Crista Hark

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Spanish Fork, Utah
About me

I’m a birth and postpartum doula hoping to teach other doulas about the sacrament of life. I am also a DōTERRA wellness advocate hoping to serve you and your family wherever your journey takes you. As noted I cannot use my DōTERRA wellness advocacy in my doula practice. Doulas are not clinical or to practice medicine to help their clients, we refer them to their provider. I am a mother to two kids, married to the love of my life, and living in the Spanish Fork, Utah area.

Education

High school GED (2013)

Certification and training

Doula Training from Dona International (2023)

Advanced Doula Training from Birth Learning (2023)

Credentials
CD
Specialties
Birth Doula Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English

Service introduction

One interview online or in-person. Two to three prenatal visits. Each visit usually lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. We'll cover various topics such as your goals, birth preferences, fetal rotation, available options, your concerns, comfort measures, and any other questions you might have. Plus, it's a great chance for us to get to know each other better! Unlimited contact to reach out via text, call, Zoom, emails, or FaceTime anytime—whether it's before or after your baby's arrival—for any questions or concerns you may have. Available and on-call whenever you need extra labor support, day or night. Keep in mind that once you've asked me to join, it usually takes an hour or more for me to get there. Offer labor support at your home or birthplace. Typically, I'll stay with you for 1-2 hours after the baby is born. After the birth, you'll receive a postpartum visit along with birth notes and a special keepsake, delivered right to your door. Basic Postpartum package (offered to all). I remain with you 1-2 hours after birth, until you are comfortable, breastfeeding, or your family is ready for quiet time together. Opting for the postpartum package means I'll be there one day each week for 5 weeks to provide support for you, your birth companion, and your newborn during the postpartum period. This includes assistance with breastfeeding if that's your choice, making meals, making sure the needs of your family are met. What my doula services don’t include: As a doula, I do not perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure checks, fetal heart monitoring, or vaginal exams. My role is focused on providing physical comfort, emotional support, and advocacy to help create your ideal birthing experience. I do not make decisions on your behalf. Instead, I assist you in gathering necessary information to make informed choices and will gently remind you if there are deviations from your birth preferences. While I do not directly communicate decisions to the staff, I serve as your advocate for your birth preferences. I will discuss any concerns with you, offer suggestions, and you or your birth companion will convey your decisions to the birthing team. My services include: One interview online or in-person. Two to three prenatal visits. Each visit usually lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. We'll cover various topics such as your goals, birth preferences, fetal rotation, available options, your concerns, comfort measures, and any other questions you might have. Plus, it's a great chance for us to get to know each other better! Unlimited contact to reach out via text, call, Zoom, emails, or FaceTime anytime—whether it's before or after your baby's arrival—for any questions or concerns you may have. Available and on-call whenever you need extra labor support, day or night. Keep in mind that once you've asked me to join, it usually takes an hour or more for me to get there. Offer labor support at your home or birthplace. Typically, I'll stay with you for 1-2 hours after the baby is born. After the birth, you'll receive a postpartum visit along with birth notes and a special keepsake, delivered right to your door. Basic Postpartum package (offered to all). I remain with you 1-2 hours after birth, until you are comfortable, breastfeeding, or your family is ready for quiet time together. Opting for the postpartum package means I'll be there one day each week for 5 weeks to provide support for you, your birth companion, and your newborn during the postpartum period. This includes assistance with breastfeeding if that's your choice, making meals, making sure the needs of your family are met. What my doula services don’t include: As a doula, I do not perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure checks, fetal heart monitoring, or vaginal exams. My role is focused on providing physical comfort, emotional support, and advocacy to help create your ideal birthing experience. I do not make decisions on your behalf. Instead, I assist you in gathering necessary information to make informed choices and will gently remind you if there are deviations from your birth preferences. While I do not directly communicate decisions to the staff, I serve as your advocate for your birth preferences. I will discuss any concerns with you, offer suggestions, and you or your birth companion will convey your decisions to the birthing team.

Packages
Birth package
At each appointment Prenatal #1 overview Discuss you and your birth companion’s birth and postpartum goal. What do you hope to gain by having a doula present, my role at your birth, and how I may assist you. You and your birth companion are picking a birth color as a comfort measure using your five senses. Help guide on fear and stress release. Guide on finding or using your current coping strategies. Discuss nutrition. Questions you can ask at your next OB or midwife appointment. Newborn care once the baby is home. Discuss the 3 R’s. Prenatal #2 overview Discuss if your OB/Midwife checked your cervix, tested you for group b strep, and what occurs at a cervical exam. Review your birth plan. Learn about dilation, effacement, fetal position/rotation, breastfeeding, labor stages, positions/hands-on comfort measures, and pushing. Bringing awareness on where your baby is positioned. Reviewing coping strategies involving the five senses, affirmations, and/or guided imagery. Offer community resources. Learn about the stages of labor. Discuss natural and medical inductions and augmentations. Discuss medications they use in the labor and delivery ward. Learn about what happens if an emergent c-section arrives. Encouraging the couple to have open conversations with curiosity and the anticipation of their role as parents. Prenatal #3 overview Encouraging the couple to have open conversations with curiosity and the anticipation of their role as parents. Newborn care once the baby is home. Discuss what occurs in the postpartum period. Prepare for the home before the baby arrives. ACE assessment. TIC questionnaire. Setting up home care tasks. $500 retainer fee when you select me as your doula $500 due one month after birth
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Package
Assisting the mother's recovery after labor, up to 5 weeks which include: Carrying heavy items Preparing meals Providing Aromatouch technique Checking for postpartum mood disorders Very light housekeeping Supporting infant feeding Changing diapers. Caring for the baby while you rest or attend to personal needs. Fostering uninterrupted bonding time. Offering companionship. $500 retainer fee when you select me as your doula $500 due one month after birth
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Birth and postpartum package
At each appointment Prenatal #1 overview Discuss you and your birth companion’s birth and postpartum goal. What do you hope to gain by having a doula present, my role at your birth, and how I may assist you. You and your birth companion are picking a birth color as a comfort measure using your five senses. Help guide on fear and stress release. Guide on finding or using your current coping strategies. Discuss nutrition. Questions you can ask at your next OB or midwife appointment. Newborn care once the baby is home. Discuss the 3 R’s. Prenatal #2 overview Discuss if your OB/Midwife checked your cervix, tested you for group b strep, and what occurs at a cervical exam. Review your birth plan. Learn about dilation, effacement, fetal position/rotation, breastfeeding, labor stages, positions/hands-on comfort measures, and pushing. Bringing awareness on where your baby is positioned. Reviewing coping strategies involving the five senses, affirmations, and/or guided imagery. Offer community resources. Learn about the stages of labor. Discuss natural and medical inductions and augmentations. Discuss medications they use in the labor and delivery ward. Learn about what happens if an emergent c-section arrives. Encouraging the couple to have open conversations with curiosity and the anticipation of their role as parents. Prenatal #3 overview Encouraging the couple to have open conversations with curiosity and the anticipation of their role as parents. Newborn care once the baby is home. Discuss what occurs in the postpartum period. Prepare for the home before the baby arrives. ACE assessment. TIC questionnaire. Setting up home care tasks. Postpartum package Assisting the mother's recovery after labor, up to 5 weeks which include: Carrying heavy items Preparing meals Providing Aromatouch technique Checking for postpartum mood disorders Very light housekeeping Supporting infant feeding Changing diapers. Caring for the baby while you rest or attend to personal needs. Fostering uninterrupted bonding time. Offering companionship. $500 retainer fee when you select me as your doula $500 due one month after birth $500 due two months after birth postpartum
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
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