Kristina Fackrell - Birth & Postpartum Doula - Pocatello

About me

Congratulations on this exciting new journey! I am a birth and postpartum doula in Pocatello, and serve the surrounding areas. Here is a little more background about me. I grew up in Utah in the Salt Lake Valley. I loved my time at the University of Utah earning a bachelors degree in English. Some of my other interests include psychology, music, eastern and western medicine practices, and all things self-sustainability. My husband and I have four children—three girls and one boy. We spent eight years in Utah raising our family before relocating to Pocatello in 2020. Becoming a mother is the single best thing that has ever happened to me. I also think it is the hardest thing I will ever do. I’ve been passionate about serving women in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period since my first pregnancy. I’ve felt a calling to be a birth and postpartum doula as a way to connect with generations of women before me. Birth is one of the most vulnerable experiences a woman will ever have. I am honored to be allowed into the inner circle while holding each mother as she is born and gives birth to new life. I believe that birth is a normal physiological process. It does not need to be a medical event, and is rarely an emergency. Our society has forgotten how to best educate and support families in this exciting time. Birth is meant to be intimate, but our current care system doesn’t treat it that way. My goal is to make you feel empowered in the process. I want you to feel confident in your abilities and whatever choices you make surrounding birth.

Education

Bachelor of English, University of Utah (2009)

Certification and training

Birth Doula, Dona International (2021)

Certified Doula Postpartum and Infant Care, Pro Doula (2022)

CPR Certified, Red Cross (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

Evidence Based Birth

Doulas of Eastern Idaho

Credentials

BA

Specialties

Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Premature Infants Sibling Preparation Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Toddlers

Languages

English

Service introduction

The type of support you want will look different for everyone. I customize packages to fit the individual needs of your family. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs and options. These are an idea of other services I offer outside of packages. CONSULTATIONS - $30-$50 per session *Free 1 hour consult to discuss your needs and options *Birth plan assistance and review *Birth partner preparation *How to navigate hospital system for your desired birth *Birth story reflection and emotional clearing *Nesting support *Newborn care education *Infant feeding support *Postpartum support

Packages

ALL-INCLUSIVE BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM

*1 prenatal visit with your provider *10 in home visits total during pregnancy and postpartum *Visit details* 2 prenatal visits with partner (about 2 hours) - Discuss any fears, birth preferences, education about birth, plan for postpartum, and practice comfort measures for labor* 1 home visit before birth to prepare your space together - Prepare space for you and baby including any last minute needs *1 Welcome home visit to help everyone get settled, fed, showered, and rest *6 postpartum visits to your home (2 hours per visit). Can arrange these visits to fit your needs (12 hours total) - Includes educational and emotional support, healing tips, infant care, feeding assistance, routine management, light housekeeping, or help with meals and errands *Unlimited phone, text, and email support *24/7 on-call support *Continuous support throughout labor and birth, and up to 2 hours after birth *Access to all equipment including tens unit *Postpartum care kit *Authentic Mexican Rebozo for use during pregnancy, labor, and baby carrying *Written birth timeline

$1,100.00

USD Flat rate

POSTPARTUM DOULA

*Postpartum care kit *1 home visit before birth to prepare your space, provide teaching, and discus plan *Welcome home visit to help everyone get settled, fed, showered, and rest *12 hours of postpartum visits. Commonly broken up as 3 visits a week, for 2 weeks. Includes educational and emotional support, healing tips, infant care, feeding assistance, routine management, light housekeeping, or help with meals and errands *Unlimited phone, text and email support.

$450.00

USD Flat rate

BIRTH DOULA

*2 prenatal visits with partner - Discuss any fears, birth preferences, education about birth process, plan for postpartum, and practice comfort measures for labor* 1 prenatal visit with your provider *Unlimited phone, text, and email support *24/7 on-call support *Continuous support throughout labor and birth, and up to 2 hours after birth *Access to all pain management equipment including tens unit *1 postpartum visit - Process birth, give educational and emotional support, infant care, feeding assistance, routine management, light housekeeping, etc. *Written birth timeline *Authentic Mexican Rebozo for use during pregnancy, labor, and baby carrying

$750.00

USD Flat rate

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Frequently asked questions

What is your availability?

I take two birth and two postpartum clients per month. This allows me to devote my full attention to my client’s needs.

Do you have a backup system in place?

I have several contacts available as backups for all my births in case of an emergency. If a backup is needed, I try my best to ensure a meeting can take place before the birth if requested.

How can you approach my experience without personal bias?

Every pregnancy and birth is unique. Each of my own were different in many ways. It is my mission to give each family the personal loving support they need. My personal opinions have no bearing on the information I give you. I am constantly learning to ensure you have the most up to date evidence to make your own decisions for your unique situation.

How will you react if I make a different decision than you would?

What is most important to me is that you feel supported, safe, and in control of your own body and choices. I give you evidence based information to make your own decisions. What I may choose for myself will often be different than what you will choose. I will support you in whatever you decide. This is a judgment free zone.

How will you respect and support the relationship with my partner?

Every family is unique with their own dynamics. During birth my first priority is the mother or birthing person. I will honor your wishes first and foremost. That includes honoring the relationship of anyone you choose to be at the birth. In serving my families postpartum, I am there to support the whole family. That will look different for everyone and your needs.

Do you have strategies for supporting all types of labor and birth?

No two labors and birth are exactly the same. I have many resources for supporting all types of births. My tool bag is always expanding to support each circumstance.

Do you have a legal contract?

I do have a legal contract to outline my services. This contract benefits both you and me.