Kristen Penner

Birth & Postpartum Doula
New York, New York
About me

Doula work found me after my own pregnancy and birth journey. I know how unexpected and sometimes frightening bringing a new life into this world can be and I want to help guide expecting parents on that path and through an empowering birth.

Education

Bachelor of Science (2006)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA INternational (2023)

Credentials
CBD
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety and Depression Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Grief and Loss High-Risk Pregnancy Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) LGBTQ+ Pain Management Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Loss Relaxation Techniques Support in Pregnancy Loss
Languages

English

Service introduction

My Prenatal Support Includes: -Complimentary Meet and Greet -Two prenatal meetings, up to 2 hours in length each -Assistance in creating a Birth Plan that works for you -Support in managing the mental and physical toll that pregnancy takes -Assistance in researching additional pregnancy and postpartum support such as childbirth education classes, lactation support, placenta encapsulation, etc. -Unlimited text/phone support throughout pregnancy My Birth Support Includes -On call 24/7 from 36 weeks until birth -Continuous in person support from the start of active labor or earlier if needed -Create a calm birthing environment -Comfort measures that support your birth preferences -Create the space needed for informed consent in regards to medical decisions -Support through postpartum period immediately following birth for up to 2 hours -Lactation support

Packages
Birth Doula Package
unlimited phone and email support throughout pregnancy 2 prenatal sessions on call from 37 weeks until delivery continuous labor and delivery support immediate post delivery support up to 2 hours 1 postpartum session
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
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