Long Distance Doula
Supporting Families Worldwide!
If having a doula physically accompany you in your birth isn’t your thing , or you live in an under-served location, but you are educating yourself to make informed decisions and would like a little support along the way.
You will have access to all of my resources, knowledge, and emotional support as you navigate this transitional time.
Keatyn was so supportive of both of us, she was mindful of our well being, gave us advice when needed, and stepped back or told me to step in exactly when needed. I felt empowered and more confident with this delivery, then either of the previous one.
- a dad's perspective
PERSONALIZED PRENATAL EDUCATION
Think of me as a pregnancy pal or a birth bestie, someone to talk to, who will know the right questions to ask, share unbiased information, and will support your choices for your birth, your body, and your baby.
I help you with
- One on one (+partner, if applicable) space to focus on your questions and goals
- A deeper dive into the process of birth and the complex journey your baby will be navigating through
- Detailed instruction for exercises and poses to practice in pregnancy and labor
- Space to talk about and process what did and didn’t work for you in your previous labor(s)
- Honest preparation for postpartum, sleep (or lack there of!) and baby feeding
- Guidance and tips for partners to play an active empowered role during labor and along the postpartum healing journey
- Access to my Client Folder which is full of evidence based information, tips, tricks and day-of birth guides
- Meetings are held in the comfort of your home (virtually) and last 1.5-2hours
Sessions are broken down into these topics:
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Pregnancy Practices
- Gentle exercises to practice for a comfortable pregnancy & smoother labor
- Space to talk through which location feels best for you (+partner) to birth your baby (home, birth center, different hospitals?)
- Referrals for local supplementary care & preparation (chiropractors, parent meet-ups, etc) -
Birth Mindset and Early Labor
- Time to explore what your (+partner’s) dream birth looks, sounds, and feels like
- Helpful information on the birthing brain, flow of hormones and how to cultivate the birth space to allow nature to do its magic
- Understanding your autonomy during labor and helpful tools to make big decisions -
Labor Positions and Pushing
- Guidance on movement and positions that are most helpful at specific stages of labor
- Rest techniques and positions that are also productive
- Sharing with the partner (if applicable) support & relaxation techniques that will empower them throughout the labor (+beyond!)
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Postpartum Healing
- Space to explore everyone’s expectations for the first days/weeks/months at home with baby
- Discussing what immediate postpartum healing might entail for you
- Creating a plan for: support, household chores, food and self care for the parent/s -
Your Newborn: Feeding and Sleeping
- Space to explore infant feeding options, expectations, and local support groups
- Anticipating your newborn’s sleep needs, soothing techniques, and sleep space -
Infant Development & Supportive Parenting
- Approaching your baby’s emotional needs and development with curiosity and empathy
- Understanding the growing infant brain and ways you can support their emotions, stress, and independence
- Fostering a secure foundation of attachment, during the waking and sleeping hours -
Space for Processing
- Any perinatal topic that you want time and space to ask questions about or process together
Get ready
Each birthing person, birth and postpartum recovery is unique. There are a lot of options during labor and in parenting, so connecting to and trusting your intuition and learning from that standpoint is important.
I help you make the transition to parenthood, even, or especially, when a certain step in the process does not go as planned.
- Empowerment during pregnancy through evidence-based information
- Support and questions to ask potential care providers and birth locations, based on your preferences
- Emotional support throughout your pregnancy, processing the birth, and into postpartum
- On-call labor support for you and your partner (helping decide when to head to the birth location, processing interventions/options, guidance on physical and emotional support)
- Support with finding local referrals and resources pre & postnatally
3-5 face-to-face prenatal sessions and 1 postpartum visit (via skype, zoom, whatsapp) - Access to my Client Folder which is full of evidence based information, tips, tricks and day-of birth guides
- Unlimited email/text support in pregnancy, birth, and the 1st year of parenthood
I Would Love to Hear from You
caring and supportive assistance in parenthood
Doula Tailor-Made Services
I provide support without discrimination based on the origins, religion or sexual orientations.
A doula has no medical function, she supports the work of the midwives.
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