Support Services
Serving Nevada County, CA
I like to be flexible in my doula support package offerings because everyone is on their own unique journey. I am offering create your own doula packages! Let’s jump on a complimentary 30 minute call to go over what options may be best for you.
There are some sample package ideas below and individual support services are available.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Support: prenatal visits to go over nutrition, pregnancy testing, decisions, informed consent, childbirth education, fears, excitements, birth planning, postpartum planning, and so much more. Using this time to reflect on what is important to your vision, cob web clearing, taking a look into what patterns may need to be addressed as you approach this major life event. These visits we dive into the depths of your birth vision, preparing you for a more empowered experience, trusting in your intuition and your body’s innate wisdom. Whether its your intro into motherhood or you’ve been here before, there are always areas that may need visiting.
Birth
Birth Support: having a doula at your birth can take some pressure off of your partner or other support person. This support can be hands on with massage, counter pressure techniques and position changes. And it can look like aromatherapy, setting a relaxing environment, nourishment, setting the space for an ideal first 24 hours. It also provides advocating for mother centered birth support, keeping your care team well informed with your birth plan and desires and helping you to navigate any tension that may call for more informed decision making.
Please Note: I am attending a limited number of births during specific months of the year.
Postpartum
Postpartum Support: having postpartum support is invaluable. This support offers ideal nourishment through delicious meals, snacks and beverages for an optimal postpartum healing experience for Mama and bonding experience for baby. My food nourishment is inspired by Asian & Indian cultures that emphasize the importance of the First Forty Days. Support also includes checking in with your healing, listening to your birth story, giving you space to care for your body with herbal baths, warm massage and yoni steams. How you nourish yourself in the 40 days postpartum can set you up for the next 40 years.
Additional services
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Virtual prenatals can be a great way to get your questions answered, to talk through any tough decisions and to plan for birth, postpartum and breastfeeding. Childbirth and Breastfeeding education classes can be offered virtually. All sessions include a summary follow up email with resources.
I use a HIPPA compliant video conferencing program.
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Would you like to prepare yourself for your breastfeeding journey with a prenatal class? Or when challenges arise, book a consultation. I am trained as a breastfeeding support person and can do home visits or virtual support. All sessions include a summary follow up email with resources.
I use a HIPPA compliant video conferencing program.
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I love to organize and lead Mother's Blessings. This can be a great way to start the transition to your birthing time. It often includes receiving blessings from your closest friends, nourishment and pampering. It is a great time to receive postpartum gifts of support. Crafting affirmation cards or flags and making a belly cast can be a fun thing to do with your closest sisters.
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Often times, within the first weeks of postpartum, it can be really important and healing to tell your birth story. This can be paired with a massage, yoni steam, foot soak, or other body care therapy to compliment this process and ease your nervous system . It can also be part of a ceremony designed with burying your placenta.
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A Closing of the Bones massage and ceremony honoring your rite of passage, supporting your body and nervous system after the journey of bringing a human being into this world.
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I offer placenta encapsulation and placenta prints for keepsake.
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Nourishing Massage and herbal bath or steam. Available after December 15th, 2024.
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I am available for emotional and postpartum support and can share resources, options and education around loss and healing.
Text, phone, or in person meetings are all options.
All services can be booked individually or as a package.
Please inquire about pricing. I provide custom quotes based on your specific desires. See sample package ideas below.
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Prenatal Package
5 Prenatal Sessions
Undisturbed Physiological Childbirth Class
Breastfeeding Class
Postpartum Planning Session -
Prenatal & Birth Package
2 Prenatal Sessions
Undisturbed Physiological Childbirth Class
Mother's Blessing
Birth Doula Services
Postpartum Planning Session -
Birth & Postpartum Package
2 Prenatal Sessions
Birth Plan Session
Birth Doula Services
Postpartum Planning Session
Postpartum Doula Services -
Full Service Doula Package
4-6 Prenatal Sessions
Undisturbed Physiological Childbirth Class
Birth Planning Session
Breastfeeding Class
Postpartum Planning Session
Birth Doula Services
Postpartum Doula Services