Doula Services

 

Fertility Support

 
 

Fertility support is most often sought by those who are having trouble conceiving, but many people seeking a mindful and connected pregnancy benefit too! With the option for a 1 month intensive program or a 3 month deep dive, my goal is to connect you with your body, help you release and clear mental or emotional obstacles to your fertility and help you begin your road to conception feeling physically restored and nourished.

 

1 Month Intensive - $777

  • 2 virtual sessions to discuss your fertility

  • 2 energy sessions

  • Usui Reiki I attunement

  • 30 days of custom blended herbal tea

  • Understanding & Identifying the phases of your moon cycle

  • Tracking and observing your mental, emotional and physical state during each phase

  • Connecting to Your Womb conversation & guided meditation

  • Weekly meditation prompts 

 

3 Month Deep Dive - $2222

  • 6 virtual sessions to discuss your fertility journey

  • 8 energy sessions

  • Usui Reiki I, II & III attunements

  • 90 days of custom blended herbal tea

  • Understanding & identifying the phases of your moon cycle

  • Tracking and observing your mental, emotional and physical state during each phase

  • Connecting to Your Womb conversation & guided meditation

  • Healing Your Womb daily practice (months 2 & 3)

  • Understanding the role of your moon cycle in your overall health

  • Weekly meditation prompts 

 

“ We had the pleasure of meeting Sara a few months before our twins arrived, and she worked with us for the first ten months as we transitioned into parenthood and adjusted to life at home with two newborns. Even before our son and daughter were born, Sara was extremely supportive and thoughtful, which was especially helpful because they arrived one month early and our son spent nearly two weeks in the NICU. It was wonderful having someone with experience at home to help during those first few months, especially as we traveled back and forth to the hospital 3-4x a day. I always felt better when Sara arrived, knowing there was someone with her background and experience there to care for our children on a nightly basis. “

- Rebecca & Peter

 
 

Classes 

 
 

Childbirth Education

There’s a lot to consider when planning your birth, which can mean a lot to learn in your already busy life! Whether you are planning to birth at home, in a birth center, or hospital, I will work with you to feel prepared and confident that you can navigate your birth choices with your medical team and have plenty of “tools for your toolbox” when your birthing day arrives. 

Topics:

  • Holistic Nutritional Support for Pregnancy

  • What to Expect Each Trimester

  • Parenting With Intention During Pregnancy

  • Intimacy, Sex and Making Time For Your Partner

  • Choosing Your Birth Team, Location and Making a Birth Plan

  • Understanding the Stages of Labor, Pushing and Birth and Comfort Measures

  • The Mental and Emotional Process of Giving Birth: Removing Fear

  • VBACs: Setting Up for Success

Parenthood Prep Classes

Maybe you’ve chosen a different education course, such as Bradley, Hynobabies, Hypnobirthing, Sacred Pregnancy or another instructor for your birth education, but still have questions about what happens after you welcome your baby home? As a highly experienced postpartum doula and newborn care specialist, I can help you prepare for life after baby is born.

Topics:

  • The First Week: How to Help Your Baby Adjust After Birth

  • The First Month: What Is “Normal” for a Newborn?

  • How Partners, Family and Friends Can Setup for Postpartum Success

  • Baby Care Skills - Diapering, Feeding, Bathing & Soothing

  • Babywearing - Benefits and How To Get Started

  • Safe Sleep Options for Cobedding and Cosleeping Families

  • Finding Your New Normal: Avoiding Postpartum Anxiety & Depression

  • The Balancing Act: Returning to Work

Select from any of the topics listed above to create the customized, one on one class that’s right for you!

 

3 Topics: $250

1 session lasting 2-3 hours

 

5 Topics: $425

2 sessions lasting 2-3 hours each

 

8 Topics: $650

3 sessions lasting 2-3 hours each

 

Grandparent Prep (1 hour) - $75

Becoming a grandparent can be an exciting time! Not only do you get to watch your child become a parent, but you get to develop your own unique bond with your grandbabies. A lot has changed in the care recommendations and available gadgets for today’s kids, sometimes leaving grandparents frustrated while redefining your role within your expanding family. Whether you live nearby and will see your grandchildren frequently or are building that bond over distance, we’ll go over ways to find current information about childcare recommendations, be involved without causing friction, and more!

