Courtnay Schadtle Birth & Postpartum Doula in Sumner, ME
About Courtnay
My personal journey into motherhood was filled with unexpected twists and turns. I faced a high-risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth, and an emotionally challenging NICU stay. These experiences opened my eyes to the gaps in maternal support, particularly in relation to mental health. Witnessing the impact that inadequate support had on my own well-being, I made it my mission to bridge those gaps and provide the tools necessary to ease the mental load of motherhood. Becoming a doula was a natural progression for me. I felt a deep calling to support other mothers as they navigate the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that come with pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My goal is to empower mothers to take charge of their own mental well-being, equipping them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to thrive.
Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
Birth Planning
1 BIRTH PLANNING Not everyone chooses to have a birth doula as part of their birth team, but everyone benefits from spending time planning and preparing for birth! We will work together during this time to create a shareable document for your birth team. We’ll also discuss the best practices for sharing your preferences for your providers. Birth planning sessions come with email access for questions, resources, and other information between the session and your time of birth. They can be done virtually or in-home. Sessions are 2-3 hours long
Birth Support
The goal of labor and delivery support is to help women feel empowered, informed, and supported through breathing and relaxation exercises, massage, positioning and movement, and advocacy for the woman’s birth preferences. Services Included: Free consult Two prenatal visits Available by phone, text or email from signing of contract until 4 weeks postpartum On call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks Continuous labor support Assistance with breastfeeding One postpartum visit Resources prenatally, during labor and postpartum Please note I have a sliding scale which allows for my services to be accessible for more families.
Complete Birth Support
Services Included Free consult Two prenatal visits Available by phone, text or email from signing of contract until 4 weeks postpartum On call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks Continuous labor support Assistance with breastfeeding One postpartum visit Resources prenatally, during labor and postpartum This package includes everything listed, with the addition of three 4 hour postpartum visits to be used within the first 8 weeks postpartum. Please note I have a sliding scale which allows for my services to be accessible for more families.
Postpartum Support
Services include infant care, breastfeeding support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and emotional support. Postpartum doula care can help ease the transition to parenthood, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote maternal and family wellbeing. Services Included Emotional well-being checks Mental Health Support (providing resources as needed) Help create routines and organization techniques to ease mental load of birthing parent. We will create schedules, boundaries and develop realistic expectations for not only themselves but other supports. Breastfeeding Support New Parent Education Meal Prepping Support Nursery Set up & Organization Baby Laundry (wash & put away) 8 & 12 week contracts available. Shifts are 4 hours in duration.
Sleep Coaching
FOR NEWBORN-7 YEARS OLD I'm here to help your family with their sleep journey, no matter where they are in the process. I will work with you to create a sleep plan that fits your parenting style and I'll provide support while you teach your child how to become an independent sleeper. Services Include 30 Minute Consultation Call Detailed Sleep Plan that Fits Your Family's Parenting Style Coaching and Encouragement Through Text Wrap-Up Call where I Answer All Your Questions An Email Sharing Tips for Sleep Changes that will Happen as Your Child Develops
Just the Sleep Plan
Not looking for 1:1 support? Purchase just the sleep plan to implement on your own. Services Include Free Discovery Call Custom made sleep plan tailored to your little
Ask Me Anything Call
If you have already sleep trained your baby or toddler and need help with a few bumps in the road, Ask Me Anything Phone Call is an ideal service for you. During this hour-long call, you can ask me all of your questions about sleep. Alternatively, if you have not yet sleep trained your baby or toddler, our Two Weeks of Sleep Support service provides more comprehensive support and better results
What to expect
I support families from Birth, Postpartum and Beyond. I offer a variety of services from Birth Planning, Birth Support, Postpartum Support and Sleep Coaching.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Birth Doula, CAPPA (2023)
- Postpartum Doula, CAPPA (2022)
- Sleep Consultant, Center for Pediatric Sleep Management (2023)
Memberships and affiliations
- Maine Doula Coalition, Community Doulas
Languages
- English
Specialties
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Service area
Courtnay is based in Sumner, Maine.
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