Birth & postpartum doula
Doula care
A doula is a trained companion who gives you continuous emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after birth. Not medical care. Steady, knowledgeable presence.
How it works
From hello to home with baby
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A free meet & greet
This is a chance for me to introduce myself and for you to see whether I’m the right fit for your family. I know I’m not the right fit for everyone. If I’m not, I’ll try to help you find someone who is.
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At least two prenatal visits
We talk through comfort measures, birthing positions and your birth plan. This is where I get to know you and learn what matters most to you. What helps you feel calm when you’re stressed?
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Support while you wait
Once you hire me, I am on standby for any question or need as you prepare for birth: phone calls, texts and email.
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Labor & birth
I’m available whenever you’re ready for me, including at home in early labor, and I stay with you continuously at your birthplace.
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After your baby arrives
Help with your baby’s first feeding, a postpartum follow-up visit, breastfeeding support, referrals to trusted community resources, and phone, text and email support for six weeks.
As your doula, I will
- Be available whenever you are ready for me, including at home during early labor
- Stay with you continuously at your birthplace: hospital, birth center or home
- Share evidence-based information so you can make informed, confident decisions
- Support your partner, so they can focus on you and step out when they need to
- Help with your baby’s first feeding and with breastfeeding
- Visit after the birth and stay reachable for six weeks
- Point you to trusted community resources when you need more support
As a doula, I don’t
- Perform clinical or medical tasks
- Make decisions for you
- Speak to your care team on your behalf
- Project my own beliefs onto your experience
Your doctor or midwife handles your medical care. I make sure you understand your options and feel supported in the choices you make.
Training
Prepared to serve you
- Certified Birth Doula (CBD)Childbirth InternationalAugust 2018
- Comprehensive Postpartum ExpertMay 2022
- Peer Lactation ConsultantMay 2022
- Spinning Babies: Shoulder DystociaJuly 2022
Investment
What it costs
Every family needs something a little different, so pricing depends on the support you’d like. We’ll talk it through at your free meet & greet, with no pressure either way.
If cost is a worry, please still reach out. Making doula care possible for more families is a big part of why JAHKAH exists.
I am not a medical professional. Anything I share is educational and is not medical advice. I cannot diagnose or treat any medical or psychological condition. You are responsible for the decisions you make about your emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health.
Free meet & greet
Start with a free meet & greet.
Call, text or email. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.