Virtual Doula Support

Why virtual support?

After witnessing birth again and again, I can not imagine going into birth without support. My desire is for every woman to have support throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Ideally, everyone who wanted a doula in person would have access. There are many situations where this is not be possible. If you find yourself in one of those situations, please keep reading.

What does virtual support look like?

Free phone consult
This is your chance to get to know me better and ask any questions you may have about virtual support and if it might be a good fit for your birth.
1-2 virtual prenatal visits
* I meet with you virtually via facetime or zoom to discuss:

Your pregnancy, birth plan and postpartum plan
Any fears or concerns you have going into your specific situation
What to expect in early labor
How to labor at home as long as you feel comfortable
Hands on comfort measures
Positions for labor and pushing
What to expect at your birth location
Suggestions/resources for online childbirth ed

* I am available to you via phone/text/email leading up to the birth for any questions.

Virtual birth support
* Early Labor:

Helping you decide if you are in labor via phone/text/facetime
Suggestions on which comfort measures to use/how to help move things along
Check-ins with me to talk about labor progression

* Active Labor:

When you decide to go to your place of birth, I can meet you there via facetime or zoom
Set-up a laptop in the corner. I will offer encouragement and ideas on how to continue working through labor
Access via text/call/facetime for any questions you might have

*Immediate Postpartum:

Virtual breastfeeding support
Answering any questions you may have or connecting you to local resources

Postpartum:
* 1-2 Postpartum virtual check ins:

Process your birth
Talk about your healing
Tips on breastfeeding
Connections to local or online resources