Jerilyn Free - Birth Doula - Mc Leansville, NC

About Jerilyn

Hi my name is Jerilyn Free but I go by “Jeri”. I am from the Triad are and am definitely a unicorn in this field. I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Certified Birth Doula. I have been working as a Birth Doula since 2016. I have assisted in vaginal births, c-sections, vbacs, water births, virtual doula work, and have supported families that have dealt with a loss. My experience is wide! Currently, I work in a hospital as a Lactation Consultant. My special touch is assisting families in the early days of learning your baby. Working with teens/young adults. These times are very important. Many times birthing parents may not get that special attention. So as a doula and an LC, I am can be there at the birth and can assisting you with your feeding needs. I am one of the Community Directors for Mahogany Milk as well as the Coordinator and Lead for Mahogany Milk Drops at the YWCA in Greensboro. I am a mother of 3 girls, each who I breastfed. I find myself unique because my Bachelor’s Degree is in Animal Science and a Master’s in Agriculture Education. I would love to be part of your birth story.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula Services

2 prenatal visits Provide continuous labor from the time client gets to active labor until infant is born. Then I am with parents for 1-2 hours after birth. Parents who desire lactation I will make sure first latch is achieve or attempted. 2 postpartum visits (first one starts w/in 2 weeks of giving birth or earlier depending on the parent) and second one to the discretion of the parents.

$1,800 USD · Flat rate

Lactation Package

Lactation services may be any of the following;
assisting w/ a early lactation in hospital setting
assisting w/ a difficult latch
weight loss
damage nipples
weaning

$150 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I am a lactation consultant as well as a certified birth doula. I provide lactation assistance at any age level from latching difficulties to weaning. As a birth doula I provide education, physical and mental support before, during and after delivery. I meet with parents to discuss what my position will be in their birth story. We meet at least 2x before the birth, 1 to get to know you but also to talk about your desire for the birth as well as any fears, if you have any. The second time I meet parents, we discuss what are different positions and types of movement that can be done to prepare for birth or when in labor. This is just a small example of the things I do. I do provide free consultations. **As of now I do not accept insurance for lactation services, but will be joining Lactation Network and this will be changing.**

Reviews for Jerilyn Free

5.0 1 review

5.0

May 26, 2024

I highly recommend any expecting or new parent to connect with Jeri. She truly was a game changer in my delivery of my second daughter. I didn’t have a doula with my first child and I have to say, having Jeri by my side this time made my entire birthing experience feel soooo much better! She is very attentive, knowledgeable, and personable. She supported me in meeting my goal of an unmedicated delivery by helping me move through each contraction in a way that help progress the labor process. Jeri also was able to guide my husband and family with how they could best assist me through the delivery as well. She was able to quickly build rapport with both the nursing staff and providers to ensure my wishes were known and upheld. I am SO grateful for Jeri and encourage everyone I know to utilize her services — you will not regret it!

— Cierra M.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Birth Doula, DONA (2017)
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) (2021)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science (2001)
Master’s Degree in Agriculture Education (2003)

Languages

English

Credentials

CD (DONA) IBCLC

Specialties

Aromatherapy Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Birth Nipple and Breast Pain Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Telehealth Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth