Sarah Foster

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Altamonte Springs, Florida
About me

“Being a doula is not just a job, it’s a passion. As an experienced educator and doula I understand the birth process and I understand how important a positive birth and postpartum experience are for the foundation of a healthy and harmonious family.” My name is Sarah and ​​I am a trained and experienced Childbirth Educator and Full Spectrum Doula in Altamonte Springs. I am a mother and grandmother and have a fury baby too. I also have the honor of being a co-chair and regional contact for the Central Florida Birth Network. I love fish tacos, herbal tea, kayaking, and dancing in my kitchen. I began my journey of supporting moms and other birthing people over 20 years ago when I was a young mother and found myself relying on the compassion and support of wise women in my neighborhood. They gave me advice, tools, and gently guided me to navigate my own parenting path. My desire to provide support came from a place of needing and receiving their nonjudgmental, nurturing support and wanting to give the same to others. That is why through my private practice I honor the lived experience of BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and Differently Abled communities. I welcome members of these communities and our allies to experience compassionate, culturally competent, trauma informed, and whole person centered education and support that empowers you to embrace pregnancy and parenting in your own unique way.

Certification and training

Birthing Advocacy Doula Training (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

Central Florida Birth Network

Credentials
CBE
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Building Healthy Communication Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Labor Doula Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Parenting Support Postpartum Doula Care Preconception Pregnancy Loss Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Steam Yoga
Languages

English

Service introduction

As your doula, I aim to be your go-to person when seeking support, information, reassurance, or resources. Being pregnant can feel like a rollercoaster of experiences and feelings so my goal is to provide the type of practical and emotional support you need to feel grounded, safe, and empowered each step of the way. I do this by providing relevant and personalized education, support, and resources related to your birth year. I teach a range of natural and medicinal comfort measures to utilize during labor, help you become familiar with your patient rights, and support you when making the best birthing choices for you. My hope is that we develop a deep working relationship that nurtures trust within yourself being capable of anything and trust in me that I am here to help you reach your personal goals. I am here for you!

Packages
Pregnancy & Birth Support
During your initial Discover-Me Consultation we will discuss your general priorities and wishes for your birth, along with any fears or concerns you may have and how I can support you through both. Once you reserve your spot, we will work together to create your birth plan and ways to prepare mind, body, and spirit for the arrival of your new baby. Your 2 prenatal visits allow us time to work together to boost your confidence and ability to experience a less stressful, less painful, and more empowered birth experience! I encourage you to include your birth partner in all meetings and stages of care (if applicable and when possible) and ask that your partner bring questions and concerns of their own! Package includes: Continuous phone and email availability to answer questions at any time during your pregnancy 1:1 nourishment and nutrition planning to support pregnancy and postpartum goals Discussing your goals to create a customized birth and postpartum plan Create and practice comfort and breathing techniques Create and practice intentions and affirmations to strengthen your mind-body connection before your big day! Customize and create herbal teas, tinctures, and balms to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Connections to holistic healthcare practitioners (acupuncturists, nutritionists, counselors, naturopaths, midwives, herbalists, chiropractors, etc) to support you on your journey. On call support beginning at 38 weeks until after the birth of baby Postpartum visits to process birth story and activate postpartum plan Access to the sarah foster doula village support group As a private provider I do not currently accept medical insurance however a sliding scale option is available along with payment plans.
$1,600.00
USD Flat rate
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