Karen VelMartin

Verified

Karen VelMartin

Verified

Birth & Postpartum Doula

5.0

Raleigh, North Carolina

Karen VelMartin

Verified

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Raleigh, North Carolina

5.0

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About me

Hi, I'm Karen! I'm a Certified Professional Birth and Postpartum Doula in the Raleigh area of beautiful North Carolina. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires. I became a doula so that I could support and empower both expecting and postpartum families to have better birthing experiences, to have the experience they not only desire but ultimately deserve to have. I received my doula certifications through the Madriella doula network in 2022. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires.

Education

Associates in Human Services, Rasmussen University (2021)

Certification and training

Certified Birth Doula, Madriella Doula Network (2022)

Certified Postpartum Doula, Madriella Doula Network (2022)

Young Parent Support Specialist, Madriella Doula Network (2024)

Loss and Bereavement Doula, Madriella Doula Network (2023)

Certified Breastfeeding Educator, Madriella Doula Network (2023)

Certified Childbirth Educator, Madriella Doula Network (2024)

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Infant Care Loss and Bereavement Doula Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Prenatal Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss

Languages

English

Service introduction

Our Approach At Bump and Beyond Family Services, our approach to birthing and parenting is holistic and client centered, focusing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each family we serve. Some of the services I provide is birth and postpartum doula support, and lactation support. Bump and Beyond Family Services offers virtual and in-person class. All classes are evidence based with your busy schedule and varying needs in mind. A of the education offerings we have is Virtual Childbirth Education class, Virtual Breastfeeding Class, Newborn Care and Infant Feeding Basics classes. I also offer various workshops.

Packages

Birth Support Package

In Home and Virtual Support Options Available - Four prenatal meetings - Birth plan creation - Handouts and educational materials - 24 hour phone, email, and text support - Parent education classes - Create postpartum plan - Pain measures support as needed during labor - One postpartum follow up visit - Postpartum mental health check-ins and provide resources to help navigate the postpartum period

$1,200.00

USD Flat rate

Postpartum Support Package

In Home and Virtual Support Options Available - One prenatal visit to discuss any concerns about your birth or postpartum experience - Up to 3 visits a week for 6 weeks as needed - Postpartum mental health check-ins and provide resources to help navigate the postpartum period - Guidance for recovery and newborn care - Lactation and bottle feeding support - Light meal preparation and education on nutrition after birth and more! - 24 hour phone, email, and text support

$25.00

USD Per hour

Additional Services

Prices Vary - Please contact me for additional information about pricing. - Childbirth education classes - Lactation education classes - In person infant care support - Breastfeeding support - Postpartum doula support - Postpartum meal prep - Mother’s Blessing

$0.00

USD Per hour

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Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

5.0

April 11, 2024

I love the services that I have purchased from Karen and working with her to meet my goals for my birth. She has made me feel secure and confident in the decisions I have made in my birth plan and the decisions I have made for my child. She made the journey into motherhood a lot easier and will be forever grateful.

- Aiyana V.

5.0

April 11, 2024

Karen is such a warm and loving doula. She knows all of the facts and isn't afraid to offer proper help at the proper time. I would definitely recommend her time and time again she is good at servicing her clients and all their needs. Thanks Karen.

- Angela B.

5.0

April 10, 2024

Karen is an amazing doula. She creates personalized experiences for each client by utilizing her knowledge, sincerity, and compassion. She truly takes the time to listen to her clients, making the feel more confident as they enter into parenthood. I would highly recommend Karen's birth and postpartum doula services.

- Allison S.

Frequently asked questions

What is a doula?

Doulas are professional birth coaches who provide emotional, informational, physical, and mental support to women during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods. Doulas do not provide medical care, but they are extraordinarily knowledgeable about childbirth. Their major role is to provide necessary support to the mother leading up to and during childbirth. There are also specific types of doulas, such as Antepartum Doulas, who assist women who are having a high-risk pregnancy or are on bed rest during pregnancy, and Postpartum Doulas, who assist women during the postpartum period.

What is the role of a postpartum doula?

Directly following birth, Doulas offer assistance with feeding (breast or bottle), bonding, and allowing the mother time to relax and enjoy her new baby. Commonly, after the mother returns home from the hospital with her baby, the doula will remain available for questions and concerns. She will also often visit the new baby and check in on the mother to make sure the patient is recovering well physically and mentally. Postpartum doulas offer specific services beyond the main doula services. They will meet with the new mother and help with newborn care, recovery from a vaginal or cesarean delivery, household chores, and other tasks that help the mother settle into their new life.

Do you have payment options that included a payment plan?

Yes.