Melanie Shaul Alban

Accepts insurance

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Deer Park, Washington

8 years of experience

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About me

We always remember how our children came into the world and as a birth doula I wish to give you the confidence to decide what is right for you and your family, supporting you, emotionally and practically, to have a beautiful, empowered and positive birth experience. The arrival of a new baby is a time filled with so many emotions, from excitement and joy to worry and fear. The early weeks with your newborn are undoubtedly magical, but they can also be challenging and overwhelming. Your body has gone through an enormous change, and your hormones will be shifting as well, the dynamics of home life shift and new skills are learnt by all the family. As your birth doula, my role is to offer you and your family the necessary support for a positive birthing experience. I will give you the much-needed continuity of care, access to accurate information and to be a guide along your pregnancy and birthing journey. You can engage my support at any point in your pregnancy.

Languages

English

Accepted insurance

Medicaid Triwest Healthcare Alliance

Service introduction

• Complimentary initial meeting • Two Prenatal sessions which include • Preparing for your birth • Birth physiology • Common interventions and their pros and cons • Putting together your birth plan • Positions in labor • Breastfeeding • Preparing your Pelvic Floor for a smoother labor. SUPPORT • Phone and text support during pregnancy • I go on call 24 hours a day from 37 weeks until your baby is born • One postnatal visit between 1 to 3 weeks postpartum. • 6 weeks postnatal phone support

Packages

Birth doula services

Personalized Attention You are my focus and priority. Services include: *Basic childbirth edcation *Preparation of an effective birth plan *Optimal fetal positioning (shaves hours off of labor) *Optimal labor and pushing positions *Pelvic floor preparation for labor *Guiding your birth partner in ways to be involved. *Tips and tricks to help get your baby(ies) here without a medical induction. *Basic Breastfeeding instruction and support *Preparation of a postpartum plan *Accompanying you to a prenatal visit with your care provider (midwife or doctor), if desired *Addressing any questions or concerns you may have. *We will have as many prenatal visits as you need. * I can help arrange for dinners to be delivered from your friends and family. (Family can arrange to provide meals even if they don’t live close.) Some of my comfort measures include, but are not limited to: *Counter pressure *Essential oils for aromatherapy *Light touch labor massage *Breathing techniques (partner-coached childbirth) *TENS unit Certified(Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)Great for back labor! *Relaxing music *Honey sticks *Handheld massagers *Handheld fan

$1,800.00

USD Flat rate

Placenta Encapsulation

Services include: *Placenta pills *Placenta tincture *Cord keepsake. Placenta Encapsulation is the process of preparing the placenta for ingestion by dehydrating, powdering and placing it into capsules for the birthing person to use to help aid in postpartum recovery. I provide the highest quality standards for placenta encapsulation services. The purpose of encapsulation is to help aid postpartum recovery and hopefully avoid the baby blues! Encapsulation can be done for births that take place in a home, hospital, or birth center, and for both surgical and non-surgical births. There are many healing substances found in the placenta such as: *Iron to aid postpartum healing/recovery *Prolactin to help increase milk production *As well as your unique hormones to improve mood, increase energy level, avoid baby blues and even help avoid postpartum depression. *Oxytocin and other healing hormones are known to be produced in the placenta. The tincture is an alcohol-based infusion that lasts long after your pills are gone. The placenta tincture can be used during emotional times, stress, PMS, and into menopause to help regulate hormones in the body

$250.00

USD Per hour