Jocelyn Farmer Birth & Postpartum Doula in Baltimore, MD
About Jocelyn
She is native to the DMV area. She is a traveling doula and currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland. Jocelyn is a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and a Childbirth Educator. Jocelyn is a loving mother to her 5 year son. Through her own birthing experience, she has gained interest in becoming a doula. She has a true passion and desire to help in creating a non-judgmental, sacred, safe, and empowering space where the birthing person can be heard and have the support that they need and deserve. As a black woman and mother, she truly sees and understands the complications that we face in the black birthing community while being cared for in the medical system. Jocelyn's Philosophy on birth and postpartum is to help empower, educate and heal. Whether it is a medicated, unmedicated, or cesarean birth she is there to support you and your baby.
Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
Holistic Postpartum Premium package
- Healing is an important stage during the postpartum journey.
- This package ones with 3-5 sessions
- Includes:
- hot meals/beverages
- yoni steam/ yoni bath
- silence
- focus on self healing
- belly binding
Birth support
With my Birthing Guidance, I offer unwavering support to you and your family before, during and after birth. I will stay in close contact in order to routinely check how you’re doing and step in with anything you might need. Includes: •2-3 prenatal appointments •24/7 on call availability •Planning your customized birth plan •Unlimited phone and email support •1-2 postpartum vista to review the birth , breastfeeding support and newborn care
Virtual support
- Includes:
- 2-3 prenatal appointments
- unlimited phone support
- planning assisting birth plan
- 2 postpartum appointments via zoom or google meet
Postpartum & infant care support
Includes: •basic infant care (feeding, bathing, changing, playtime, and much more) •emotional and physical recovery from birth •healing of the body inside and out •baby and mommy bonding •infant soothing
Placenta encapsulation
Placenta encapsulation is a process where a whole placenta is transformed into pills that can be taken postpartum. Benefits: decrease in postpartum depression increased production of oxytocin decrease in stress hormones restoration of iron levels following bleeding after birth increased milk supply How it is prepared: Remove from freezer or cooler Rinse under warm water and clean it Place into steamer until cooked through slice it up place into dehydrator place into blender until grounded portion it into pill capsules
Child birth Education
*Now Offering Private Sessions 3 Day Class In Person or Virtually via Zoom Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour In this course I will be going over basics of pregnancy, labor and birth. It’s designed to offer you the knowledge you need to plan, make informed choices, and understand your body before, during, and after you give birth.
What to expect
Birth is a life-changing event, but with nurturing support, you can learn to be comfortable with the idea of giving birth. We offer unbiased non-judgmental support as well as Holistic wellness. Our Misson is to help heal, educate and empower those we are supporting during their journey. Whether your journey with us starts during your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum, we are there with you every step of the way! Feel free to reach out, we would love to hear from you!
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Prodoula birth doula (2019)
- Prodoula postpartum (2021)
- Laborwithkaci placenta encapsulating training (2021)
Languages
- English
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Specialties
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Service area
Jocelyn is based in Baltimore, Maryland.