Birth Doula
Let’s start with the basics.
What is a Doula?
A Doula is a trained and experienced birth assistant who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to help you and your spouse or partner, have your dream pregnancy and birth experience. Hollie will work alongside your healthcare team of nurses, midwives and doctors to provide a reassuring presence and help you navigate the birth process.
What does Hollie offer?
Hollie offers preparation help for your birth and provide suggestions on what to pack in your delivery bag. She helps to clarify any birth preferences and help to develop your 'birth plan'. Hollie’s specialty is in helping you remain calm, confident, and comfortable during labor and birth. She does this in a myriad of ways, such as with breathing techniques, massage, relaxation positions, heat, and cold packs, and use of the bathtub or shower.
After your baby is born, Hollie will meet you during the first month to provide suggestions regarding feeding challenges, sleep issues, and overall adjustment. Her goal is to bring you the knowledge of all options for a safe and healthy postpartum experience. She will gladly provide answers to many questions to help get your family off to a great start.
Along with pregnancy and birth support , Hollie offers supplemental options in the form of massage, breast milk jewelry, and placental encapsulation.
Why Choose a Doula?
• 34% Decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with your birth experience
• 31% Decrease in the use of Synthetic Oxytocin (Pitocin)
• 28% Decrease in the risk of C-Section
• 14% Decrease in the risk of newborn admission into a special care nursery
• 28% Decrease in the use of pain-reducing medications
• 12% Increase in the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
In-Person Doula Package
• Two 1 Hour prenatal visits to assess your needs and desires for birth, provide useful tools for labor and birth for you to feel empowered and supported, as well as establish your postpartum plan
• Phone/chat support throughout pregnancy
• Birth preferences assistance to help you clarify goals for birth and explain options available to you
• Continuous emotional and physical support to you and your partner for the duration of labor and birth, to help you hold and move towards the vision you created for your baby’s birth
• Tips for your partner on how to provide effective physical support and comfort measures while in labor
• Help with any concerns and information about holistic and natural remedies to minor pregnancy discomforts
• 1 optional 60-minute postpartum session to celebrate the birth of your baby and answer any immediate questions following childbirth.
Our Doula Support Packages
Virtual Doula Package
• Two 1 Hour virtual prenatal visits to assess your needs and desires for birth, provide useful tools for labor and birth for you to feel empowered and supported, as well as establish your postpartum plan
• Phone/chat support throughout pregnancy
• Birth preferences assistance to help you clarify goals for birth and explain options available to you
• Continuous emotional and informational support to you and your partner for the duration of labor and birth, to help you hold and move towards the vision you created for your baby’s birth
• Tips for your partner on how to provide effective physical support and comfort measures while in labor
• Help with any concerns and information about holistic and natural remedies to minor pregnancy discomforts
• Virtual Doula support while in labor (phone calls, chat, and video calls) throughout your labor at home and birthplace/hospital
• 1 optional 60-minute virtual postpartum session to celebrate the birth of your baby and answer any immediate questions following childbirth.
Not-My-First-Rodeo Offer
Do you feel knowledgeable and experienced from previously giving birth, but still want some support? This offer includes one in-person meeting and 6 hours of labor support.
