BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

Serving the Denver community

 

Pregnancy and birth are some of the most transformative times in a person’s life. You should feel confident in your abilities and with the right knowledge and support system, you will.

I am dedicated to supporting parents through a healthy and peaceful pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. At home or at the hospital, your body and your little babe know what to do during birth. You also have natural instincts that tell you how to care for your body and your baby once they arrive. I want you to be confident in the birth process and comfortable in your role as a parent, whatever that may look like to you.

I provide nonjudgmental support to families at home, in a hospital, medicated or unmedicated. What support for you and your family looks like truly depends on your needs and wishes. Whether you need more resources and evidence-based information to ease any fears during pregnancy, a voice to champion your birth plan or emotional and physical support as you welcome your babe into the world and then into your home, my approach is flexible to your needs.

 

hey babe services & fees

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Belly to Baby

$1,200

  • One no-obligation introductory meeting, complimentary

  • Two prenatal meetings

  • Accompany you on a visit with your provider, if you desire

  • Assistance with birth plans and birth options

  • Practices for preparing mind and body for labor

  • Unlimited phone calls, emails and texting leading up to birth

  • 12 hours of physical and emotional support throughout labor

  • Support the gentle cesarean method, if needed

  • Provide suggestions to partner on how best to support birthing person and relief when they need a break

  • Photos and video of birth and baby, if you’d like

  • Support up to an hour after birth, assisting with breastfeeding or other needs

  • One home visit after birth to discuss your labor and provide any resources you need.

 
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Sweet Pea Postpartum

$35/hour

  • Nursery organization before baby arrives, assistance on baby registry

  • Education in newborn care (first bath, swaddling, nail trimming, healthy sleep practices)

  • Ongoing emotional support

  • Access to my vetted, community resources

  • Herbal remedies for recovery

  • Breastfeeding or bottle feeding support

  • Light housekeeping / pet care

  • Light meal and snack preparation or delivery

  • Nutrition and recipe recommendations

  • Errands

Most families benefit from the Sweet Pea Postpartum package for 3-4 weeks after birth, but these services can benefit families at any time in baby’s first year. I recommend booking 3-4 hour sessions each day to receive all benefits of postpartum support.

 
 
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"birth is not only about making babies. it’s about making mothers; strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength."

— Barbara Katz Rothman