Online Doula Support

Childbirth is a miraculous and transformative experience, but it is also unpredictable. Despite this, preparing for childbirth can greatly support expecting parents to feel more relaxed and confident as they approach the day their baby comes earth side.

One aspect of preparation is educating yourself about the birthing process and practicing ways to tune into your innate wisdom.

Understanding the physiology of birth and learning about different ways to be with all arisings and sensations will bring a deep sense if comfort. Also having knowledge can support you to make informed decisions about your birth plan, and to communicate your preferences effectively with your support team

Another important aspect of preparation is to develop mindfulness practices that can be used during labor, such as breathing exercises and visualization techniques. These practices can help to reduce anxiety, connect to each surge and create a sense of calm during your birthing experience.

Additionally, preparing your partner to be an active and supportive participant in the birth is essential. They can provide emotional support, help advocate for your preferences, and assist with comfort measures during labor and delivery.

Birthing preferences

2 x 1 hour calls $400

Birthing preferences, also known as a birth plan, are a way for expecting parents to clearly communicate their desires and preferences for the birth experience to their healthcare providers.

Having a birth plan helps expecting parents to think about and make informed decisions about the type of birth they want to have and the environment in which they want to give birth. It also allows them to communicate their preferences clearly and confidently to their birthing team so that everyone is on the same page.

In addition, birthing preference exercises can help expecting parents identify and understand their priorities and values regarding their birth experience.

Call one:

Talk about physiological birth
Nourishing your temple (nutrition, rest, movement)
Tools to prepare you mind
Birth as a Rite of Passage

Call two:

Chat about your preferences & and questions about a care plan for your birth & and baby
Ways to communicate your needs
Discuss resources that can support you

BIRTH PARTNER SUPPORT

1 hour, $200

The people surrounding you at birth are there to hold space for your transition. It is important for birthing partners to be fully informed so they can step into this role with confidence.

Together we will cover:

Creating a safe and relaxing environment
What to expect in each phase
Methods and tools to relax the mother
How to be an advocate for the mother
Supporting the mother following birth

COMFORT MEASURES & TOOLS

1 hour, $200

Curious about what labor and birth will feel like? Or wonder what tools will work best for you?

In this session, we will talk about:

Tools to create comfort in the body comfort measures for pregnancy
Preparing a safe and relaxing space
Exploring what to do in each stage of labor
Nourishment to support you
What to pack/gather for a hospital or home birth

MOVEMENT

1 hour, $200

Everybody is unique, this session is finding out what your body needs to relax and strengthen in order to move into certain positions during labor.

In this session, we cover:

Connecting to your pelvic bowl
Exercise to prepare for labor
Birthing positions
Birthing ball

BREATHING & MINDFULNESS

1 hour, $200

Learning the tools will support you to fully connect with the experience and offer you tools to anchor in each moment.

In this session, we cover:

The benefits of breathing practices
Different breathing method options
Energy healing technique
Birthing visualization
Pregnancy art therapy
Recognizing thoughts and beliefs around birth

CONNECTING TO YOUR BIRTH

1 hour, $200

This is a healing practice designed to heal any trauma experienced at your own birth and to identify beliefs that are held by fear

In this session, we cover:

Your own birth
Your own experience in postpartum
Returning to the womb meditation

POSTPARTUM PLANNING

2 x 1 hour, $400

Sometimes we focus so much on our birth that planning for the postpartum can be forgotten about and this is the time that sets you up for the next 40 years.

In this session, we cover:

The golden hour
Things to gather and prepare
Postpartum nutrition
Bodywork
Requesting support

Session 2:

Breastfeeding
Sleep
Diapers
DIY care products
Massage
Babywearing

Buy all 9 sessions $1700 ($100 discount) and free postpartum follow up

Danielle Catherine, Doula

As a doula, I support families both virtually and in-person, recognizing that birth is a holistic experience that touches all aspects of a person and opens them up to greater healing. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for the family to bond and get to know one another without any rush or force.