prenatal doula
What is a prenatal doula? Think wedding planner - but for birth! I’m here to answer your questions and replace Google searching your questions and concerns in pregnancy. Let’s help you get ready for the big day!
What makes me unique
I am a DONA trained doula and I’m a licensed by the California medical board as a midwife. Whether it’s deciding where to give birth, what classes to take, vitamins and nutrition, I’m by your side to provide expert advice and guidance.
service details
Not your average doula
Licensed as a midwife by the Medical Board of California and being certified by Doulas of North America(DONA), puts me in a unique position to be expert resource to families in preparing for birth and postpartum. Support is provided through multiple in-home prenatal and postpartum sessions. I do not attend the birth in-person, but instead focus on building confidence and knowledge to get off to a great start. Families booking this service are likely not looking for in-person birth doula care on the day of the birth, but would like expert support and guidance throughout their journey into parenthood.
Prenatal Support Details
Pregnancy can be overwhelming. There are many options to consider - from deciding where to give birth to what vitamins you need to take and how you can prepare for postpartum healing and newborn care. Having an expert by your side can make all the difference. I meet with you up to 3 times to discuss your concerns and hopes, create birth and postpartum plans and practice comfort measures. I’m trained in Spinning Babies which can help you stay more comfortable in pregnancy and support a faster labor.
when baby arrives
Within a week or so I visit your family to review your birth story and make sure you are all adjusting well to life with your new baby. Babies get quite a bit of check-up in the first few weeks, but moms are often left with little to no follow-up. As a midwife, I’m there to check-up on mom, review how she’s healing (including checking blood pressure and other vital signs), and perform a comforting belly binding session.
I wrap-up care with a 6-8 week virtual Zoom to review signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety and help you connect to community resources and help create a care plan, if needed.
“First time mom and loved the support of Sarah as our doula. I didn’t want more cooks in the kitchen during the birth process but Sarah helped us prepare for pain management, pregnancy questions, etc. and gave me the confidence I needed during a huge shift in our lives.
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Package Details
Guided Journey to Parenthood - $1,200 prenatal and postpartum sessions to help prepare you for a positive birth experience and first 6 weeks postpartum. All sessions can be virtual, if desired. Great for someone looking for support and guidance, but does not want in-person birth support.
1-2 in-home prenatal meetings to teach your partner hands-on comfort techniques, and create a birth plan. This can also be helpful in preparing for a planned cesarean.
1 in-home prenatal session focused on preparing for newborn care and postpartum healing.
1 in-home postpartum wellness visit. Included: birth story sharing time and assessment of maternal health through vital signs check and review of healing.
Ability to message doula throughout pregnancy and 6 weeks postpartum to get expert answers for your current questions.
Hands-on breastfeeding support at the postpartum visit*
Belly binding for postpartum comfort
Please note that day-of in-person doula care is not offered.
