Emma Andriotis Birth & Postpartum Doula in West Deptford, NJ

Standard Birth Support

Here's what's included in the package: - 2 Prenatal 90 minute visits for birth preparation, we will cover signs and stages of labor, comfort measures, relaxation techniques, medical options, interventions, nutrition, postpartum prep, and create a birth plan. - Prenatal telephone/email support throughout pregnancy and 2 weeks postpartum - 24 hour on-call availability for labor support starting at the 38th week - Continuity of care once active labor has begun and 2 hours following birth - Emotional and physical support during labor and birth - Access to comfort recommendations and tools - Photos of your labor and birth if wanted - Help with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding immediately following birth - One, 2 hour in person postpartum visit to provide lactation/newborn feeding support, newborn care tips, emotional support, postpartum care tips, birth reflecting

Standard Postpartum Support

• Help you smoothly transition into parenting
• 4 Hour Daytime Visit
• Offer physical and emotional support to you and your family
• Help with breastfeeding/bottlefeeding
• Help family adjust to their new roles
• Help with light household tasks or organization
• Prepare meals during shift
• Can hold baby or entertain siblings while parent’s rest/shower
• Offer evidenced based information
• Connect you with resources in the community as wanted or needed
• Assistance with newborn care (ie. baby wearing, tips, tricks and more)
• Comfort measures during your recovery period
• Errands during shift (ie. picking up a prescription for you at the pharmacy)
• Treat you with compassion, and have a listening ear
• Holistic postpartum practices