Creating a postpartum plan for success

  • Newborn care (diapering, soothing, bathing, etc.)

  • Breastfeeding support and bottle-feeding guidance

  • Light housekeeping (laundry, dishes, tidying up)

  • Meal prep or simple snack and meal setup

  • Caring for the baby so you can shower, sleep, or eat in peace

  • Education on baby wearing and other infant care 

  • Organizing baby supplies or nursery setup

  • Offering tips on infant sleep, feeding routines, and postpartum healing

  • Providing emotional support and a listening ear

  • Watching for signs of postpartum mood shifts and gently guiding you to resources if needed

  • Helping you feel confident in your new role as a parent

  • Helping with older siblings during adjustment

A Sneak Peek at Postpartum Support

​Feeding support — Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, or formula education and tips and tricks

Emotional care — Space to talk, process your birth, or discussing mom's (and dad's) mental health and healthy coping strategies

Newborn care guidance — Diapering, soothing, baths, babywearing, safe sleep, burping and gas techniques, etc.

Partner & family support— Coaching, bonding ideas, sibling adjustment, boundaries with visitors

Time for rest — Care for your baby so you can sleep, shower, or eat in peace

Household help — Light cleaning, laundry, meal/snack prep, nursery tidying

Practical help— Grocery pickup, quick errands, setting up daily rhythms, accompanying to baby's first appointments

Education and trusted resources — Reference handouts and expert referrals to professionals who are trained in specific areas of care

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