What’s included in your birth package

 

In-person Consultation

Here we will chat about your birth wishes, what you picture labor and delivery to be like, talk about any questions you may have, and get to know eachother one-on-one and develop a personal relationship. You may bring your S/O or support person along if you wish.

 

1-2 Prenatal Appointments

During these appointments we will talk about previous pregnancies, births, what you imagine this birth experience to look like and what you hope for, you’ll receive a list of resources, information flyers, and we will create your birth plan, talking about your different options during labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care.

 

Phone / Text / Email support

If you have any questions or if you’re in need of someone to talk to regarding pregnancy, birth, postpartum and baby care, you can reach out anytime from the point of hire and well beyond birth. I will make sure to check in with you as well.

 

Referrals to community services

 

Birth Assistant resource library

Worksheets and handouts on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

 

Assistance creating a personalized birth plan/birth preference list

Here we will talk about all of your options and you can decide what choices are the best for your family. 

 

On call support

24-hours a day, beginning at 37 weeks of gestation until the birth of your baby.

 

Assistance making educated decisions during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.

 

Advocacy for your labor and birth decisions

 

Ideas and support to help labor progress

 

Relaxation support during labor including various comfort measures

Massage, aromatherapy, breathwork and laboring positions.

 

 

In-home / Birth center / Hospital Care

When active labor hits I will join you wherever you’re at to support you through your birth experience to 1-2 hours after delivery, only leaving when appropriate.

 

Photos at first sight

I will bring along my camera if you’d like me to capture a few shots of the laboring process and those first few moments of your new family.

 

Initial lactation support

If you choose, I will help with the immediate skin-to-skin process known as the golden hour, assist in initiating babies first latch, explain how to get the best latch and talk about feeding cues.

 

In-home follow up

Within 48 hours, we will reflect on your birth story, talk about holistic healing to support recovery, touch base on breastfeeding and latch (if you so choose), and share resources along.

 

In-home breastfeeding/bottle feeding support

If you have any feeding concerns I include a 1 hour appointment in your home to talk about your concerns and provide information regarding breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding.

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Herbal Bath to support postpartum healing

Soothes perineal discomfort, reduces swelling, soreness, and irritation in the perineal area after birth. Encourages tissue repair and helps prevent infection. ​

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Package total: $800

I’m open to working with you on payment plans, exchange of services, etc.

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I cover a 60 mile radius from Coleraine, MN