As a Doula and Health Coach serving WNY, my goal is to provide parents holistic, non-judgmental support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My services include:
helping you and your partner choose birth preferences, hands-on labor & birth support, coping techniques for labor, pregnancy comfort and health tips.
postpartum recovery and care, breast care whether breastfeeding or not, bottle feeding, general baby care, help with breast/bottle feeding, soothing baby. During my postpartum visits I make sure the postpartum parent is fed and comfortable and provide baby care while they nap, eat or shower, emotional support through normal feelings, depression, or loss.
Personalized health & wellness coaching for a healthy body and mind in pregnancy and postpartum.
Like you, I have my own personal beliefs about birth and caring for babies, however, I do not believe there is a right way to birth or be a parent. I support your choices whether you want to give birth at home or have a planned c-section. I will not replace your partner, but instead share ideas for supporting each other and step in when I'm needed. I also support the relationship you have with your medical provider, and therefore, do not provide medical advice or care. When questions arise, I will let you know what your evidence based options are and offer suggestions to open communication between you and your medical provider, and help you advocate for your care.
~ This is a general description of ways I can help you. If you have a specific need or desire during our time together, I am happy to discuss those with you. I offer a free consultation so we can get to know each other and decide if we are a good fit. I invite you to use the contact form to schedule a meeting or ask any questions.
Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Planning
Postpartum Doula Childbirth Education
Bereavement Doula Accupressure
CPR Certified Hospital Birth
Home Birth Birthing Center
Pain Management Prenatal Comfort
Fear Management Positioning
Aromatherapy Health & Wellness Coaching