First and foremost, I will listen to you and your birth partner. How do you envision your birth? What are your experiences, concerns, plans, and desires? What might be holding you back from feeling ready to welcome your baby into the world? In what areas of your preparation do you need help? I will ask you a lot of questions and will always truly listen to your hopes, fears, and dreams.
How I Support You
Pregnancy Support
Once we decide to work together, I offer in-depth prenatal sessions during which I truly listen to and discuss all of your concerns. I will assist you any and all aspects of your preparation: everything from birth team selection, labor coping strategies, preparing your body for birth, newborn and postpartum planning, helping prepare siblings for a new baby, setting boundaries with extended family—you name it. We will get to know each other, map out your birth plan, and dive into anything that might be concerning anyone who plans to attend the birth. I come prepared to offer as much structure and guidance in these sessions as you would like, but I’m also comfortable letting you lead.
Included in all of my service packages is access to the Intentional Birth Childbirth Education course, a comprehensive online class focusing on the honest truth about birth: the science behind the birth process, the sage wisdom of birth experts, and the stories of intentional parents.
As a certified Body Ready Method® Pro, I include a full-body assessment to help you proactively prepare your body for birth while optimizing your comfort during pregnancy. Weʻll focus on your pelvis, pelvic floor, core, upper body mobility and your movement patterns to help you find balance, mobility, and strength during pregnancy and beyond.
You will have access to my personal phone and can text me anytime with questions or concerns. Absolutely nothing is taboo or silly. There are no dumb questions.
If you would like additional prenatal visits to review any concerns in more depth, I offer that on an as-needed basis as well.
Labor Support
From 38 weeks until your birth, I will be on call 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Once you are in labor, I will come to you when your contractions are 5-10 mins apart or when you feel you need my support. I will be with you throughout your labor until your baby is born. During your labor I will be your champion, the holder of your sacred space, your massage therapist, your go-to girl. Bringing my own birth wisdom and knowledge, my calm demeanor, and birth bag of tricks, I will be present for you every step of the way.
Lactation & Bonding Support
For an hour or two or three after your baby is born, I will be there to help with initial bonding and breastfeeding support if you choose to do so.
I will visit you and your baby following your birth at your home to check on your well-being and that of your baby.
Overview of Services
- Free Initial Consultation
- Three Prenatal Home Visits
- Access to the Intentional Birth Childbirth Education Course
- Proactive Body Ready Method® Support
- Ask Me Anything During Pregnancy
- Continuity of Care Through Labor & Birth
- Post Birth Home Visit
Issues We Can Address
- Weighing Your Support Options
- Envisioning Your Ideal Birth
- Reviewing Pain Management Strategies
- Advocacy Techniques to Ensure Your Wishes Are Respected
- Previous Birth or Related Traumas
- Community Pregnancy & Motherhood Support Connections
- Newborn Care & Feeding
- Preparing Siblings & Pets
- Extended-Family Dynamics
- Planning for the Fourth Trimester
- And much more…
Service Packages & Rates
Packages vary in the of the prenatal service I provide during pregnancy. Labor, bonding, and postpartum support services are generally the same unless extra care is requested.
Every package includes access to the Intentional Birth Childbirth Education course, a complete Body Ready Method® assessment, unlimited phone, text, and email support for the duration of your pregnancy, labor support for the birth of your baby, and one postpartum visit.
Quick & Comprehensive – $1500
If time is limited and your birth is imminent, I offer access to the online childbirth education course as well as a single 2-3 hour prenatal session at which time we can get to know each other and discuss how I can best support you.
Standard Package – $2000
Three tailored prenatal sessions are included in this package. Generally, we go over your mental and physical preparations for birth, comfort measures, and advocacy techniques, as well as any specific areas you want to cover.
In Depth & Customized – TBD
For families that need more time and attention, we can work together to customize a package that’s right for you.
I offer a sliding scale for families who need extra financial support and consideration.
I primarily work in the greater Kamuela area, but please contact me to discuss how we can best work together if you live on another part of the Big Island.
Let’s get to know each other
Reach out below and let’s get to know each other. Typically, I reply to inquiries within 24 hours.
Waimea Doula 