Hi there, 

Thank you for scheduling a consultation with me. I look forward to meeting you and learning how I can best support you during your pregnancy, labor, and/or postpartum time. 

Below I’ve laid out a description of services you can review in advance so we can use our time during the consultation for any questions you have and get to know each other a bit more. 

Birth Support Packages: 

• 2 prenatal meetings during which we: cover childbirth education and infant feeding, create your birth preferences one-pager, practice advocacy strategies & labor coping techniques, engage your partner for support, and prepare for your postpartum period.

• I share resources and referrals tailored to your needs throughout your pregnancy. 

• I am on call 24/7 for you starting at 38 weeks. 

• Support you during labor, meeting at your home, hospital, or birth center 

• 1-2 postpartum meetings during which we: practice feeding techniques, newborn care & babywearing, focus on your recovery & healing, and process the birth.

Postpartum Support Packages: 

• Recovery: support your physical healing and emotional well-being and transition into parenthood. 

• Feeding: nursing holds and positions, lactation and pumping know-hows, bottle feeding whether formula or breast/chest milk, referrals for further support. 

• Newborn Care: Techniques to soothe baby, including baby wearing, swaddling, movement, massage.

• Light housekeeping: Laundry, light cleaning, dishes, errands, meal prep.

• Family support: Promote bonding, create special memories and/or welcoming ceremonies for the new arrival and recognizing the shifting dynamics of the whole family.