Cesarean Birth Support

Service Description

Whether you are having a planned cesarean birth or are experiencing special circumstances which may make a cesarean more likely (multiples, breech presentation, certain health concerns), there are special considerations to be made. These include cesarean-specific childbirth education, operating room environment modifications, gentle and family-centered birth, and immediate postpartum bonding. There are many ways to ensure you have a birth experience that is both informed and beautiful, and I am happy to work with you one-on-one to provide education and assistance with birth planning for this unique situation. What's Included ~Meet-and-Greet Client/Doula Interview (pre-booking session): this can be in-person, telephone, or virtual based on your preference. ~Initial Prenatal Appointment, in-person or virtual, at approximately 32 weeks gestation. ~Pre-Labor Prenatal Appointment, in-person or virtual, at approximately 35 weeks gestation. ~Childbirth education and birth planning assistance. ~Once monthly check-ins, virtually or via telephone, prior to 32 weeks gestation (if applicable). ~24/7 telephone support via talk or text throughout pregnancy. ~24/7 on-call availability from 38 weeks gestation until the birth of your baby. * ~Unlimited phone, text, and virtual communication during the early labor phase. ~Continuous in-person support at your chosen birth location from the time active labor is established until 1-2 hours following the birth of your baby.** ~Assistance with postpartum bonding during "The Golden Hour," such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, as needed and/or desired by you. ~Photos throughout your labor and birth if desired, or referral to a professional birth photographer. Fill out a Contact Form or use the contact information below to set up an appointment * I will make every effort to be available to attend your labor and birth outside of this established window, but the specified timeframe will be reserved for your birth and I will ensure that I am available 24/7 during this time (barring any unforeseen emergency situation). **Where a doula is permitted to be physically present in compliance with facility policy or COVID-19 guidelines. If in-person support is not permitted, the same support will be provided continuously through a virtual platform. It is essential that the client checks with their chosen birth location regarding their doula/labor support person policy prior to booking any services.

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