 

“When we first met Sara we were struck immediately not only by how personable she was, but also how knowledgeable. In the months before my delivery Sara was an invaluable source of comfort. She was always available to text with information if I had any questions and she regularly would check-in to see how I was doing. During my son's birth Sara's constant support had a calming effect not only on myself but on my husband as well. Her experience and her preparation helped make this intense and life-changing moment as vibrant and beautiful as possible.”

- Amber

 
 

 Birth Doula Services

starting at $1500

 

At this time, I am only available to attend home and birth center births. 

 

As a birth doula, my role is to help you prepare to welcome your little love (or loves!). My role includes providing physical, mental and emotional support before, during and soon after your birth. 

I am available to answer your questions via call, text or email and we will stay in communication until your birth begins and make plans for when I will join you. Once I have joined you, I will stay and support you until you are holding your little one and are ready for some much deserved rest and bonding time!

Birth Doula services include: 

  • A complimentary 30 min phone/video interview 

  • Phone and email support from hire until 2 weeks after birth

  • 2 in-home prenatal visits (2 hours each) that include:

    • Getting to know each other, discussing your pregnancy plan and care team

    • Recognizing the stages of labor

    • Demonstration and understanding of techniques from Spinning Babies

    • Position options for labor and pushing

    • Helping you coordinate with your home birth or birth center medical care team during your birth

    • Early breastfeeding and postpartum recovery assistance

    • Techniques for conscious relaxation during birth, tips for feeding and sleep for your family and a dress rehearsal of your birthing time

  • Labor support

  • Postpartum phone/video check-in within the first week after your birth

Doula Over Distance

Pregnancy & Early Postpartum $750

I offer this option for families who want the knowledge and recommendations of a doula, but may not need or want in person labor support.  

Services include:

  • Monthly video chat support sessions from hire until 36 weeks

  • Weekly video chat support sessions from 36 weeks until your birth

  • Tips & Tricks birth information sheets

  • Guide you in creating a birth plan to discuss with your medical team

  • Unlimited text & email support

  • Weekly video chat support sessions for the first 4 weeks postpartum to talk about recovery, eating and sleep for baby and how postpartum life is going

 

“Even though I had 2 other children, Sara still provided me with much needed knowledge, as each child is so different! Any question I had, Sara helped me through and would follow up with an email providing even more information. She would go above and beyond by following up each day with a report of the night before ( documenting wake times, diaper changes, sleep patterns etc.). Breastfeeding was very important to me and Sara somehow managed to ensure I could feed through the night while still getting ample sleep. Even though Sara does not work with us anymore, she has remained close to my family and has continued to be someone I can rely on. All in all, having Sara during those first few weeks postpartum was monumental to my healthy recovery.”

- Beth

 

 

 Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist

 

My role is to work one on one with you to help your family welcome the newest member! Whether you are planning on in-home support prior to your birth or decide to seek it after your baby arrives, my role is to help ease the transition through education and working with you to create a new routine. I customize my approach to what your family goals are - sleep, sustainable feeding patterns, birth recovery, and more!

We start off with a complimentary 30 minute phone interview to talk about your family, your goals and how I can help!

 

With the continued uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, I have expanded my virtual offerings for clients in need of support who wish to limit in-person contact. If in-person care is the best fit for your family, will first wash my hands and then we can sit down and talk either with masks or at a distance. I will notify you as soon as I am aware of any known exposure I have to Covid-19 or if I have any symptoms of illness and ask that you notify me if any members of your household test positive or have symptoms of illness. We can at that time revise our plan for care & support. 

