Prenatal Yoga Classes will begin September 28, 2024
Doula Stats
The presence of a doula can reduce C-Section rates by 28-56%*
Doulas can help reduce epidural rates by 9% or more*
Doulas can help reduce induction rates**
*Hodnett et al., 2012, Kozhimannil et al., 2016
**Hannah et al., 1996, Kassab et al., 2011; Pavicic et al., 2009; Goer, 2012
Limited time low-cost doula services
Packages starting at $800 | Payment plans available
What is a doula?
A doula provides support, comfort, and calm during highly transitional times of life.
A doula helps prepare for a major transitional event like birth, postpartum, and miscarriage/abortion by educating about the process and teaching methods to cope with physical fluctuations, nervous system regulation, and spiritual integration.
During birth, a doula can apply the use of massage, heat/cold, movement and positioning, coaching, and many other other non-medical measures to support the laboring process.
Most importantly, a doula provides support tailored to the unique needs of the birthing person and their family.
What is an Ayurvedic doula?
An Ayurvedic doula provides evidence-based doula support while also incorporating the wisdom of the traditional Indian medicine system of Ayurveda.
This can provide a practical framework through which to view the physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation around the birthing process. No particular religion or spiritual association is necessary. Ayurveda is inclusive and widely applicable to all faiths or agnostics.
In addition to the practical aspects of birth, we will discuss supportive foods, herbs, and practices like breathing, yoga, and pelvic floor movement to support your changing body before, during, and after birth.
Birth + Postpartum Doula Services
Birth Doula Services
Prenatal visits
Discussion of birth plan
Movement and coping techniques to support the body and mind during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
Referrals to necessary providers
Postpartum planning
Discussion of thoughts and feelings around pregnancy and labor
Hospital or home birth support
Birth support during active labor
Comfort measures during labor
Support for birthing partner
Postpartum Visits
2x 1 hour follow-up visits
Birth story processing
Lactation support and referral, if needed
Baby care so new parent can rest or shower
Postpartum Doula Services
Baby care so new parent can rest or shower
Meal preparation
Education on fundamentals of postpartum health for long-term health
Lactation support
Light housework or errands
Birth story sharing and processing
Breath and movement support for pelvic floor health
Herbal preparations and practices for healing
Energy and breath coaching to support the nervous system regulation
Overnight services
