Hello, I’m a birth and postpartum doula in New York City. If you’re here you probably want to know more about me and… are a birthing person looking for an empowering birth experience or are someone who is curious about what I do and how I do it.
No matter the reason, welcome, I’m grateful you’re here.
Check out the pages that follow to learn more about me and my doula work.
Having my first child in 2007, ignited a passion in me to work with pregnant people in some capacity but I didn’t know how. Labor and delivery was so fascinating to me that I considered becoming an OB/GYN because delivering babies seemed so cool but didn’t have the desire to go to school. I quietly set that dream aside until…
The experience with my second child, born June of 2020 in NYC, while under the care of passionate providers, with the support of a doula, I finally knew how I’d make my entrance in the world of birth work. I was called to become a doula and empower women through childbirth.
For months following the birth of my second baby I searched for the right course to begin my training but nothing spoke to me. Once a month I’d go back to the website of the organization I wanted to train with only to be disappointed when nothing sparked. A little over a year later I finally found “the one,” the school I’d train with and all I can say it was worth the wait!
Check out my next page to learn my mission statement.
Doula is a Greek word that translates to, “a woman’s servant,” but it is so much more than it’s translation.
A doula serves families with nurturing energy while educating them on their journey into parenthood. Offering emotional, physical and informational support to empower them in making choices that they can be comfortable with. Below are some examples of the support we provide.
Often times new parents don’t know what to expect when they are pregnant. A doula supports birthing people and their partners understand the changes that are happening with their emotions and their bodies.
During labor and delivery physical support is crucial to remaining calm and staying centered. Focusing within through rhythmic breathing, gentle massage and adjusting labor positions are a few ways a doula promotes an intimate birth experience through comfort measures.
Unsure about pain medication or wondering about the benefits of breastfeeding vs. formula? We answer all of those questions and more using only evidence-based information with no judgment or biased. A doula does the research so you don’t have to.
Now that we know the definition of the word doula, you may be surprised to learn that there are many different ways doulas are “a woman’s servant.” Supporting birthers after they’ve had their baby is another one of those ways.
Here you can learn more about the support we offer to parents who already gave birth!
New parent and never changed a diaper? Wondering which diaper rash cream is best? Not sure how to care for the umbilical? Is yellow poop normal? A doula is there is help you answer all of these questions and more! It is part of our duty to educate parent on making the choices for their baby that align with their style of parenting.
Doulas are equipped with the resources to help you understand the facts about how you decide to feed your baby. Whether you decide to chestfeed, formula feed or use donor milk we offer the support necessary without shame or biased.
You birthed a baby and your hormones are now regulating. A postpartum doula listens to your feelings and helps you understand the wave of emotions. We are always near to assess for Perinatal Health Disorders and make referrals, if necessary.
With each bundle I created, I considered the different needs for birth and postpartum support a pregnant person may be looking for. Below you can learn more about the bundles I offer from virtual to traditional in-person childbirth through postpartum support.
• Two (2) prenatal visits done between 32-36 weeks
• Daily support via phone call and/or text
• Support during entire labor and delivery
• Up to two (2) hours post-birth to assist with bonding and recovery
• One (1) postpartum visit done within 7 days from birth*
Designed for the pregnant people who have attended child birthing classes and need the support of a doula.**
*Ask me about the discounted rate for postpartum support.
**This bundle of support can also be requested to be done virtually at a lower rate.
• Three (3) prenatal visits done between 30-36 weeks
• Daily support via phone call and/or text
• Support during entire labor and delivery
• Up to two (2) hours post-birth to assist with bonding and recovery
• One (1) postpartum visit done within 7 days from birth
• Eight (8) hours of postpartum support within 7 days from birth*
Designed for birthing people who took a basic childbirth class need an in-depth refresher and/or birth preparation. Along with birth support this package includes postpartum support.
*Additional postpartum hours available at a discounted rate.
• Four (4) prenatal visits done between 30-36 weeks
• Daily support via phone call and/or text
• Support during entire labor and delivery
• Up to two (2) hours post-birth to assist with bonding and recovery
• One (1) postpartum visit done within 7 days from birth
• Sixteen (16) hours of postpartum support within 14 days from birth*
Consider this one an all-in-one package. Designed for those who want childbirth classes, birth preparation and doula support in one place. Along with birth support this package includes postpartum support.
*Additional postpartum hours available at a discounted rate.
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Need someone to listen to you talk about your birth experience? I will create the space you need to process your experience with no judgment.
Feel a little “lost” in this parenting thing? I’ll hold your hand through the first few weeks of parenting.
Want to explore baby wearing but don’t know where to start? I can teach you about different baby wearing techniques.
Consider a postpartum doula a baby manual who will guide you through the fourth trimester.
• Overnight postpartum support at an hourly rate of $30 for a minimum of 8 hour increments
Wondering about consultations?
They’re free and can be request using a link on the last page ➡️
Whether you’re looking for a doula, prenatal or postpartum support or simply have questions I am here to help. Even if I am not the doula for you it is my duty to help you find the one who is!
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