Birth and Postpartum Doula
Doula: a Greek word for a woman who serves
UTMOST SUPPORT FOR THE BIRTHING MOTHER
from Prenatal
to Labor and Birth
into Postpartum and Motherhood
This exciting time requires purposeful support with evidence-based education for your desired physiological birth experience. Gain invaluable information applicable to your pregnancy, and practice hands-on application of comfort measures, breathing techniques, relaxation and mindset for birth, all while establishing a connection with your Doula.
Prenatal Visits with
Birth Education
Receive assistance and attention to detail while preparing a safe and beautiful birth setting whether at home, a birth center or a hospital. We'll work together to personalize your space, be stocked with supplies or a packed hospital bag, and have baby and postpartum essentials ready. We'll also put together a well-prepared birth plan with your birth preferences.
Preparation for Birth Setting & Preferences
Experience the empowering, knowledgeable and compassionate support of a Doula companioning you through birth with the utmost love and care. Your physical and emotional needs are the focus. If a complication arises, a Doula provides a grounding presence and strength. It's the traditional kind of labor companionship that's stood the test of time.
Unwavering Labor & Delivery Support
Mama, let your Doula be vigilant and watchful so that your birth preferences and health decisions be respected and honored. Birth is a very vulnerable time for the birthing mother and having an advocate on your behalf can bring about great results in achieving your birth desires. It can be hard to say 'no' in the moment but you and your Doula will practice together beforehand.
A Confident Advocate
for Mom and Baby
The days following birth are blissful yet full of challenging learning curves and significant hormonal swings. A Doula will talk and share in all things postpartum and newborn care with you. A Doula will also teach those around you how to best care for you with nutrition, rest and support. And a Doula always enjoys listening as you relish in and share the details of your birth story.
Postpartum Recognition & Support
Breastfeeding is a special bond between mama and baby, and a Doula will be your biggest cheerleader for it! With lactation knowledge and experience, a Doula teaches breastfeeding basics and offers hands-on support for latch and positioning all to ensure a healthy and fulfilling experience you and baby.
Breastfeeding Encouragement & Education
Whole-Mother Doula Support Package
Prenatal Support
---> Through every question and preparation milestone, you’ll have education and guidance keeping you feeling calm, confident and prepared for birth.
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2 Prenatal meetings to connect, discuss and fully prepare for birth​
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At your home or virtually through Zoom
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Approximately 2 hours each
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Personalized birth preparation, including:
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Physiological childbirth education
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Hands-on practice of comfort measures, breathwork, relaxation, and other techniques for a gentle birth
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Building confidence and replacing fear with trust through healing biblical truths, Scripture, and powerful prayer
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Birth plan review, birth space preparation, postpartum planning, breastfeeding basics, and so much more
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Regular pregnancy check-in texts and emails with resources, education, and encouragement
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Relevant evidence-based information tailored to your pregnancy and care provider discussions to support informed decision-making
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Prayer support for your specific needs, whenever desired
Labor and Birth Support
---> In one of life’s most intense and meaningful moments, you deserve to feel safe, supported, and never alone; I’ll be there with you.
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On-call support by text, phone, audio message or email available from 37 weeks until birth
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​Continuous in-person physical, emotional and biblical support during active labor and birth
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Advocacy for your birth preferences, as discussed beforehand
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Birth photos and/or videos (non-professional) with your prior consent
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Immediate postpartum support getting settled after birth
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Breastfeeding assistance
Postpartum and Motherhood Support
---> This is a time for rest, reassurance and gentle care as you recover and settle into a new family rhythm.
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1 Postpartum visit providing care, assistance and debriefing your birth experience​
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At your home within the first 2 weeks of birth
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Approximately 6 hours
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Practical postpartum care, including:​
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Light household support, laundry, restocking essentials, and requests
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Time to prioritize self-care
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Newborn care education, including nurturing practices such as babywearing, tummy time, sleep routines, and more
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Compassionate support and grace through the emotional and physical transition into motherhood
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Optional professionally recorded audio birth story as a keepsake
$1,600
Reserve Your Doula Support
Send an inquiry
Schedule a free consultation via Zoom to see if we're a good fit​
Review and sign your paperwork, then pay your deposit to secure your booking​
Complete your Client Intake Form and receive your Welcome Packet
* keep in mind...
​Suzanne serves clients whose home and planned birth location is within a 20-mile radius of Waunakee, Wisconsin
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With doula support you can...
Feel held, grounded and informed
Have a calming, consistent presence by your side
Enjoy godly relationship-based support, not typical clinical care
Experience guidance in breastfeeding, not left to “figure it out”
Move through early parenthood with reassurance
Significantly improve satisfaction & outcome of your birth
see the evidence...
"Supportive care during labor may enhance physiological labor processes, as well as women's feelings of control and confidence in their own strength and ability to give birth."
- Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 7.
SO MUCH GOOD
& positive
evidence
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews published a review in 2017, Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth, concluding improved outcomes such as...
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Increased spontaneous vaginal births
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Shorter duration of labor
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Decreased caesarean birth
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Decreased use of pain medications
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Decreased instrumental vaginal birth
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Significant satisfaction and feelings of childbirth
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Babies with healthy five-minute Apgar scores
Frequently asked questions
Let's doula this!!
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"Your heart is so pure in just wanting to love and support. That is so needed and beautiful... You were absolutely amazing my entire pregnancy... You gave me so much support! I'm so thankful for you!"
Maria, first-time mama
Kindly
Note...
A Doula is NOT a medical professional, and therefore, ​implores clients to consult a licensed care provider for professional medical advice and care in order to take empowered responsibility for their own health decisions.​