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My name is DeNae, CD , Certified Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Doula. I will not be accepting clients between July 2024 and May2025. A little bit about me: my approach is centered around meeting the demands of labor with Holistic practices and physiological therapies. My goal is to provide you with the tools you need to make educated decisions in the birthing room. And before we get to the birthing space we will focus on navigating the healthcare system in a way where you are informed about your care , advocating for yourself, educating yourself on what to expect during labor and postpartum recovery.
I practice a full circle model of care as your Labor + Postpartum Doula. Should you decide to enlist my support we will begin looking for an OB/ Midwife / Birthing Center/ Hospital whose birthing practices align with your desires for pregnancy and birth. I will cross reference your insurance's provider directory with the provider of choice to ensure they are contracted with your insurance and/ or iron out private pay details. Once you have selected a provider you are comfortable with we set up our Prenatal appointments. You will have 2 Prenatal Visits (with myself) where we'll discuss: Family dynamics Comfort Measures for Labor What to Expect the last weeks of pregnancy When to call your care provider Signs of Early Labor Optimal Fetal Positioning Holistic Measures to Encourage Labor Contraction Measurement Tools Birth Plan My Attendance for 1 Prenatal Office Visit ( Virtually or in Person) Mental Health Referrals to Chiropractors , Pediatricians, Pediatric Dentists 24/7 On Call Phone Support beginning at 38 weeks of pregnancy This package envelops Postpartum Care for 2 weeks. During the Postpartum Care visits we will discuss : Mental Health Advocacy & Self Care regimen Newborn Skin Care Exclusively Breastfeeding & Supplementation Methods Virtual Mommy Support Groups Holistic Juices to support healthy milk supply Light Housekeeping for Baby Alkaline Water Delivery Vegan Lactation cookies * Support Services will be 3 hours a day, Twice a week Nourishment for mom is important so I'll also provide my mom's with Homemade (preservative free) Fresh Juicy Juices to support Hydration and Nourishment
You will have 2 Prenatal Wellness Visits with myself & In Person Support during active labor until one hour postpartum . During prenatal we’ll discuss: Family dynamics What to Expect the last weeks of pregnancy Signs of Early Labor Comfort Measures for Labor When to call your care provider Optimal Fetal Positioning Natural (Non Medicated) Measures to Encourage Labor Contraction Frequency Measurement Tools A Birth Plan 24/7 On Call Phone Support beginning at 38 weeks of pregnancy My Physical Support and Attendance during labor, birth, and one hour post delivery Referrals to Chiropractors , Lactation Consultants, Pediatricians, Pediatric Dentists etc. My Attendance for 1 Co-Visit Office Visit ( with your OB or Midwife) During the final Postpartum Care visit (once you are home) we will conclude services and discuss : The highlights of your birth Mothering the Mother Diet Newborn Baby Care Staples Establish Breastfeeding & Supplementation
In the six weeks following your delivery I provide hands on support to ensure you are resting and adjusting and bonding with baby. I’m available to clean the nursery, deliver alkaline water, make freshly squeezed juices to boost immune system. I also share tips on newborn baby care like swaddling and skincare, and breastfeeding.
I offer Labor & Postpartum Doula services that align with homeopathic practices. For Labor support I’m available to support in the environment of your choice be it Hospital (inductions and scheduled cesareans ), Birthing Centers, and Home Births. For postpartum support I’m available to help you transition from your home ensuring you are resting , nourished, Educated, and supported. Sleep relief is one of the most highly sought out services of mines. I arrive late evening and stay until early morning ensuring you get the sleep you need and deserve while feeding baby, burping baby , changing baby diapers and placing baby back to sleep
DeNae provided postpartum doula services for me and she was nothing short of amazing. She was always on time, very loving and caring and even brought juices and gave a dietary plan to help me with postpartum recovery! I truly loved having her around & I always recommend her to others.
— Rashika C.
As a first time mom, giving birth was something that kind of scared me so I decided to have a doula. DeNae is the perfect doula, and was the best choice from my experience. She’s very knowledgeable and kept me in the know about what to expect. She put me at ease when it came to any of my concerns. I appreciated her checking on me throughout my pregnancy and giving me helpful tips and tricks along the way. The day I went into labor she stayed so calm. She was there from the time my water broke to after our baby was delivered, and she stayed even longer to make sure we were good. I don’t think myself or my husband would have gotten through our day as seamlessly as we did without her. DeNae coached me through the first half of labor at home where I was able to endure contractions for hours until I was about 1-2 minutes between contractions. I couldn’t believe when we got to the hospital I was already 7cm dilated. That’s not something I ever thought I would be able to do, but I did because she was there to help me manage my pain and power through it. It felt like a family member was rubbing my back, cleaning me up and tending to my needs, that’s how sweet and caring she is. My husband and I joke that we’ll only have more kids if she’s there to help again. It was worth every penny to be able to have had such a good experience with labor and delivery. She has a special place in our hearts for making one of the most important days of our lives such a memorable one in the best ways.
— Anjha T.
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