The Basic Birth Package includes two prenatal visits in your home, being on call from 37-42 weeks, continuous labor support, one postpartum visit, as well as email, text and phone access. Additionally, I’m offering Reflexology support during labor and a Reflexology session at the postpartum visit. Arrangements for a backup doula will be made in the case of an emergency or illness that would prevent me from attending your birth. Each prenatal visit is 1.5-2 hours and the postpartum visit with the Reflexology session is 2.5 hours.

The Deluxe Birth Package includes two prenatal visits in your home, being on call from 37-42 weeks, continuous labor support, two postpartum visits, a postpartum meal and postpartum self-care kit. This package also includes Reflexology sessions at both prenatal appointments, an additional session between 37-40 weeks for labor preparation, during labor when appropriate, and at both postpartum visits. Reflexology can help with pregnancy related discomforts such as swelling and constipation. It can also gently prepare the body for labor, help balance hormones, support the liver and kidneys and reduce stress. Arrangements for a backup doula will be made in the case of an emergency or illness that would prevent me from attending your birth. Each prenatal and postpartum visit usually lasts 2.5-3 hours including the Reflexology sessions.

The first 40 days or 6 weeks after birth are crucial for recovery. If you have a surgical birth this recovery period is 8 weeks. Reflexology can be very beneficial for postpartum healing. It stimulates the body’s own healing response, reduces stress and inflammation, increases circulation and there is research showing it can help with breastmilk production. The Postpartum Recovery Package includes 6 weekly Reflexology sessions at your home, and a postpartum self care kit that includes herbal sitz baths, perineum spray, cold pads and beneficial herbal tea. I will also make lactation cookies or raw balls and nourishing bone broth based soup weekly (this can be modified for vegetarians). I can help with breastfeeding, basic infant care and any questions or concerns you have at our weekly meetings. I can also do some light house keeping such as loading the dishwasher, starting laundry, meal prep or watching the baby while you have a shower. Each postpartum visit is 2-2.5 hours including the Reflexology session.