Lucy Chapin

Verified
Midwife
Moretown, Vermont
16 years of experience
About me

Hi! I'm Lucy. I am a midwife, doula, holistic health coach, and mother myself. I live in the beautiful Mad River Valley of Vermont. I offer online health consults for topics such as: navigating preconception, nutrition in pregnancy, mindfulness during pregnancy, childbirth education, preparing for birth (mental and physically), preparing for postpartum, postpartum mood support, lactation support, and so much more. I started Mad River Birth and Wellness in order to provide you with the personalized support that you need and deserve—from preconception through postpartum. I share with with you 16 years worth of tips, education, and guidance, distilled into simple messages and practices. This enables you to: 1. Have your Healthiest Pregnancy 2. Birth with confidence and power 3. Enter into postpartum with ease My philosophy of care is centered around deep listening and meticulous, whole-person support. Through individual virtual sessions or joining my signature "Natal Nine" program, get ready to have your healthiest pregnancy; an empowered birth; and confident, restorative postpartum! Check out the brand new, intensive mini-programs: "Prepare for Birth" and "Prepare for Postpartum".

Education

Yale University: masters of science in midwifery (2013)

Certification and training

DONA International Doula Certification (2008)

Aviva Romm Herbal Medicine for Women (2024)

Innate Traditions Physiologic Postpartum Care (2020)

Ina May Gaskins The Farm Advanced Midwifery Workshop (2012)

Memberships and affiliations

American College of Nurse Midwives

Credentials
CNM
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Health Coach Herbal Postpartum Care Midwife Support Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Nutritional Counseling Pain Management Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Preconception Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Stress Management Telehealth Water birth Well-Woman Care
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer 1:1 virtual sessions as well as my signature “Natal Nine” program which runs through your entire pregnancy. I also have a “prepare for postpartum” mini course and “prepare for birth” package. You will receive easy-to-follow guides and distilled into simple messages that enable you to thrive during pregnancy and beyond!

Packages
Tulsi Package
Includes a customized one-to-one 60- minute virtual session. Session topics include demystification of prenatal care (lab work, supplements, options); mental and physical preparation for birth; personalized nutrition; preparing for a restorative postpartum; lactation support; mood support; and much more. Tulsi Packages are also available for support after a miscarriage, birth story listening/processing and general holistic wellness—think thyroid health or stress reduction. within 72 hours after each session, you will receive action items and a customized care plan with solutions unique to you. This package is best if you have a singular topic or issues and are seeking holistic support for it.
$250.00
USD Flat rate
Natal Nine Program
What you will receive: -nine 1:1 virtual sessions with Lucy -information and reassurance -time to ask questions -easy access to support -evidenced-based tips for a healthy pregnancy -strategies to decrease stress and overwhelm -guidance on keeping your core and pelvic floor strong -personalized ways to optimize nutrition -to feel empowered entering into birth -to feel prepared for postpartum recovery -to gain confidence with lactation and newborn care. -guidance on how to tap into your own instincts, strengths and innate wisdom.
$3,500.00
USD Flat rate
Prepare for Postpartum Package
-One 1:1 virtual session with Lucy -Brainstorm and formalize your "postpartum inner circle". Learn to navigate boundaries around visitors in early postpartum period. -Evidenced-based tips for optimizing physical healing, restoring vital energy, and supporting lactation. -strategies to decrease stress and overwhelm in the early postpartum guidance on gentle reinvigoration of the core and pelvic floor strong, body mechanics to optimize healing -Nutrient-Dense Recipes -Checklist for Postpartum Logistics, to check off while you are still pregnant -Discussion around division of household labor and navigating new relationship dynamics (between siblings, partners, your own parents) after baby arrives -Lucy's 36-page "Planning for Postpartum Guide". -PDF of Lucy's favorite supplies, supplements, and remedies for postpartum healing and lactation. What can you plan for and what supplies can you order while you are still pregnant? -Discussion of holistic mood support including herbal medicine and non-pharmacological support. -Whether it is your first of fifth baby, the payoff for thoughtfully preparing for postpartum is always worth it. What sets this "Prep for Postpartum Intensive" apart from the rest? This is a critical, but not common offering either virtually or in person. Google "Planning for Postpartum" and you will not find anything like this intensive. Included in this program is a personal, live session with a seasoned midwife and mother. This mini-program is unique in that it brings ease and confidence to your postpartum experience by planning for postpartum while still pregnant. Customized follow up plans with your unique goals and tips sent to you upon completion of the intensive.
$295.00
USD Flat rate
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