Doula Services for Birth & Postpartum Support

Prenatal Support

Includes:

  • 1–2 prenatal meetings to discuss birth preferences and goals

  • Creating your birth plan (if desired)

  • Evidence-based information about labor, comfort techniques, and decision-making

  • Emotional support via text/email throughout pregnancy

Goal: To help you feel informed and prepared for birth.

  • Personalized birth planning to align with your preferences

  • Guidance on preparing physically, mentally, and emotionally for labor

  • Education on comfort measures, relaxation techniques, and coping strategies

  • Information on nutrition, wellness, and holistic pregnancy care

  • Emotional support and empowerment throughout your pregnancy

  • Access to evidence-based resources and continuous communication

Birth and Labor Support

Includes:

  • 24/7 on-call availability starting at 36 weeks

  • Continuous support during active labor at home, birthing center, or hospital

  • Physical comfort techniques (breathing, massage, positioning)

  • Emotional support and guidance for both birthing person and partner

  • Help communicating with your birth team

Goal: To help you feel calm, confident, and supported throughout labor.

  • Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor

  • Comfort techniques, including massage, positioning, and breathing exercises

  • Advocacy for your birth preferences and open communication with your care team

  • Emotional reassurance and calm presence during all stages of labor

  • Support for partners and family members to enhance their involvement

  • Assistance with the postpartum transition immediately following birth

Placenta Encapsulation

  • Safe and professional preparation of placenta into easy-to-take capsules

  • Options for steamed encapsulation methods

  • Adherence to strict safety and sanitation protocols

  • Personalized consultation to discuss the encapsulation process

  • Believed benefits: hormonal balance, improved mood, and enhanced postpartum recovery

  • Capsule delivery within a few days after birth

I don’t have to be your doula to Encapsulate your placenta!

The Placenta Encapsulation Process

1. Consultation and Planning

  • We discuss your preferences, address any questions, and explain the encapsulation methods.

  • We’ll coordinate pickup arrangements based on your birth plan.

2. Safe and Sanitary Pickup

  • Once your baby is born, we promptly collect the placenta from your birth location (hospital, birthing center, or home).

  • We follow strict safety protocols to ensure proper handling and transport.

3. Preparation

  • The placenta is thoroughly cleaned and inspected.

  • Depending on your preference, it is either gently steamed with traditional herbs or prepared steamed.

  • The placenta is then thinly sliced and dehydrated at a low, safe temperature.

4. Grinding and Encapsulation

  • Once fully dehydrated, the placenta slices are ground into a fine powder.

  • The powder is carefully placed into capsules, amount of capsules depends on the placenta size.

5. Packaging and Delivery

  • The capsules are securely packaged, labeled, and delivered to you within 2–4 days after birth.

  • You will receive instructions on proper storage and dosage recommendations.

6. Aftercare and Support

  • I’m available for follow-up questions and support as you begin taking your capsules.

Holistic Sitz Bath

Holistic Sitz Bath

Holistic Sitz Bath

A holistic sitz bath is a soothing, warm soak designed to support postpartum healing and promote overall wellness. Made with natural herbs and botanicals, it helps reduce inflammation, ease discomfort, and encourage tissue repair after childbirth. The gentle steam and herbal infusion provide relaxation while supporting the body’s natural recovery process.

"Birth is not just about making babies. It’s about making mothers—strong, capable, and confident."

— Barbara Katz Rothman