This package is intended for families who are not already working with a doula and want a blend of doula support, feeding education & hands-on postpartum care. 

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Prenatal Support

• ​(1) 1.5 hour initial intake & planning session focused on:

  • Intake & medical history​

  • Birth preferences

  • Feeding goals & history

  • Postpartum expectations

  • Logistics & planning

  • Goals & priorities

• (2) 1 hour childbirth education classes providing essential labor & birth preparation including:

  • Stages of labor​

  • Comfort measures and coping techniques

  • Partner roles and support

  • When to go to the hospital/birth center

  • Informed decision-making

  • Immediate postpartum expectations

• (2) 1 hour prenatal education classes. Choose the topic(s) that fit your needs:

  • Newborn Care Education- Learn about newborn cues and soothing, safe sleep, diapering, bathing and basic care.​

  • Prenatal Breastfeeding Education- Latching, positioning, what to expect , understanding milk supply, pumping & bottle feeding. ​

Virtual Labor & Birth Support:

• Phone, text, and video chat support during labor and the immediate postpartum, as needed whether you need encouragement, have questions, concerns, or just need some tips and tricks.

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​Initial Postpartum Visit: In home 3-hour visit during the first week home from the hospital

• Unpack your birth story

• Complete breastfeeding assessment

• Infant oral assessment & full body assessment

• Weighted feed

• Flange fitting (if needed)

• Pump set up and schedule guidance (if needed)

• Newborn care support

• Time for rest and emotional support

Postpartum Support

• (1) 3 hour visits- For hands-on, in home support such as:

  • Breast/bottle-feeding assistance​

  • Weighted feeds (if needed)

  • Pump set up and schedule guidance

  • Newborn care support

  • Maternal recovery check ins

  • Light household assistance or meal support

  • Time for rest and emotional support

• (4-6) 1-2 hour visits- In Home/In Office/Virtual appointments,     can be used for:

  • Latching & positioning help​

  • Milk supply support

  • Bottle feeding support

  • Pumping plans & flange fitting

  • Return-to-work feeding planning

  • Feeding transitions and general newborn guidance. 

  • Continued emotional support & check ins