Services
Childbirth Education
My goal is to inform and empower parents without fear, providing them with tools to navigate their labour and birth journey positively while also preparing for the unexpected.
These are four, private, two-hour classes to educate and prepare you for childbirth.
Details below.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
CLASS ONE
- Breath work and positive imagery to prepare for labour and birth
- Birth preferences, informed decision making, and communication
- Packing and/or preparing your home for home birth
- Prenatal comfort measures to prepare for labor and birth
CLASS TWO
- Special circumstances and induction
- Naturally helping labor along
- Medical pain management options
- Peanut ball demonstrations
CLASS THREE
- Physiologic (1st stage) labor and what to expect
- Comfort and coping at each stage of labour
- Hands on demonstrations
CLASS FOUR
- Physiologic (2nd stage) birth and what to expect
- Comfort and coping strategies
- 2nd stage interventions
- 3rd stage (placenta)
- 4th stage (immediate postpartum/golden hours)
- Finally, we will have some fun practicing baby wearing!
Service
Postpartum Doula
- Free initial consultation
- Unlimited phone/email/text support at no additional charge
- Access to my lending library, informational resources and handouts
- Emotional and informational support and guidance
- Newborn care, feeding/breastfeeding support, suggestions and guidance
- Baby wearing guidance
- Food preparation and light meals
- Grocery shopping
- Light housekeeping
- Dog walking
- Errands
- Looking after newborn while mom/dad/partner shower or nap
Support and duration is discussed in initial visit. Support will vary from family to family and is not limited to services listed above. A $100 deposit is required at the time of the contract signing. My payment schedule can be very flexible in order to provide you and your family with this much desired service for those first days, weeks and months home with your baby.
With my training I received my certification for CPR Level B Emergency and Childcare First Aid and my Level 1 Foodsafe.
Service
Ask a Doula
Postpartum Support
12 weeks – $150
For those not needing traditional in home postpartum support but would like to have someone to contact easily for informational support.
- Initial visit
- Unlimited phone, text and email support for the many questions that arise postpartum
- One in home visit once you are settled in with baby to help with initial bonding and breastfeeding/feeding (optional visit)
- Access to my lending library
Doula Services
- Initial consultation by phone or in person
- 2-3 prenatal visits. One of which focuses on pregnancy/labour positions, pelvic balancing instruction, intervention scenarios, using the birth ball and pain management/comfort measures
- Access to my lending library, informational resources and handouts
- Unlimited text/email/phone support upon signing of contract
- 24 hour on call starting at 37 weeks
- Birth attendance and continuous emotional physical and informational support during labour
- 2-3 hours immediate postpartum support following your birth. Assistance in latching/initiating breastfeeding and bonding etc.
- 2 postpartum visits. First one is usually within 24 hours to check in. (This may vary depending on location of hospital and length/time of birth) Second visit is to deliver a care package and to offer any assistance that is needed. Ex. breastfeeding support, baby wearing and postpartum recovery etc.
- Mother and baby care package made with love by me
- Unlimited text/email/phone support for the first 6 weeks postpartum
An initial $100 deposit is due with the signed contract to secure your dates on my calendar. The remaining balance is due by 38 weeks.
Service
Placenta Services
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- Basic Heated Method $225
(steamed before dehydrating) - Tincture 2 x 2 oz. Bottles $35
Made by cutting off a small piece of raw placenta and fermenting it in 100-proof alcohol for 6 weeks. It is used for the first menses postpartum, menopause, or for the beginning menses of the birth person’s daughter. - Placenta Print $30
- Cord Keepsake $5
- Ceremonial Placenta (Dehydrated and ground for burying and planting) $150 – This service is for parents that don’t want to consume their placenta but would like to plant their placenta in a pot or garden. Dehydrating the placenta first keeps animals at bay and is gentler on the root system of a plant.
- Basic Heated Method $225
Please note: Fees also include 3 freezer ziplock bags, a cooler, pick up & delivery within Port Alberni, storage and handling instructions, dosage suggestions, and one follow-up check-in via text. A $50 deposit at the time of signing is required and the remainder due on or before 38 weeks. Please refer to the contract for further details.
I am trained through the International Postpartum and Placenta Association as well as I received my Level 1 Food Safe and my Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control for Encapsulators certification.
You have been a great blessing to me. All your support and encouragement kept me motivated through my pregnancy. Your kindness you extended into snacks and treats and placenta care has been a dream come true. There is no amount to max out the gratitude for your warm heart and friendship. This wouldn’t have been the same – or even that memorable- without you. Thank You!
Service
Reflexology
1 hour $50 ~ Clients only
During pregnancy, Reflexology can be used through all three trimesters. A light pressure is used while avoiding the pelvic region reflexes. If miscarriage, bleeding and or placental disturbances are a concern, then it is best to avoid Reflexology for the first twelve weeks and re-evaluate with your health care practitioner after that.
Reflexology in pregnancy may help with morning sickness, headaches, pain and discomfort, loss of bladder control, backache, stress and anxiety, lack of sleep and fatigue, digestive problems such as constipation, water retention and leg cramps. I will always provide reflexology in labour at your request. May add aromatherapy at no extra charge.
The following is a list of the most common ways in which Reflexology is of value during labour:
- Stimulates Oxytocin production
- May help to regulate contractions
- Pain and relaxation
- Helping with urination
- Helping with bowel movements
- Back labor
- Hyperventilating
- Has an energetic effect as it strengthens the body’s ability to cope with labor
- Has a grounding effect on the birthing person
- Can possibly shorten length of labor