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One of my favorite parts of providing doula support is spending time connecting and preparing for your birth journey together. During these visits, we’ll explore:

• Creating a birth plan that supports your needs and desires in any birth setting

• Gentle stretching to optimize fetal positioning and prepare your body for labor

• Relaxation techniques and comfort measures for every stage of birth

• Common hospital interventions and how to avoid them, as well as what to be aware of going into labor so you can make informed choices with confidence

• Advocacy skills and communication strategies to help you feel heard and affirmed in the birthing room

• Labor positions and movement techniques to encourage progression of labor

My goal is to provide you with ongoing care and reassurance throughout your pregnancy. You and your birth partner(s) will receive:

• Personalized prenatal support for as many months as we work together

• Answers to questions that come up along the way, big or small

• Steady encouragement to help you feel informed, grounded, and never alone on your journey

Starting at 37 weeks, I will be available 24/7 to answer questions, offer emotional support, and provide practical tips for relaxation and movement during early labor until you’re ready for me to join you.

From the moment you’re in labor and ready for me to join, I'm there for you and your birth partner(s) through the entire birth, offering:

• Advocacy and emotional support

• Hands-on assistance with movement and labor positions

• Plenty of comfort measures and relaxation techniques

• Active coaching and encouragement for you and your birth partner(s) during labor and delivery

An in-home visit within two weeks of your birth, during which I offer:

• postpartum doula care

• lactation support

• space to rest, reflect, and process your birth experience

Together, we’ll tend to both your physical recovery and emotional well-being as you settle into life with your new baby.