Services
Birth is the first adventure we share with our child
Birth doula support
Serving NYC and northern NJ
Everyone deserves to have an authentic and supported birth experience. As a birth doula, I offer compassionate, inclusive and nonjudgmental care during your pregnancy, labor and birth. I support all bodies and all families. My service includes two prenatal visits, continuous support during labor and birth, and one postpartum visit. I will help you and your partner feel informed, supported and heard throughout the entire birth journey. If you are interested in working with me, please contact me for a free consultation so we can get to know each other.
Prenatal support
During your pregnancy, we will work together to shape your birth plan. We will discuss your birth options and preferences, labor coping strategies and how to prepare your body and mind for childbirth and postpartum.
2 in-person prenatal visits
Personalized resource list
Unlimited email, text or calls to answer questions or offer guidance
24/7 on-call support starting at 38 weeks
Labor support
When you are in labor, I will be your continuous anchor of support. I will join you once you decide you need me and provide emotional, physical and informational support until the birth of your baby.
In-person labor support for you and your partner until birth
Labor coping techniques such as massage, acupressure, movement, positioning, breathing — tailored to your preferences
Up to 2 hours of immediate postpartum support at your birthing location
Postpartum support
Within 2 weeks after the birth, I will visit you to check on you and your baby. I will assist you with newborn care, offer to discuss your birth experience and share any additional resources to help you and baby adjust.
1 in-person postpartum visit
Referrals to trusted resources (feeding, PT, counseling) as needed
Birth doula support package — $750
Sliding scale available for those in need. Please contact me for more information.
FAQs
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A doula is a non-medical professional who is trained in labor and childbirth support. Doulas provide emotional, physical, and informational support to their clients during pregnancy, labor, and the immediate postpartum period.
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As your birth doula, my commitment is to help you embrace your way of bringing your child into the world. However you choose to birth, I will provide you with physical and emotional support and offer guidance to help you fulfill your birthing preferences as much as possible. Research shows that having a doula can have a positive impact on outcomes for both the birthing person and baby — with a 39% reduction in cesarean births, decreased need for pain medication, and shorter labors.
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I am here to provide support and guidance for both you and your partner. If your partners feels comfortable, I can help them become involved in the birth to support you. If they need to take a break or rest while you’re in labor, I will remain by your side and continue to support you.
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I will join you when you are in labor and you decide that you need my support.
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Midwives provide medical care for you during pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. Doulas don’t provide medical services. The main job of a birth doula is to be by your side, offering non-medical techniques during labor, such as breathing, massage, and helping you move into different positions.
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Absolutely. While you have an epidural, it may be difficult for you to get into different positions. As a doula, I can help you move into optimal positions to help baby move down. In case your epidurals doesn’t take effect or you experience side effects, I can also help you manage those situations.