Kirsten Junghans Birth & Postpartum Doula in Oakland, CA
About Kirsten
Hello everyone! I'm so excited to introduce myself to you and share a little about what I do! My name is Kirsten Junghans and I am a DTI full spectrum doula, sleep trainer and postpartum chef. I serve the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm a single mother to an 11 year old kiddo named Ivy. As a doula my job is to make sure you know that your curiosities, concerns and questions are valid. The need to be reassured and supported are normal and valid as well. I am an advocate for all birthing individuals. With that being said, it is my responsibility and honor to comfort and support you in labor. I will tirelessly advocate for you to have the birth you want, to answer your questions and to explain what is happening. However, I will not be taking away your power by making every decision for you. This is your body, your birth and your baby. My job as your advocate and support person is to make sure you are informed of all your options, so that you don't ever lose your rights to bodily autonomy when you walk into the hospital. As your advocate I will do my utmost to support you and your choices while explaining your options to you. You are still in control, and that is very important to me! As a postpartum doula, I never overlook the importance of following up with you after your baby's birth. I will support you in the days, weeks or even months afterward. There are many types of support I offer including, feeding support, emotional support, helping you find a rhythm, preparing meals, and holding the baby so you can sleep. Everything I do is done to empower you and help you feel confident in your new role. The most important thing I do during the postpartum period is encourage you to rest and bond with your new baby. The weeks after birth are an immensely beautiful and emotional time. This is not the time to worry about cleaning and jumping back into your normal life. It's time to rest and get to know the child you've waited so long to meet!
Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
Birth Doula Support
This package includes 2 prenatal visits, my presence at your birth and 2 prenatal visits.
Postpartum Night Support
Overnight postpartum support at $70 per hour. During night shifts Kirsten provides nursing or pumping support, bottle feeding, bottle and pump part sanitization, meal preparation (while baby sleeps), baby laundry, emotional support and answers questions about the postpartum period or infant care.
Sleep Shaping the Newborn
This virtual support is focused on building a foundation for restful sleep from the moment baby comes home. Sleep training is not approved by the CDC until 4 months of age but we can start building healthy sleep habits from the beginning. This developmentally appropriate sleep shaping package was created to guide you through the first 4 months with your newborn. This package includes an initial 1 hour virtual consult to discuss safe sleep, what products I recommend, assessing baby’s sleep space, offering education on realistic sleep expectations and answering any questions you may have. Once baby arrives we will have a 20 minute call twice a month to check in, update the plan and discuss what is developmentally appropriate. Package includes: 1 hour virtual consult 8, 20 minute virtual calls to update plan, discuss developmentally appropriate sleep expectations and answer any questions you may have. Unlimited text support between the hours of 12:00pm and 9:00pm.
One Year of Virtual Sleep Support
This virtual support is designed for your baby’s first year. We focus on establishing healthy sleep habits in the first 4 months and then shift to sleep training months 4 - 12. This package includes an initial 1 hour virtual consult to discuss safe sleep, what products I recommend, assessing baby’s sleep space, offering education on realistic sleep expectations and answering any questions you may have. Once baby arrives we will have a 20 minute call twice a month to check in, update the plan and discuss what is developmentally appropriate. Package includes: 1 hour virtual consult 30 minute virtual nursery visit 24, 20 minute virtual calls to update plan, discuss developmentally appropriate sleep expectations and answer any questions you may have. Unlimited text support . %15 discount on any in person sleep training support.
In person Sleep Training
In person sleep training support in your home. Sleep training can take place after 4 months of age and approval from your child’s pediatrician. Typically sleep training takes 3-5 days. Sometimes it takes longer depending on the chosen approach and age of the child (toddlers take longer to sleep train). I will walk you through the bedtime routine, show you how to encourage baby to fall asleep in their crib, offer suggestions and tweaks to your approach and help everyone get the sleep they need. $600 for half the night 6:30pm -11:30pm $1000 for full night 6:30pm - 6:30am
What to expect
I am a full spectrum doula which means I offer birth, infant loss and postpartum support. I am also a postpartum chef and offer a 6 week menu focused on nourishing the new parent. I am also a sleep trainer.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Doula Trainings International (2018)
Memberships and affiliations
- Doula Trainings International
Languages
- English
Specialties
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Service area
Kirsten is based in Oakland, California.
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