Prenatal Support
Provides birthing families with education, information, preference planning, and in-person coaching so you feel
prepared for your birthing experience.
The Prenatal Support Package provides families with affordable and accessible birth preparation. Whether you're planning a a vaginal or cesarean birth, we'll explore the various aspects of birth, labour, and the immediate postpartum period as they apply to your wants and wishes. Please note that my services are not a substitute for a Child Birth Education (CBE) class. It is recommended that families, especially those on their first birthing journey, experience a CBE series. This us allows us to collaborate powerfully as we navigate your birthing preparations and ultimately your overall experience
What's Included
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Complimentary consultation and Intake meeting
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2-3 in-home or virtual prenatal visits (approximately 60-90 mins) depending on your gestational age
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Phone, text and email support up until your birth​
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Personalized birth preference documents
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Access to birth and postpartum planning materials​​​
Topics We'll Cover:
During each prenatal, we will explore the physiological aspects of birth, discuss your birth preferences, practice different comfort measures, and build a practical birthing plan for you and your birthing team. Support partners are encouraged to attend each prenatal session when available so that everyone feels ready for the birthing experience ahead. Other areas of discussion can include:
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Mind and body prep
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Newborn care
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Breastfeeding
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Postpartum recovery
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Nutrition
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Family planning
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VBAC/TOLAC
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Trauma informed resources
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Perinatal mental health
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Bonding and attachment
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Infant sleep
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Babywearing
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Infant feeding
Cost: $425
This is the total cost for the Prenatal Support Package and is priced with both affordability and personalization considerations. Not all families need or want a doula to attend a birth, but want all of the benefits of preparing for birth with a doula's support.