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Hi, I’m Rebecca! I’m a mother, homesteader, and the founder of The Birth Era Co. As a full-spectrum doula, I offer a comforting presence, practical help, and encouragement through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, asking questions, and sharing what matters most to you. My approach is grounded in listening, building trust, and meeting you where you are. Whether you need reassurance, hands-on comfort, or help navigating the early days with your baby, I’m here with a caring heart and an extra set of hands. Together, we’ll make space for your questions, honor your choices, and find what works for your family.
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DOULA FOR A DAY Flexible, personalized support with a 2-hour minimum—ideal for families who need a little extra help without a full birth package. • Prenatal preparation and planning • Preparing your home for baby • Daytime postpartum care • Infant feeding education and newborn care guidance • Nourishing meal preparation • Light household help • Family support and activities • Emotional support and encouragement Each visit is shaped around your family’s needs.
BIRTH & BEYOND More time to prepare, build confidence, and settle into life with your baby. • Three prenatal visits totaling 3.5 hours • Birth planning, comfort measures, and partner preparation • On-call support from 37–42 weeks • Labor and birth attendance • Four 2-hour postpartum visits (8 hours total) Your first prenatal visit takes place in person. Additional prenatal visits may be in person or virtual.
THE COMPLETE BIRTH ERA Expanded prenatal preparation and postpartum care for families wanting additional time and support. • Four prenatal visits totaling 5 hours • Birth planning, comfort measures, partner preparation, and feeding and postpartum planning • On-call support from 37–42 weeks • Labor and birth attendance • Four 3-hour postpartum visits (12 hours total) Your first prenatal visit takes place in person. Additional prenatal visits may be in person or virtual.
PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT Compassionate, personalized support for individuals and families experiencing pregnancy loss. You do not have to navigate this experience alone, and there is no expectation to feel or grieve a certain way. • Emotional support and a listening ear • Help preparing questions and expressing your preferences to your care team • Partner and family support • Practical help at home, including nourishing meal preparation • Gentle postpartum support as your body recovers • Space for remembrance and keepsakes, if desired • Connection to grief resources and additional support Care is guided by your wishes, beliefs, and comfort level, with space to take things at your own pace.
FULL PLACENTA PACKAGE A personalized placenta encapsulation and keepsake package, prepared by Rebecca Sullivan, Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. This bundle combines encapsulation with meaningful keepsakes to commemorate your pregnancy and birth. Includes: • Placenta encapsulation in vegetarian capsules • A simple placenta print • A dried umbilical cord keepsake • Your choice of salve or tincture • Coordinated pickup and hand-delivery • Capsule storage and handling instructions
At The Birth Era Co., I offer personalized, full-spectrum doula support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss. My services are shaped around your needs, preferences, and the kind of support that feels right for your family. • Prenatal preparation: Birth planning, childbirth education, comfort measures, partner preparation, and getting your home and family ready for baby. • Labor and birth support: Emotional encouragement, hands-on comfort, positioning suggestions, and partner support for hospital, birth center, or home births. • Daytime postpartum care: A listening ear, opportunities to rest, newborn care guidance, light household help, family activities, and support as you settle into a new routine. • Breastfeeding and infant feeding support: Education and encouragement as you explore breastfeeding, pumping, bottle-feeding, or a combination, with referrals when specialized care is needed. • Postpartum nourishment: Meal preparation and nourishing foods to help make caring for yourself more manageable during recovery and the early days with your baby. • Doula for a Day: Flexible hourly support for prenatal preparation, baby readiness, postpartum care, and practical help without committing to a full package. • Bereavement support: Compassionate companionship and space for your feelings as you navigate pregnancy or infant loss. • Placenta services: Placenta encapsulation and keepsake options for families who choose them. Whether you need ongoing care or a few hours of extra support, I bring warmth, respect, and practical help so you feel cared for throughout your experience.
I’ve known Rebecca for many years and have always admired her passion for natural living, homesteading, and supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She has such a genuine appreciation for motherhood and believes deeply in helping women feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their journey. It’s wonderful to see Rebecca turning something she’s so passionate about into a way to support other women and families!
— Kristen P.
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