Birth Services offered

Let’s make your pregnancy journey as stress free as possible with 24 hour on call doula support. Yes really, even at 2am! I'll walk through this pregnancy journey with you (from start to finish), and offer you luxurious, customized support. 

What's included:​

• Free consultation (phone, zoom, or in person)

• 2 prenatal meetings prior to delivery where we'll talk about your upcoming birth and everything you hope will be a part of that day, as well as any worries or concerns (Birth Preferences where I help you create a birth plan specific to your needs and desires, talk about all the options, physiology of birth, support tips for partners; and a Birth Rehearsal in which we practice laboring and birth positions, coping techniques and to develop trust and communication as a birthing team

• Copy of all the handouts and educational materials used

• Full support, on call 24/7 via phone, text, or email

• Continual labor support

• Aromatherapy & Music therapy

• Acupressure as needed during labor

• Postpartum visit where: 1) I bring you delicious Lactation Cookies (recipe included so you can keep making more), 2) I offer Lactation Support, 3) help you process the birth experience, 4) assess you for signs of postpartum depression and/or recommend local services and resources that will ease your transition to parenthood, 5) answer any questions about baby sleep, feeding schedules or anything motherhood related.

• Preserve Precious Memories: Birth is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Having these images allows you to relive and treasure these intimate moments for years to come.

• Capture Emotional Moments: Birth is an emotional and transformative experience. Photos can beautifully capture the raw emotions, joy, and love in the room, creating memories beyond just the birth itself.

• Highlight the Birth Team's Role: The photos will showcase the support and connection between the mom, dad, and their birth team, providing a deeper narrative of the journey.

• Create an Authentic Visual Story: These images provide a real, authentic story of the birth experience—beyond the typical posed moments, highlighting the true essence of their unique journey.

• Perfect for Sharing with Loved Ones: Share these intimate moments with family and friends who may not have been able to attend, creating a meaningful connection with those who care.

• Reduce the Stress of Capturing the Moment: With a dedicated photographer present, you can relax and focus on your experience, be fully present and tuned in, without worrying about getting photos yourself or relying on others in the room.

• Quality: I know how to capture the details that matter, from the first moments to the tiniest touches, ensuring the best possible images that reflect the beauty and significance of the event.

• A Keepsake for the Future: As time goes by, memories can fade, but birth photography allows the clients to preserve their legacy for future generations.

• Supports Your Birth Journey: By capturing your birth, you'll gain a deeper connection to the whole experience

This extra investment is truly about creating a lasting, tangible reminder of one of the most important days of your lives.

I use the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) method, which involves cleaning the placenta, gently heating the placenta with lemon, cayenne pepper and fresh ginger and then dehydrating the placenta before it is put into capsules. Using this preparation is thought to bring out the placentas healing and toning properties. In the TCM theory, it is believed that the process of birth leaves mom very yin or cold. A way to help this is to add yang energy or heat energy. We do this through the gentle steaming process along with the warming herbs. The TCM method also provides a slow/ steady release of energy helping mom to stabilize in the postpartum period. (Please note that I am not a TCM practitioner.  My encapsulation process is inspired by the TCM methods.) 

Placentas make between 90-120 capsules depending on the size of your placenta.

Some of the benefits include: hormone stabilization in your postpartum cycles, less bleeding during those cycles, energy, preventing and lessening the risk of postpartum depression, replenishing your iron, helps prevent post birth anemia, lending you a consistent flow of oxytocin long after your birth, help establish early and healthy milk supply, help stabilize your ever changing hormones post birth, and stem cells and growth factors in the placenta play a key role in healing the wound left inside the uterus after birth by the separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. 

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Your safety is my top priority.  All placentas are processed in a completely sanitized work-space. All of my equipment has been carefully chosen to completely disassemble and maintain the integrity of the placenta.

A placenta tincture is an herbal remedy made by soaking the placenta in alcohol to extract its nutrients, traditionally believed to offer benefits for postpartum recovery. Here’s why you might consider using one:

1. Hormonal Balance: After giving birth, your hormone levels fluctuate significantly. A placenta tincture is believed to help support hormonal balance, especially by boosting estrogen, progesterone, and other important hormones. This may reduce postpartum mood swings, help with energy levels, and aid in preventing or alleviating postpartum depression.

2. Postpartum Healing: The placenta is rich in nutrients such as iron, B vitamins, and amino acids, which can help accelerate recovery, rebuild blood levels, and promote healing. It’s often claimed that the tincture can reduce the length of time needed for physical recovery after childbirth, including helping to regulate bleeding and enhance uterine contractions post-birth.

3. Increase Milk Supply: Many women report an increase in milk production when they take placenta-based products. The tincture may support lactation by balancing hormones and providing the nutrients necessary for a healthy milk supply, easing breastfeeding.

4. Energy Boost: The placenta is packed with nutrients that support vitality. Taking a placenta tincture can help combat postpartum fatigue and provide an energy boost, which is helpful when you’re adjusting to the demands of a newborn.

5. Cultural and Holistic Tradition: Many cultures worldwide have utilized the placenta for medicinal purposes, supporting overall wellbeing during the postpartum period. For those who prefer natural or holistic remedies, a placenta tincture can be a beneficial alternative to pharmaceutical approaches.

6. Convenience and Longevity: Unlike fresh placenta consumption (e.g., in smoothies or cooked meals), tinctures are easy to store and have a long shelf life. You can keep them on hand for months, allowing you to take them as needed during the postpartum phase.