Birth & Postpartum DOULA
congratulations on your pregnancy!
This time of transition is filled with many emotions - from joy and excitement to anxiousness and worry. As a doula, I deeply understand and respect each person's individual journey to motherhood. I believe that having the guidance and support of a doula during your pregnancy, birth, & postpartum can help you navigate this journey with greater ease and confidence.
My role as a doula is to help you have a positive, empowered experience. I am here to ensure that you feel heard and supported throughout the entire process, from prenatal appointments and childbirth education to postpartum care. Every step of the way, I provide compassionate and informed support to help you make the best decisions for yourself and your baby.
With my support, you will feel empowered to make informed decisions about your care. I'll be there to offer guidance and reassurance whenever you need it. Let's work together to make your pregnancy and childbirth experience one that is both positive and transformative.
What is a dOULA?
A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help create the most healthy, satisfying, and transformative birth experience possible.
A doula is not a midwife and does not provide medical care.
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Imagine this...
You're sitting down with your partner, eagerly anticipating the arrival of your baby. You've read all the books, attended the classes, and create a birth plan that feels just right for you.
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However, as your due date approaches, you begin to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. You start to question your decisions and wonder if you're truly ready for what's to come.
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That's where I come in as your doula. I've seen firsthand how every birth is unique. There is no one "right" way to bring your baby into the world. What matters most is that you feel respected, heard, and in control of your journey.
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As your doula, I'll be there every step of the way, providing emotional support and helping you make informed decisions that align with your values and desires. And if unexpected challenges arise, I'll be there to help you adapt and find the best path forward.
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Whether you choose a home birth, a hospital birth, or something in between, I'm here to center your voice and create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your options and make choices that feel right for you.
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Together, we can work to create a positive and empowering birth experience that honors your unique journey and helps you bring your precious little one into the world. Let's make this moment unforgettable for all the right reasons.
As your doula, I am here to provide unwavering support and guidance throughout your labor and birth journey. My main goal is to ensure that you have a positive and meaningful experience, and that both you and your partner feel supported and empowered every step of the way.
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I work exclusively for you and walk with you every step of the way, doing everything in my power to help you achieve the experience you desire. And I stay with you if things need to change, with continuous, unwavering, nonjudgmental support, no matter what path your labor and birth takes.
Four pillars of doula support
PHYSICAL SUPPORT
During your labor, you will receive guidance on positions for comfort and labor progression along with hands-on support like comforting touch, counter pressure, breathing techniques, essential oil application, water therapy, and other “doula magic”. These techniques can help ease your discomfort and make labor more manageable.
Moreover, my expertise in positioning can also help with malpositioned babies. By using my tools for positioning and comfort, you can help encourage the baby to move down through the pelvis and into your arms, making the birthing process smoother and less painful.
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emotional SUPPORT
It is my job to make sure you feel supported, empowered, and respected during your birth based on your unique wishes. Whether your birth is unmedicated or medically complex, you will benefit from additional nurturing and connection as you birth your baby earthside.
I will be your guide during the emotional experience of birth to create a space where you can relax and lean into trusting your body and baby.
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partner
SUPPORT
Bringing a new life into the world can be a beautiful experience that is shared between you and your birth partner. Whether it's your partner, a family member, or a close friend, having someone by your side during labor and birth can be incredibly comforting.
But while your birth partner may be there to support you, they also need support themselves to be able to show up for you in the way you want them to. That's where I come in as your doula. I can help support your birth partner in being as involved as desired with the birth, providing them with tools and techniques to be an active participant in the experience.
If, for any reason, you have chosen not to include someone in your birth plan, don't worry. I can serve as your partner, providing you with continuous support throughout the entire process.
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info & advocacy
Being informed and confident about your options is crucial when it comes to making decisions about your birth experience. As a trained doula, I am equipped with evidence-based resources and information to help you make informed decisions that align with your values and desires. Whether you have questions or concerns prior to or during labor, I am here to provide you with the information you need to make informed choices. With this knowledge, you will feel empowered to use your voice and advocate for the best possible care for you and your baby.
Services & packages
$1100
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Email and phone support from the time of booking for the duration of your pregnancy up to 6 weeks postpartum.
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2 Prenatal Meetings - Visits focused on preparation for labor tailored to your unique needs. We will create (and later review) a birth plan that reflects your desires. A time for us to have open discussion, work through any fears/anxieties, and become comfortable with each other prior to the big day.
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Continuous, extensive support during your labor, birth, and after-birth period for you and your partner from the moment you say you need me through about two hours after birth. There is NO limit on time!
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Use of TENS unit in labor.
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Access to my lending library of pregnancy, birth, and parenting books.
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Access to my extensive electronic resource library, including up to date research, birth preparation resources, birth videos, breastfeeding support resources and more.
$1300
Everything in the Aphrodite package plus...
