Chelsea Van Middelkoop Birth & Postpartum Doula in Omaha, NE
About Chelsea
It is my mission to support families in achieving a satisfying birth and postpartum experience. Every family is unique, as is each pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. My services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each family I serve. Whether having a cesarean, vaginal, medicated or unmedicated birth, I will support you without judgment or bias. The birth of a child is a monumental and life-changing event. It would be my honor to support you during this experience.
Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
Birth Support
What's Included: Complimentary consult 2 prenatal visits where we will discuss your desired birth experience, preparation for childbirth, and practice comfort measures Unlimited support by phone, text, or email Continuous emotional, informational, and physical support throughout labor and birth. Support can be provided in your home and/or at the place of birth In-person support continued immediately following birth, during recovery (approximately two hours) One postpartum visit to reflect on your birth experience and provide any additional support needed at that time
Postpartum Support
The postpartum period is a time of transition. Postpartum services are tailored to meet the needs of your family in order to ease this transition. How can we help? Assist with newborn care Give you the opportunity to rest and recover Provide evidence-based information Breastfeeding support Do light Housework Teach newborn calming techniques Provide resources Provide emotional support
Consulting
Individual consultations to meet your family's specific needs. Choose from a variety of topics related to the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Including, but not limited to: Birth planning Comfort measures Postpartum prep Newborn care Calming techniques Breastfeeding
Childbirth Education
- Join me for a comprehensive childbirth education class!
- What you will learn:
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- The anatomy of pregnancy
- The labor process
- Hormones
- Common interventions
- Coping techniques and comfort measures (medical and non-medical)
- Your birth options
- How to create your birth plan
- And more...
- Taught in the comfort of your own home or virtually. Approximately 3.5 hours.
Breastfeeding Basics
- Set yourself up for a successful breastfeeding journey! You will learn:
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- The benefits of breastfeeding
- Steps to success
- Hunger cues
- Positions
- How to ensure a good latch
- Pumping basics and milk storage
- Common challenges
- And more...
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- Approximately 2 hours taught from the comfort of your home or virtually.
Newborn Care Class
- Learn the ins and outs of caring for your newest family member!
- What you will learn:
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- Newborn characteristics
- Bathing & diapering
- Feeding
- Sleep
- Soothing your newborn
- Health
- Safety
- And more...
- Taught in the comfort of your own home or virtually. Approximately 2 hours.
Free Breast Pump Consultation for Tricare Beneficiaries
Are you looking to get a breast pump? Tricare covers them once you are 27 weeks along in your pregnancy. They also cover monthly supplies, pregnancy support bands, positioning pillows, compression stockings, and postpartum support garments. coverage depends on plan and region) I’m a representative for Military Mommies, a veteran-owned medical supply company. I offer free pump consultations where I can answer any questions you have about the pumps and go over their special features. My goal is to make sure you are confident in your pump selection and to make the whole process as simple as possible.
What to expect
Providing emotional, informational, and physical support to meet the needs of your family during the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Certified Childbirth Educator (2020)
- Certified Breastfeeding Educator (2020)
- Adult, child, and infant First aid and CPR (2021)
- Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (2021)
- Professional Birth and Postpartum doula- Madriella (2019)
- Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula- Stillbirthday (2021)
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Child, Youth and Family Studies (2012)
Memberships and affiliations
- Military Birth Resource Network
Languages
- English
Specialties
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Service area
Chelsea is based in Omaha, Nebraska.
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