Doula Support Now Covered for BCBS Federal Families!

Personalized education and emotional support throughout your pregnancy. You’ll have ongoing access to me by phone and email as questions or needs arise.
Includes two in-person prenatal visits that cover:

• Childbirth education and physiological birth preparation
• Understanding your birth options and preferences
• Crafting a thoughtful, values-aligned birth plan (if desired)
• Comfort techniques, labor positions, and coping tools
• Preparing for the fourth trimester and postpartum recovery

Compassionate, continuous support throughout every stage of labor and birth. I offer grounded emotional presence and physical comfort as you move through the sacred work of bringing your baby earthside. Support includes:

• Encouragement and reassurance
• Hands-on comfort (massage, counterpressure)
• Guidance on movement and positioning
• Partner support for connection and confidence
• Advocacy to maintain a peaceful birth space
• Up to two hours of post-birth care, including breastfeeding support if desired

 Nurturing support as you settle into life with your newborn.

• Available via phone or email for two weeks following the birth for questions, processing your birth experience, or emotional encouragement
• In-home postpartum visit within the first two weeks to check in on your physical and emotional recovery, newborn care, and feeding support

A comprehensive, hands-on assessment in the comfort of your home. Includes observation of a feeding session, evaluation of baby’s latch and positioning, assessment of milk supply, and discussion of any feeding concerns or goals.   

Guidance tailored to your needs, whether you're returning to work, exclusively pumping, or offering occasional bottles. Includes:

• Flange sizing and pump setup
• Creating a pumping routine
• Safe milk storage guidelines
• Introducing a bottle with breastfeeding in mind

Compassionate support for common breastfeeding challenges, including:

• Painful latch or nipple trauma
• Suspected tongue or lip tie 
• Low milk supply or oversupply
• Engorgement or plugged ducts 
• Mastitis or inflammation

Gentle, informed support after tongue or lip tie release (frenectomy). Focuses on:

• Re-establishing a deep, effective latch
• Oral exercises and suck training
• Feeding plan adjustments to support healing and milk transfer
• Encouragement and reassurance throughout the healing process

Assistance with diapering, bathing, soothing techniques, and establishing routines. Helping with laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up to create a comfortable home environment.  

Providing reassurance, holding space for clients to share their birth story, and offering empathetic support. 

Guidance on proper latch, positioning, and addressing common breastfeeding challenges.