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One Prenatal Breathwork Session
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The breath is your most powerful coping technique for labor. In this session, you will learn exactly how to utilize your breath to allow your brain to experience labor sensations as less painful or uncomfortable. You will learn different exercises and positions to help you practice this breath so you can easily access and use this tool during your labor.
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You will also learn how to effectively push your baby out using your breath to help make your pushes more impactful.​
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One 2 hour postnatal session in the immediate postpartum period to debrief your birth experience, provide feeding/sleeping/settling support, and/or just provide an extra helping hand to look after baby or do some light housework while you rest or take a shower.
Deepen your birth experience with any of these services. Note that these are discounted for my birth doula clients. Some services are available to non-birth doula clients at a higher price.
Doctor/Midwife Appointment Visit
I will attend one of your prenatal appointments with your doctor or midwife with you to help review your birth plan and begin to build trust among the birth team.
Cost: $75
Photos/Videos of Birth
I am not a professional photographer, but I will use my phone to get some shots and videos that no one else will be able to. I will send the unedited photos soon after birth. Hopefully images and videos that you will enjoy for the rest of your life! Please note though supporting you as your doula is my first priority. I will do my best to capture as many images/videos as possible, but I cannot guarantee particular shots/videos.
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Cost: $50
Matrescence Coaching Sessions
Coaching sessions focus on your mental, spiritual, and emotional preparation for labor and integration into motherhood. During these sessions, we will embark together on your journey from maiden to mama, working through the changes that are coming up for you during your pregnancy and how to gracefully transition into this next phase of your life. These sessions help create the most potent, magical, transformative labor experience possible. The number of these sessions is dependent on your needs/desires as well as when we begin working together during your pregnancy.
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Cost: $150 per 90 minute session
(discounts available for multiple sessions purchased)
Prenatal Energy and Breathwork Sessions
These sessions focus on opening and activating the body in preparation for labor as well as relaxation. We will try out different breathing techniques and clear out any stagnant energies that may impact your labor.
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Cost: $75 per 60 minute session
Blessing Ceremony
Modern society has lost the practice of women honoring women during their transition from maiden to mother. Give your transition to motherhood the sacred attention it deserves with a blessing ceremony. Unlike traditional baby showers, the focus of the blessing ceremony is entirely on you and your journey. The ceremony deepens your spiritual and emotional connection with the women in your community. This loving support builds a foundation of strength for you to step into mothering with confidence, encouragement, and peace.
With your closest friends and family members surrounding you, Carolyn will lead the blessing ceremony with sage wisdom intentionally creating an environment that honors your community.
This 2 hour event draws upon knowledge and traditions of cultures from around the world; including (but not limited to): beaded necklaces, essential oils, smoke cleanings, and of course blessings. Rituals and offerings are chosen based on mama's preferences.
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Cost: $300
Postpartum Meal Service
Are you wanting a freezer stocked with nourishing foods for when baby comes? Let me help stock your freezer! We will come up with a list of meals together and then I will do the grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning up. This can be done in your home or I can fix them up in my kitchen and bring them to your home.
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Cost: $28 per hour plus the cost of groceries
Postpartum Doula Support
Postpartum doula support in your home - I nurture mama so she can nurture her baby. Includes...
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Parenthood preparation - Home prep & organization, system establishment, and communication tools.
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Postpartum education - Quality information about the postpartum period, changes in the body and hormones, and how to cope with the transition.
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Postpartum energy & breathwork sessions - These sessions focus on clearing any "stuck" energy in the body as a result of labor. Even the most positive birth experience can result in our bodies holding on to energy no longer needed after housing and birthing our babies causing issues with physical and emotional healing. Think of these sessions as energetic birth recap to get energy flowing freely again.
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Newborn care education/assistance - Bathing, changing, feeding, sleeping, early development, etc.
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Lactation support - Observing and advising on latch and body positioning to help support successful breastfeeding.
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Grocery shopping and meal/snack preparation.
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General postpartum help - Light house cleaning, laundry, companionship, toddler care, etc.
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Unlimited phone/text/email support (ends two weeks after our last visit unless a new fee is negotiated)
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Cost: $32 per hour (minimum of 12 contracted hours)
Tuck-In Service
Are you feeling overwhelmed about bringing baby home? Let me help make the transition smoother! My top priority is to ensure that you feel comfortable, well-nourished, and confident during your first night at home with your baby.​
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You can expect a nutritious meal, help unpacking your birth bags, and keeping your baby safe while you take a shower and settle in. These are just a few of the many features that I offer to make your first night at home as stress-free as possible.
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Planning a home birth? I'm here to help you too. I will extend my availability to assist with the clean-up process and ensure that your entire family is comfortable and ready for the baby's first night.
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Let me take care of the details, so you can focus on enjoying this special time with your new family member.
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Cost: $200 (maximum 3 hours)
Bengkung Belly Binding
Bengkung belly binding is the art of wrapping a postpartum women's belly for physical support and to help hasten the recovery process after childbirth. This belly binding technique uses a long strip of cloth to wrap around around the abdomen from the hips to the ribcage.