Amy Wilt Birth Doula in Harrisburg, PA
About Amy
Please reach out. I do not subscribe to this site. As a nurse and a trauma-informed DONA International certified birth & postpartum doula, Amy is committed to empowering birthing people to have the birth they want. She is certified in trauma prevention through the Birth & Trauma Support Center, TENS unit certified, certified in Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss through the Birth Breath & Death Institute, certified childbirth educator by Childbirth Professionals International, certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, certified Gift Registry Consultant, Dancing For Birth Instructor, Body Ready Method Certified Pro, and the only Authorized Peanut Ball Trainer in Pennsylvania (13th in the world!) Amy’s passion is assisting birthers wanting low to no intervention births and birthers who have had previous traumatic birth experiences. Amy is the mother of 3 boys (Dylan, Zachary, & Alec), 3 cats (Ragnor, Bjorn, Whaylen), and Dusty the dog. She is owner of Dauphin County Doulas, LLC and executive director of Better Birth and Beyond Doula Network, Inc. Amy is an approved TriCare doula!
Birth Doula packages and pricing
Birth Doula Partner Package
2 doulas will be assigned to you; both doulas will be present for prenatal & postpartum visits and share an on-call schedule so you have continuity of care throughout pregnancy and labor (see Benefits of Agency info sheet) Available via email, text or call during business hours for any questions or concerns; available after hours for emergencies 2 Zoom check-ins around 20 weeks & 30 weeks to answer questions and get familiar with your team Personalized Visual Birth Plan prepared specially for you Prenatal Birth Preparation Session (includes Crash Course) On-call 24/7 from 38 through 42 weeks (should you birth earlier, we can be there for you) Labor: physical comfort, emotional, and educational support throughout active labor and your birth (which includes partner support) Support, including first feeding, in the hour or two following the birth Postpartum visit within the first 2 weeks after birth
Birth Doula Partners Plus Postpartum Support Package
Birth doula services 12 hours of postpartum doula support, including lactation support, infant care, maternal support, light housekeeping, meal prep and errands
Birth Doula for Individual Doula
Birth Doula for Individual Doula $1350* Request your doula (a back-up will be provided in case of emergencies) Available via email, text or call during business hours for any questions or concerns; available after hours for emergencies 2 Zoom check-ins around 20 weeks & 30 weeks to answer questions and get familiar with your doula Personalized Visual Birth Plan prepared specially for you Prenatal Birth Preparation Session (includes Crash Course) On-call 24/7 from 38 through 42 weeks (should you birth earlier, we can be there for you) Labor: physical comfort, emotional, and educational support throughout active labor and your birth (which includes partner support) Support, including first feeding, in the hour or two following the birth Postpartum visit within the first 2 weeks after birth
Postpartum Doula Services
Infant care, maternal support, Cesarean support, breastfeeding support, education, light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, behavior charts (for older siblings), chore charts (for older siblings), etc… Daytime and overnight shifts available Price is determined by number of hours committed and day or night.
Prepared Partner Prenatal Crash Course
- Review hospital procedures and your rights & answer your questions
- Hands-on skills and practice for you and your partner.
- Personalized Visual Birth Plan prepared specially for you
- Private personal class takes place in home and last 3-4 hours
Childbirth Preparation
Private in-home or virtual classes (3 classes about 2 hours long) Topics include: normal physiological birth, pain management options, positioning, movement, relaxation skills and breathing awareness, the postpartum period, and more Receive InJoy’s “Guide to Childbirth” along with a packet of information
Know Your Newborn
Topics include: skin-to-skin, The Magical Hour, newborn senses, newborn appearance, newborn procedures, newborn reflexes, & newborn sleep/alert states Receive InJoy’s “Guide to Newborns”
Baby Care Basics Class
Learn hands-on caring for baby skills including diapering, swaddling, bathing, dressing, feeding Topics include: comfort techniques, PMADs, dirty diapers, nail care, breastfeeding, doctor visits, safety, health, & siblings Receive InJoy’s “Guide to Mother and Baby Care”
Combo Newborn & Baby Care Classes
- Know Your Newborn Class
- Baby Care Basics Class
TENS Unit Rental (OB Specific TENS Unit)
Includes unit, 4 electrode pads, alcohol wipes, 2 sets of batteries, and instructions $125 Deposit (will be returned upon receipt of equipment in good repair) Training on use of unit and safety Drop off & pick-up of unit (within a 30 minute drive)
Car Seat Education & Installation
- 1 hour of car seat installation education
- 2 cars with car seat included
- Education on proper fitting of car seat for newborn
- Virtual check-up after birth
Sibling Doula Services
24/7 on-call from 38-42 weeks of gestation Up to 12 hours of consecutive hours of care for one child 3-hour additional time blocks can be purchased for $75 each Each additional child is $5 per hour **Our sibling doulas have CPR/First Aid certification, child abuse training, child abuse clearances, and state background check clearance.**
Before Baby Prep Services
Let our baby experts help you with the flow of baby’s room, room & closet organization, preparing baby items to be ready for your little one, and more. All baby items washed, dried, & put away Baby items organized to ensure easier care Baby Room Setup: Arranging baby’s furniture and items in baby’s room to ensure easier care Setup & organization of feeding and changing stations around the house with suggestions Suggestions on other items needed for baby Labels for items if wanted *Assembling furniture and other baby items, painting baby’s room and other preparation tasks are on an as needed basis and fee will be determined based on the project*
What to expect
We provide birth & postpartum doula support. We believe everyone who wants a doula should be able to have a doula. It is important that every birthing person have access to evidence based information to make the best decision for their family.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2018)
- Certified Childbirth Educator, Childbirth Professionals International (2020)
- Authorized Peanut Ball Trainer, Premier Birth Tools (2021)
- Licensed Professional Nurse, HACC (2007)
- Dancing For Birth Instructor (2022)
Education
- Bachelor of Healthcare Management (2010)
- Bachelor of Human Resources Management (2010)
- Licensed Professional Nurse (2007)
- Associate of Business Studies (2002)
Memberships and affiliations
- DONA International advocacy committee
- DONA International membership
- Evidence Based Birth Pro Member
- Body Ready Method Certified Pro Member
Languages
- English
Credentials
Specialties
Frequently asked questions
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Service area
Amy is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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