LABOR SUPPORT
Your labor and birth experience is as unique as you and your baby. Your baby’s birth should be a safe, judgment-free experience. I can help you develop a birth plan and provide you with care and continuous presence of physical and emotional support. During your labor, I will provide support both at home and in the hospital with comfort techniques, pain coping strategies, and a calming environment to help you maintain a sense of respect, comfort, and confidence throughout your labor and delivery. I help you stay aware and keep you informed with evidence-based information and facilitate communication between you and care providers, so you can better understand medical procedures before or as they occur as well as assist you to develop the communication and decision-making skills to stay informed during labor.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
I can provide both daytime and overnight support. The fourth trimester is a vulnerable time and just as important as labor support for you and your baby. There are often unexpected challenges after leaving the birth nest. I understand what new babies and parents need and I can help the whole family adjust. As a trained and experienced Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula, you can trust me to provide overnight support, so that you can rest and recover from birth. If you are breastfeeding, we can work together to make sure you get the rest you need, while supporting your breastmilk supply. Parents who have quality sleep tend to heal faster, can better care for themselves and their baby during awake time and have lower rates of postpartum mood disorders. As a Postpartum Doula, I will help you develop your intuition and skills required for newborn care, establishing a daily routine and healthy sleep habits for babies. My support is all-inclusive, providing you with nurturing soothing techniques, lactation support, CPR/First Aid education, babywearing education, sibling support, baby’s laundry, light house chores, preparing simple nourishing meals, referrals to resources, and assistance identifying childcare support.
LACTATION
Breastfeeding is a special bonding experience. However, it can be physically and emotionally difficult. Breast engorgement; sore, cracked, or painful nipples; low milk supply; issues with latching; proper nursing positions are some of the challenges new parents encounter. This often influences a person’s decision to stop breastfeeding. Whether this is your first baby or you’ve breastfed before, as a certified lactation counselor, I have specialized training and experience in supporting people who chose to breastfeed.
