Birth support
yay, you’re pregnant!
Now what?
at some point you have to give birth. that’s a given… but is it that simple? You don’t know what you don’t know, so how do you prepare?
My opinion? Take a birth class and hire a doula. There are so many doulas out there. No wonder- the benefits of working with a doula are plentiful. How do you pick one?
You need to find someone with whom you feel you could build trust. Your doula needs to be someone who you feel is the right fit for you, that will have your back and that will make you feel safe and trusted as you cross the veil to birth your baby. It needs to be someone that will offer education and information without bias, and will respect and protect your choices no matter what those are. Selflessly, honestly and lovingly. Because you deserve that.
Labor and birth may very well be the hardest thing you ever do.
The way you breathe, the way you move, the way you allow your body to soften around the intensities of labor… all of this plays into your experience. With me by your side, you will receive care that is both research-based, experiential and intuitive. I am in it with you, committed. I read your body and give gentle reminders on where to focus your efforts so you may stay calm and sink into the process. I will guide you through these waters, anchor and ground you so you may sink deep into yourself, to safely collect your baby.
I’m interested!
What’s your service area?
I travel throughout most of the Rogue Valley. I am based in Ashland, OR. For home births I travel to Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Jacksonville, Central Point and Eagle Point. Locations farther north may be possible; reach out and let’s talk!
I provide doula support at home*, as mentioned above, and at Asante Ashland Community Hospital (Family Birth Center), Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Providence BirthPlace (Medford).
Depending on my client load, I may be available to travel to Rogue Birth Center and Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass.
*when you are working with a licensed home birth midwife
want to learn more about how birth works?
sign up for birth classes!
Birth support
home, hospital, birth center
No matter what kind of birth you envision, or where you feel safest, I will happily support your birth and your choices. It does not matter whether you want to labor unmedicated or have already decided on an epidural; whether you want a vaginal birth or a cesarean… doula support is always a great choice.
Sibling support
for home births
If you’re planning a home birth with older children present and you want your partner’s support, it may give you peace of mind to add someone to your birth team who is there just for them. Sibling support is the perfect way to make sure both you and your child(ren) are well cared for, so you can focus on the task at hand.
What’s included?
- Unlimited text and email support
- Two prenatal sessions at my Ashland office
- Phone/ text support during early labor
- Continuous labor support from active labor on, or upon request
- Support immediately after birth (typically 1-2 hours) including initiating breastfeeding/pumping
- Two postpartum visits where I come to you
- If applicable: support at provider appointments, induction support, cesarean support, bereavement support
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Their experience
Quality support is the key to an empowered birth experience.
birth support packages
- first time clients
- text & email support
- custom birth preferences (hospital birth)
- two prenatal sessions
- continuous labor support
- two postpartum visits
- $1,500 or OHP benefit
- scheduled cesarean*
- *no intention to labor
- text & email support
- one/two prenatal session(s)
- day-of support + 1-2hrs post-recovery
- one/two postpartum visit(S)
- $750+ or OHP benefit
- returning clients
- text & email support
- custom birth preferences (hospital birth)
- one/two prenatal session(s)
- continuous labor support
- one postpartum visit
- $1,250 or OHP benefit
- sibling support°
- °home birth only / click to learn more
- one planning session
- one playdate with your kiddo(s)
- continuous sibling support during labor
- 1-2 hours support after birth
- $800+ or OHP benefit
