PROVIDED IN PACKAGE:
 
ONGOING SUPPORT
Medical terminology “translation” into everyday terms
Professional referrals throughout childbearing year (chiropractic, photography, placenta encapsulation, lactation, craniosacral therapy, massage, acupuncture, CPM and CNM midwives, obstetricians, etc)
 
PRENATAL
Insight into local birth options
Assistance in creating a birth plan
Phone and email support throughout pregnancy
On-call availability from 38-42 weeks
Plant-based Nutrition Guidance
Backup doula provided if needed
 
LABOR AND BIRTH
Unlimited hours of support (flat fee for support, no overtime costs)
Assistance by phone during pre-labor and early labor
Continuous hands-on support at home and/or hospital (beginning in active labor)
Partner support & instruction (including dad, friends, other family members)
Maintaining a positive birthing environment
Non-pharmacological comfort measures
Explanation of risks/benefits of common interventions
Calming touch and massage
Reminders of birthing positions
Self-advocacy reinforcement (helping you speak up for yourself)
Emotional encouragement
Access to labor tools such as birth ball and rebozo
Relaxation guidance
Holistic pain relief techniques such as acupressure
Availability of aromatherapy tools
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POSTPARTUM
2 hours support immediately after birth
Assistance with initial breastfeeding
Review and processing of your birth experience
Birth notes/timeline when possible
Unlimited text, email, and phone support for 1 month after your birth.