Basic Overview Of My Birth Services
Prenatal Visit
During prenatal visits with me, we will get to know each other and create a comfortable relationship with open communication. We will have 4 visits (more or less depending on needs of family and time) including but not limited to the following:
- Together we will create a plan based on your families unique needs, learn breathing and grounding techniques to remain calm and in tune with your body throughout your pregnancy, and basic childbirth education
- We will find your body's alignment to help engage your baby into the pelvis, learn labor and birth positions, and show your birth partner ways that you two can connect and work together during your birthing time.
- Together we will focus on postpartum preparation - learning to change diapers, swaddle, and baby wearing, bedside essentials, sponge and swaddle baths, the importance of skin to skin and delayed cord clamping, etc!
- We will go over the basics of childbirth education and newborn care to prepare you for what is to come.
- Birth prep and much more!
It is my goal for every family to feel loved and supported during this magical time, and to empower you and your birth partner to make the best decisions for your family.
Labor and Birth Support
I am fully here for you once you decide to have me as part of your birth team! You can text, call, video chat, or email me with any questions, for support, and to keep me posted on your progress through your pregnancy journey!
Once labor has started and you are ready for me, I will join you. We will use the breathing techniques and movements we have practiced in your prenatal visits to keep you comfortable and find your rhythm.
Your birth plan will be presented to your care team so we are all on board with your family's preferences! I also am happy to offer to take notes and photos of your experience for you to cherish forever. Whether you are birthing at home, birth center, or hospital, I will do everything I can to make this experience as close to your birth plan as possible. Though babies don't always follow the plans we make, we will have backup ideas to make sure any curve ball that is thrown your way is nagivated with your preferences!
Postpartum Support
After your beautiful baby is welcomed into the world, I will stay with you and offer feeding, emotional, and physical support for up to 2 hours postpartum or until your most comfortable with me leaving.
Once you are settled in at home, we will have a postpartum visit to chat about your experience and to help with feeding and anything you need and present you with your postpartum gifts! I will also help with:
- Baby wearing
- Light household chores
- Feeding support
- Emotional support
- Light massage & relaxation
- Nurtured Root Apothecary Gift Basket and hand knit merino wool baby booties