As a birth doula, I provide emotional, physical, informational, and advocacy support to the birthing person and their birth partner during pregnancy, labor and delivery and some of the postpartum period.
During pregnancy... I learn your fears and strengths and provide customized childbirth education to increase your confidence. I help you explore your birth preferences, teach comfort measures, and help you prepare for the postpartum period as well. Whether you have plans for a vaginal or cesarean birth, in a hospital or your home, with a doctor or a midwife, induced or spontaneous, this is a time to learn and build trust - of your body, your mind, and your birth team.
During labour... I provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner and make suggestions for labour progress. I use techniques to manage discomfort and intensity and help your birth partner rise to the occasion. I can also take photos to preserve the memory of your birth date.
Once your baby has arrived... I help carry out your golden hour wishes and ensure both you and your baby have eaten. Within the following week, a postpartum support is arranged so I can support your transition into parenthood and debrief your birth experience.
During labour... I provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner and make suggestions for labour progress. I use techniques to manage discomfort and intensity and help your birth partner rise to the occasion. I can also take photos to preserve the memory of your birth date.
Once your baby has arrived... I help carry out your golden hour wishes and ensure both you and your baby have eaten. Within the following week, a postpartum support is arranged so I can support your transition into parenthood and debrief your birth experience.
The Classic Birth Doula Package, $1,400 (incl. tax), includes:
- A consultation (always free)
- Two prenatal sessions for you to learn, plan and prepare for birth and postpartum
- Access to my collection of books and baby wraps/carriers
- Generous text and email support
- Continuous support throughout labour and delivery
- A batch of homemade lactation cookies
- Two 4 hour postpartum visits (Additional postpartum support offered at a reduced rate)
- A consultation (always free)
- Two prenatal sessions for you to learn, plan and prepare for birth and postpartum
- Access to my collection of books and baby wraps/carriers
- Generous text and email support
- Continuous support throughout labour and delivery
- A batch of homemade lactation cookies
- Two 4 hour postpartum visits (Additional postpartum support offered at a reduced rate)
The Essential Birth Doula Package, $1,200 (incl. tax), includes:
- A consultation (always free)
- Two prenatal sessions for you to learn, plan and prepare for birth and postpartum
- Access to my collection of books and baby wraps/carriers
- Generous text and email support
- Continuous support throughout labour and delivery
- One 2.5 hour postpartum visit (Additional postpartum support offered at a reduced rate)
- A consultation (always free)
- Two prenatal sessions for you to learn, plan and prepare for birth and postpartum
- Access to my collection of books and baby wraps/carriers
- Generous text and email support
- Continuous support throughout labour and delivery
- One 2.5 hour postpartum visit (Additional postpartum support offered at a reduced rate)
*As of December 21 2021 most hospitals in the GTA permit ONE support person in the labour and delivery unit.