 
 

Hourly Care

(customized packages to fit your needs)

  • Singleton - $40/hour or $800/day

  • Twins - $45/hour or $875/day 

  • Triplets & Beyond - $50/hr or $950/day

Includes a 1 hour video call prior to your birth or our first shift together to discuss your primary concerns, goals and plans for our time together.

In-Home Postpartum Consult

$250 per session | Package of 3: $675

  • If hourly care isn’t the right fit for you, but you would prefer to work with me in person rather than virtually, I offer in-person consults during the day for families with questions or who are in need of suggestions for a more sustainable postpartum experience without hourly care. Each visit lasts 2-3 hours, giving you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and for me to address your concerns and make suggestions.

 

Whole First Week
$2000

  • 3 overnight shifts (10-12 hours each)

  • 3 daytime shifts (2-4 hours each)

  • 1 week of custom blended herbal recovery tea

  • Daily check-in via text or phone

  • Unlimited questions via text & email

  • Tips & Tricks: Establishing Early Feeding, Tummy Time

Whole First Month
$6000

  • 10 overnight shifts (10-12 hours each)

  • 8 daytime shifts (2-4 hours each)

  • 4 weeks of custom blended herbal recovery tea

  • Daily check-in via text or phone

  • Unlimited questions via text & email

  • Tips & Tricks: Establishing Early Feeding, Tummy Time, Navigating the First Leap, Balancing Feeding & Sleep

  • In depth consultation for postpartum mood concerns (usually around 3-4 weeks after your birth)

 

Doula Over Distance

Postpartum Through the First Year
$125 per session | Package of 3: $300

Doula Over Distance is designed for families who want the support and knowledge of an experienced doula, but are looking for an alternative to in-home support. Available as a video or a phone chat and lasting about an hour, sessions can cover:

  • Answering “Is this normal?” questions

  • Healthy sleep habits based on developmental ability and your baby’s cues

  • Lactation and breast/chest feeding support

  • Self care for the birthing person

  • Diapering options and elimination communication

  • Introducing bottles and paced feeding

  • How and when to adjust feeding for baby’s growth

  • Baby-wearing support 

  • Making time for your partner

  • Introducing solid food

  • Music for bonding and play

  • How sign language can aid communication and more!

 

Distance Packages

 

The First Month

$450

  • Weekly video chats

  • Tips & Tricks: Establishing Early feeding, Tummy Time, Bathing, Skincare & Hygiene, Navigating the First Leap

  • 2 check in calls per week

 

The First 3 Months

$950

The First Month PLUS:

  • Biweekly video chats for months 2 & 3

  • Tips & Tricks: Balancing Feeding & Sleep, Introducing Playtime to Your Baby, Encouraging Baby to Roll

  • 2 check in calls per month in months 2 & 3

 

The First 6 Months

$1250

The First 3 Months PLUS:

  • Monthly video chats for months 4, 5 and 6

  • Tips & Tricks: Making Your Home Safe for Baby on the Move, Sitting & Socializing

  • 2 check in calls per month in months 4, 5 & 6

 

Whole First Year

$1500

The First 6 Months PLUS:

  • 4 video chats when you want them from months 6-12

  • Tips & Tricks: Balancing Baby’s Diet, Emotional Development and the "Clingy" Stage, Communication and Early Language, Pulling Up and Walking, Make Music Together.

  • 4 check in calls when you want them from months 6-12

 

Each month, you’ll receive an email with age-related content, including information on developmental milestones, setting expectations for eating and sleep, and activities to engage with your baby. You also have the opportunity to ask questions and during our scheduled video or phone calls in addition to unlimited text and email support for the duration of your package.

