Welcome — I'm so glad you're here. Below is an honest look at the kind of support I offer, from physical comfort during labor to the meetings we'll share before and after your birth.
If you're ready to get started, the intake form is a short first step that helps me learn a bit about you and your pregnancy before we talk.
Physical Comfort
- Supporting laboring positions — hands and knees, side-lying, squatting, leaning on a birth ball
- Counterpressure — on the lower back during contractions
- Cool cloths — on the forehead or neck
- Light touch or massage — between contractions
- Position changes — helping after an epidural when you can't move freely
- Breathing reminders — relax the jaw, drop the shoulders, stay with the breath
Being Your Hands When You Can't Move
- Ice chips, water, or snacks — gathered when you need them
- Room adjustments — lighting, temperature, pillows, blankets
- Calling the nurse — so you don't have to stop what you're doing
Supporting Your Partner or Support Team
- Breaks to eat, sleep, or step out — so they can show up fully for you
- Teaching counterpressure — showing them how to support you physically
- Reassurance — when things feel scary or stalled
- Guidance on presence — helping them know what to say — or when to just be there
Information & Communication
- Plain-language explanations — of what's happening during labor
- Question reminders — things you wanted to ask your care team
- Clarifying options — so you can make decisions that feel right for you
- Labor notes — a timeline of your birth
Emotional Presence
- Calm in the intensity — a steady presence when things get hard
- Normalizing the hard moments — "this is likely transition; you've worked hard to get to this point"
- Non-judgmental support — however your birth unfolds
- Singular focus — my only job in that room is you
Touchpoints
2 Prenatal Meetings
- Discussing your preferred birth elements and what matters most to you
- Answering questions about labor, birth, and what to expect
- Exploring your desired support areas — physical, emotional, and informational
- Reviewing your birth preferences and how to communicate them to your care team
- Getting to know each other so you feel confident and comfortable going in
Birth Support + Two Hours Post-Delivery
- Continuous support from active labor through delivery
- Present for the immediate postpartum period — skin-to-skin, initial recovery, first feeding if desired
1 Postpartum Meeting
- Sharing your labor notes and timeline
- Debriefing on the birth experience — what went well, what was hard, what surprised you
- Space to process emotions and reflect on your journey
- Connecting you with additional resources if helpful
Ready to take the first step?
Fill out the intake form and I'll be in touch to schedule our free consultation.
Go to Intake Form