I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor and Closing the birth ceremony specialist. I am also a South Florida mother of two, and the creator behind MotheRetreat. I myself have experienced both a medicated hospital birth and an unmedicated home birth. My aim is that every mother feels grounded, nourished, empowered and ready to take on motherhood! I make sure that each woman that works with us is receiving physical and mental care both before and after birth, evidence based knowledge to make informed decisions, and one of one support from her village of professionals in the field during this transitional time.
Cappa Labor Doula Training (2017)
Cappa Childbirth Educator Training (2017)
Breasrfeeding Counselor Course (2017)
Certificate Rebozo use for The Birth Professional (2017)
English, Russian
Birth Doula Services Include: • 1-2 prenatal visits • Aromatherapy consultation • Labor playlist of music. • Online support via text, emails and phone calls. On call 24/7 support after 37 weeks gestation to birth • Birth Preparation and Education Basics class • Hypnobirthing birth support • Pain relief during contractions with different techniques and helping baby to descend • Spinning babies techniques for prenatal work and for birth in order to align the body and adjust the baby into an optimal position • Rebozo massage/techniques • Continuous labor support • Informational support for any situation that may arise during birth • Communicative support to hospital or home birth staff. • One postpartum visit • Resources and referrals to the area’s most trusted complementary health providers • Baby register check list Basic Postpartum Doula Services Include: • Breastfeeding support and education • Maternal postnatal body care such as rebozo wrapping and herbal teas • Being a non-judgemental support system for the mother so that she has somebody to talk and express how she is feeling/ any difficulties • Partner involvement and education • Newborn care and education, techniques to soothe your baby, baby-wearing • Meal preparation and education on nutrition after birth • Light Housekeeping such as dishes and laundry • Organizing the house for the new baby • Cooking for the family • Sibling care for other children • Screening for postpartum mood disorders • Additional resources and referrals in your community We help with breastfeeding: • Proper latch • Sore/cracked nipples • Fussy baby at the breast • Enforcement • Clogged ducts • Poor baby’s weight gain • Oversupply Education classes comprises four sessions: – Childbirth – Postpartum – Newborn care – Breastfeeding The placenta is encapsulated in easy-to-use tablets. We also produce placenta tincture, as well as cubes and prints.
Olga and Myla were my doulas for my labor and delivery of my second baby girl and I couldn’t have done it without them! Olga was also my doula for my first baby girl and I will continue to use MotheRetreat services for any future babies I may have, they are so helpful and knowledgeable and make the experience much less scary or worrisome.
- Katie K.
The doulas at MotheRetreat were a gift that were quite literally dropped onto my lap when I needed them most. Olga and Millie were a blessing and so amazing to work with. They were both always available for advice and great advocates for my choices. Olga was always supportive and responsive to all of my questions and her guidance throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum soothed many of my anxieties and empowered me as a first time mom. Millie was a phenomenal force of love and took such great care of me during and after my labor. I genuinely can't thank them enough for being my anchors, advocates, and beacons of love and wisdom on this whirlwind of a journey.
- Elizabeth C.
I wanted a doula for my first pregnancy and opted out and regretted it! I knew getting pregnant again that a doula was a must! I interviewed many doulas and MotheRetreat had many options. Since I was having an VBAC and wanted an unmedicated birth I knew I needed someone with experience. Olga was great throughout my labor and was persistent in trying to relieve my back labor. She was supportive a s helped me feel calm during all the hectic things that can happen in labor. She did well in managing my husband anxiety and keeping him focused on supporting me. I would definitely recommend Olga as a doula and MotheRetreat!
- Alicia M.
Fantastic experience from MotheRetreat. Olga was responsive, listened to my needs and easy to finalize the contract with. My doulas Alex and Nadine were truly outstanding. Professional, caring and they always went above and beyond to take care of the wellbeing of the whole family (meals, home remedies, recommendations for products and mommy and me classes, organizing the nursery). They made the transition to motherhood enjoyable, restful and helped me build new skills for the long term . I miss them already!! Highly recommend
- Tiffany V.
Having Olga as our doula was a complete game changer! From the moment we decided to use her services all the way up to even after our baby was born, she was absolutely incredible! We learned so much during our pregnancy about the birth process, what to expect and ways to prepare. During the birth, she helped us through the most challenging experience of our lives and kept us calm and confident in our choices. No matter what we chose, she made us feel good about our birth experience. Lastly, she helped us with her postpartum visit to adjust to life with a newborn and taught us some really useful tips and tricks. Olga is so supportive and has an incredibly calming presence, and we highly recommend going with her for your birth! ♥️
- Lilit A.
During pregnancy, I was seriously on edge, feeling majorly stressed out. While it's an incredible journey, the thought of labor? Terrifying! That's when my friend suggested I consider having a Doula, and wow, what a game-changer! Discovering someone like Olga in our city felt like winning the jackpot. I fully invested in the labor package, along with postpartum support and even placenta encapsulation - which, by the way, turned out to be way cooler and more helpful than I ever imagined. Olga completely surpassed my expectations, and I'm just incredibly grateful for everything she did!
- Sophia M.
Olga, my birth doula, was incredibly prepared and supportive, offering various tools to ease contractions pre-epidural. She transformed the labor room into a peaceful haven at night. Nadine, my postpartum doula, provided exceptional care for both me and my newborn. I wholeheartedly recommend them for their expertise and support during and after birth.
- Jenny M.
I am so grateful to Olga for her help after my baby was born. At first, everything seemed insurmountable; I can't imagine how I could have coped without her support. Those were foggy weeks, but Olga was there for me, not only helping with the baby but also making sure I was okay. I encourage all new moms looking for support to reach out to her; she doesn't just help, she has become part of our family's story.
- Susan W.
My husband and I took Olga's birth class at our place. Olga's way of teaching is straightforward yet impactful, making complex topics easy and engaging. This class was a lifesaver when things at the hospital didn't go as planned, giving us the confidence to make informed choices. I'd suggest every expecting parent consider this class. It's a great prep for the unpredictability of childbirth.
- Debora M.
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