 

“My wife and I simply cannot say enough about Sara and what she has meant to us and our newborn son for the past three months. Sara started working with us five days after our son was born. This was our first child, and we were so grateful for Sara and her deep knowledge of newborn care, but also mommy care. My wife was recovering from an unplanned cesarean and Sara was there for us every step of the way. Sara has a wonderful understanding of the importance of routine, best practices, as well as lactation/ breastfeeding counseling expertise. My wife and I were ready to have a child, and Sara was there to support us with questions we had while we were first starting out and walking this amazing new path together. “

-Stephen & Christine

 

 

 Lactation and
Feeding Support

$150 per session  Package of 3: $425

Add a 4 hour daytime shift $125

 
 

There are lots of different ways to feed your baby! Whenever possible, I support lactation and breast/chest feeding first - there are lots of small adjustments that can make a big difference in comfort for both baby and parent! I can also help you figure out your pump or hand expression. If you choose to use a bottle, cup, spoon, or syringe I am happy to support you in finding the best option for your baby. I also support formula feeding and encourage all parents to have an awareness of different brands and ingredients should they need supplementation at any point in their feeding journey. 

Consults can be done in person or via video call and usually last 1-3 hours. We’ll aim to start about half an hour before your baby’s normal feeding time, giving you a chance to tell me a bit about your situation before seeing how a feeding with your baby goes. I’ll give any suggestions I have as we go, and you’ll have time at the end to ask questions. You’ll receive an email with a summary of our visit within 48 hours. 

 

“From the moment we had our first meeting, I instantly liked her. She was incredibly sweet, calm, and was able to answer every question I had for her. My family felt the same way about her and she was so patient and playful with my toddler. Sara was an amazing support to me, my husband, and my family during labor and my recovery. She provided comfort measures throughout and made sure my husband and I had everything we needed. After delivery, Sara made sure my husband and I were fed and able to relax with our new addition.”

- Mindy

 

 

Gentle Sleep Coaching

$425

 
 

Sleep - everyone wants it, but many parents feel that they don’t get enough of it! My holistic approach to troubleshooting sleep concerns includes helping parents understand biologically normal sleep and how to support their child through transitions in sleep habits, balancing daytime and overnight sleep and removing any sleep crutches or concerns that are impeding the family’s well being.

I strongly avoid approaches that allow for extended periods of crying while offering different options to find the one that best fits your family. I support co-bedding and co-sleeping families and believe in educating all families about what safe sleep practices can look like, including setting healthy sleep boundaries and expectations for the family bed.

Your personalized sleep coaching package includes:

  • 90 minute video call to discuss your current sleep challenges

  • Personalized Sleep Plan via email within 24 hours of our call

  • 30 min phone call at the end of your first week after starting your sleep plan

  • 30 minute phone call to use whenever you like within 60 days of starting your sleep plan

  • Unlimited email support during the first two weeks of your sleep plan

 

In-Home Support Add On $1400

For babies under 6 months, 12 hrs of daytime or overnight support each day during the first 3 days you start your sleep plan to help you implement it and support you and your baby’s learning process.

 

“It was the best birth investment we made. Period. We really wanted a natural birth, and this was our first birth, so we were nervous! The meetings before-hand had lots of great information for us, and tools to prepare for the birth. But what really was amazing was the support during and after the birth. I really think I wouldn't have been able to make it without the unbelievable support of my husband and Sara. Sara was so knowledgeable and was able to guide us the whole time. She blew me away with how hard she worked the entire time to make sure I was comfortable. Every contraction, she was right there, by my side doing all these wonderful techniques to help relieve the pain! And, we were able to have our natural childbirth! It was truly a dream come true.”

- Mary

 
 

Doula Mentoring

1 hour session: $45 Package of 3: $125 Package of 5: $200

 
 

I have been fortunate throughout my years as a doula to have had some wonderful mentors, taken trainings and workshops to improve my skills and learned a great deal about building my business in service of what I love. In a desire to give back, I am offering mentorship to other doulas. Whether you are looking to become a doula, have attended training and are looking to get started with clients or are looking to grow your business, we will work together to help you make a plan for getting to your next step! I will help you identify your goals and create a plan for reaching them broken down into manageable steps. I can also help you troubleshoot issues you are having when working with clients, such as navigating unclear client communication or working with a baby or family that challenges you. While being respectful of your client’s privacy, I am available to offer you ways to approach a particular situation you are experiencing in a new and hopefully more productive manner, adding to your existing skills as a doula and improving your time with your client.