Bianka Betances - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Bianka

For me, working with families and supporting them during life’s most special moments has always been my thing. My journey started in my teen years when I took my first human development class, and when I began nannying. As a nanny I worked with toddlers and children with disabilities in my local area. I loved working with these children and I just knew I was meant to work with families. In my adult years I have worked as a daycare director leading Spanish curriculum, and supporting families through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. I have undergone many years of training and learning to become the full spectrum doula that I am today. Becoming a mother myself opened my eyes tremendously and it is what reminds me why I do what I do. My desire to meet families where they are, help them tie the loose ends, and hold space for them during these special and transforming moments.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth

*Payment plans/sliding scale are available* During pregnancy I offer 2-3 prenatal visits. During these visits we will be able to get to know each other better, go over in depth birth education, affirmations, postpartum preparation, birth preferences, and pain management support. I will be available to support you 24/7 via text, call, or email. You will have access to my library of resources including books, articles, list of providers, and more. Starting at 37 weeks I will be on cal for you and your family. Once you are in active labor I will show up for you and your family in any way that is needed wherever you decide to birth. This may look like me saying prayers/affirmations with you, preparing nutritional snacks and beverages, cleaning up, massage, coaching your partner in ways to support you, keeping your other kids company, getting a bath started for you, and making sure you feel safe during labor. I will be by your side until baby is earth side and immediately postpartum. I will also provide 3 postpartum visits. These visits I will be able to support you physically, emotionally, and connect you to further resources.

$900 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum

*Payment plans/sliding scale are available * Postpartum is a time of healing, transition into parenthood, and learning. As your doula I will make sure that you have the resources and tools to best support you and your family. This includes breastfeeding/bottle feeding support, light house keeping, drawing herbal baths, preparing warm nourishing meals and beverages that promote healing, closing of the hips ceremony, massage, herbal steaming, hear your story, and more. I will support you and your family for the six weeks after birth. Each visit will be a minimum of 4 hours each. During this time your body, organic and hormones are experiencing many changes and i am here to help you ease into parenthood gently. Scheduling and visits will depend on your family’s needs.

$900 USD · Flat rate

Bereavement

As a bereavement doula I will support and hold space for you after a loss. I meet you where you are with your loss- to hold space for you and support you through this time of many unknowns. I support you thought the difficult choices that need to be made. I will help you process your story and your baby’s story, I will meet with you before the birth and afterwards- scheduled visits will be arranged according to your needs. I will provide information and resources to further support you on your journey.

$45 USD · Per hour

What to expect

I offer tailored and holistic support to women and families during pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and infant loss. My training and work is centered around reclaiming ancestral roots during these sacred life moments. I achieve this with the use of traditional Mesoamerican and Caribbean traditions. Some services I offer are: emotional support, hands on physical support- massage, nail maintenance, and vidente based resources, ongoing information exchange to empower you to make the best decisions for you and your family.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Sumi’s Full Spectrum Doula Training (2022)
New Beginnings Birth Doula Training (2021)

Languages

Spanish

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Acupressure During Labor Adolescent Care Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Babywearing Belly Binding Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education Faith-Based Counseling Family Planning Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Life Transitions Loss and Bereavement Doula Massage Midwife Support Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Loss Sexual Health Sexual Issues Sibling Preparation Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Toddlers Water birth