“Attending births is like growing roses. You have to marvel at the ones that just open up and bloom at the first kiss of the sun
but you wouldn't dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds and forcing them to blossom to your time line.”
-Gloria Lemay

My services include:

Complimentary Consultation:

    This is an informal meeting at either your house or my office to see if my services are the right fit for you.  This is not a pressured sales pitch and you can take all of the time you need to decide if you want to hire me.  This can take place at any time during your pregnancy.

    Call me today to set up your free consultation and see what I can do for you!

Numerous prenatal visits:

    During these visits, we discuss what to expect during childbirth, what your wishes, fears, and expectations are and how to write a birth plan.  We also will discuss what you expect from me and many natural techniques that we can utilize during your labor to maximize your comfort and safety.   I can even accompany you to doctor’s visits, childbirth classes, or hospital tours if you would like.

    The number of these visits varies according to when in your pregnancy you hire me, but ideally we will meet 3-5 times before your labor!

On call support:

    I will be on call for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week starting 2 weeks before your due date.  You can call me with questions or concerns at any time, giving you great peace of mind and decreasing your worries leading up to the birth of your child.

Continuous support throughout your labor and delivery:

   All of our work together will be leading up to this!  I will stay by your side throughout your entire labor and delivery, offering you reassurance, wisdom, comfort, massage, and guidance to help you labor effectively.  This is the big, transformational moment and I will be there to make it as peaceful and empowering as possible!  I can also take pictures or video if that is something that you desire.

Some of the techniques that I will use to help you manage your labor and delivery are:

·        *Calming and comforting breathing techniques;

·        *Specialized massage to open nerve communication and blood flow to your cervix and the lower muscle fibers of your uterus;

·        *Aromatherapy;

·        *Movements and positions that help facilitate the descent of your baby;

·        *Hydrotherapy;

·        *Soothing massage to relax your body and mind;

·        *Support for your partner and guidance on how he can best support you;

·        *Techniques to help your baby get into the most beneficial position for delivery;

·        *Reassuring and knowledgeable presence and informational support;

·        *Acupressure and massage to help move a “stalled” or slow labor;

·        *Hot and cold compresses;

·        *Guided meditation and visualization to keep things progressing smoothly and to keep you feeling strong;

·        *Encouragement for you to trust your own body;

·        *Education on all options you have at any point in your labor and delivery; and

·        *Continuous emotional support through the entire process!

Postpartum visits and birth story:

    I will visit you within 24 hours after your birth to talk to you and see if you need any extra assistance.  I will also visit you within the next few weeks and write your birth story down so that you can have a keepsake documenting all of the beautiful, life-changing details!