Doula & Certified Professional Midwife Services
Your Birth, Your Way!
Doula Services to Support You Before, During and After Birth
Growing a human.
It’s life-changing. It’s a celebration. It’s a daily ‘pinch-me-is-this-happening’ feeling.
Sometimes it’s a totally fun rollercoaster.
Other times it just feels like your hormones are the ones in control, your body is not your own and your limits are being tested.
In other words, you may be feeling #allthefeelings all at once.
What you don’t need during pregnancy is the well-intentioned friend, judge-y family member or your neighbor's visiting mother-in-law offering their unsolicited birth horror story.
Nor do you need any pressure to take medical interventions when you don’t want them.
And you certainly don’t need to feel helpless or misunderstood during full throttle labor at your baby’s birth, because everyone else is too busy with what they need to do for the birth of your baby to give you support.
From pain medication to episiotomies to breast vs. bottle feeding, it can be really confusing to sort out what the best choice is for you.
And if you aren’t offered all the information, you don’t even know you have options so you can make an informed choice.
This is where great Birth or Postpartum Doula services can give you the support you truly need before, during and after birth.
Home birth with Midwife Faith Freeman of Born to Be Loved
As a Birth Doula, I support an empowering birth and postpartum experience.
I begin with assisting you in creating your ideal birth plan, providing evidence-based information about your options.
I nurture you with labor comfort measures. There are so many tools in my Doula labor bag! Massage, acupressure, a rebozo and breathing techniques, to name a few.
I am also a trained Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula. Hypnosis can be incredibly powerful in reframing pain, fear and expectations.
I stay by your side in labor and help you stay on top of your pressure waves (contractions). I aid in facilitating your birth plan, fostering communication between you and your care providers, so that your needs are looked after.
And any unforeseen hiccups along the way?
I provide research and options you may not be aware of, so you can make decisions you feel good about.
And I support your partner (if any) and family members throughout this process as well.
Your partner is also on a journey to parenthood!
A Postpartum Doula provides a crucial foundation in the months following birth.
Does diapering a preemie sound intimidating?
Or do horror stories about a bad latch give you anxiety about breastfeeding?
Or are you overwhelmed at this tiny human who now needs everything from you, and you aren’t even sure if the sweatpants you put on two days ago are right side out? And how did your cell phone end up in a drawer next to the forks?!
As a Postpartum Doula, I look after you. We solve breast/chest feeding issues together, with my network of referrals if necessary.
I provide help with daily tasks, so you get essential time to rest and focus on what’s important: your new family.
This includes things like diapering, meal preparation, errands, tidying up, sibling transition, pet care, household organization, and tending to your recovery and self-care.
I ease you into your new life.
And I’m also there as a positive presence and a reliable companion you can trust.
My goal is to be there for you during postpartum in the way that you need me to be.
Services
Prenatal Care
A big part of Birth Doula support includes planning your incredible birth experience.
We'll talk about your hopes and dreams. Labor and afterbirth desires. What to do when the unexpected pops up (!) and how I can help you advocate for and empower yourself.
We'll also discuss concerns, hospital protocols, and involvement from friends and family.
Things can be somewhat precarious with COVID-19, but we’ll navigate that storm together.
We will also do some postpartum planning prior to your birth so you feel prepared for what that may look like.
Labor Support
Whether it’s going to be a home birth, a birth center, or in hospital, as a Birth Doula, I am there for you physically, emotionally and spiritually throughout your labor.
I also assist you in a planned or unplanned C-Section. You still have needs when surgery is the pathway!
I help you stay on top of your contractions, work with staff and support your partner.
Plus, I provide you with evidence-based information, so you’ll have the info you need to make important decisions.
It is my heartfelt wish that you look back on this experience as memorable, enjoyable and positive.
Postpartum Care
Even if this isn’t your first birth, this is still a new experience with a new human being. You’ve become a parent all over again!
I’m here as a Postpartum Doula to make sure Baby gets what Baby needs—but see that your needs don’t get lost in the shuffle.
I help you organize your day and your household. I prepare healthy meals for you and your partner.
I tidy up! (You’re welcome.)
I can take over baby wearing so you get to shower. Go for a walk with you. Provide referrals when the going gets tough. Assist with feeding. Walk Fido.
Moving into your new life, we will figure it out together.
“Incredible! That’s the first word that comes to mind when I think of Zoe’s birth. CeeCee was an integral part in making this an incredible healing birth. She brought up many points I had not considered, and her knowledgeable insight reassured me every single time.
On the day of (or rather night of), Baby decided to come without much warning. CeeCee promptly made it to our place and jumped right in the shower behind me to apply pressure and hot water on my back.
Her calm and supportive presence guided me through each wave, using Hypnobabies cues, making sure I stayed hydrated and communicating my needs with the rest of our team. With her support I was able to have the quiet unmedicated empowering birth I longed for, in the comfort of a safe space. Thank you!”
– Ioanna Z.
““An empathetic, kind, thoughtful, punctual, committed, and knowledgeable doula! CC’s services are extraordinary! She supported, guided, helped, and taught. She was always a text or call away. She explained everything with such genuine care. I felt comfortable asking her for help.
Last but not least, she taught me to believe in myself.”
—Angie O.
“CC is an excellent doula. She provided me with excellent resources and came with a wealth of knowledge. When admitted to the hospital for induction [during COVID], CC was available every step of the way for me via phone and text. She helped break down what the doctors were saying in easier terms, provided me with advice, and helped me with questions to ask my doctor. I highly recommend CC and will be using her services in the future as well.”
—Maria B.
Would you like to know more about how I can help make your birth experience cherished and empowering?
Consultations are always free!