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Hello! I'm Sarah, and I am a Certified Labor/Postpartum Doula, PAILAdvocate (Pregnancy and Infant Loss), and Breastfeeding Specialist. I believe that holistic support for the entire family, not just physical care of the baby, is vital during the postpartum period. I have deep respect for both traditional knowledge and modern science, and utilize both in my services. I am a NICU mom with two kids, and I enjoy knitting, reading, and taking walks in the woods.
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During, the "fourth trimester", the whole family could use some extra care and nurturing. This includes care between 8am and 6pm with a 3 hour minimum per shift. You can schedule as little as one visit (shortly after baby arrives, for example), or you may schedule recurring shifts. Access to my library of digital resources is included.
We all know new parents could use some more sleep! With a minimum of 8 hours per shift, overnight care is between 6pm and 8am. You can schedule a single overnight shift or set up regular visits. In-person services include access to my library of digital resources.
Have your own personal doula encyclopedia-on-call for a whole month! There is no limit to the number of questions, so ask away. This also includes access to my library of digital resources. Price is reduced to $50 if you book another service.
Feeling overwhelmed with all the products, techniques, and choices? Have a support system, but still have questions? Schedule a postpartum planning session and get non-judgmental information and resources without having to sift through the misinformation and mommy wars. There is no one way to be a perfect parent, but rather many ways to be a great one. I can help you prepare in a way that is right for your family. This service includes access to my library of digital resources. Lasts between 1-2 hours and includes digital workbook!
Nursing a baby (or babies!) can be beautiful, fulfilling, and joyful. It can also be complicated, stressful, and painful. Some situations I commonly support include, but are not limited to: assessing latch and assisting with positions, establishing supply in the early days, learning to pump and bottle feed, returning to work, starting solids, adjusting a low/over supply, and weaning. Consultations last 1-2 hours, and are in the comfort of your own home.
Let's get your home ready for baby! This service is about crossing things off that dang To-Do List so that you can relax and be present during the last stages of your pregnancy. I come to your home and help wash/fold baby clothes, organize the nursery, put together swings or cribs, prep nutritious freezer meals, set up a "home base" for the first few days, and more! We can also go over any of your questions or concerns while I'm there. Up to 4 hours of tailored, in-person support
Private Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes cover how to prepare, what to expect at each stage, how to troubleshoot basic problems, the truth behind common myths, how to make the transition to pumping/bottle-feeding as stress-free as possible, basic lactation biology, and more! A partner or other support person is encouraged to join, and we can talk about ways for them to be involved. These personalized classes last about 3 hours. You'll receive a document with all the information I cover as well as additional resources to help you throughout your breastfeeding relationship. Forget to ask something during our time together? Don't worry! A week of text/email support is included.
Every family has unique priorities, so I provide various levels of care to match those preferences. Maybe all you’re interested in is a 3-hour postpartum shift so you can get a nap or a prenatal breastfeeding class. Or maybe you’re looking for childbirth education, birth support, and some overnight shifts for the first 6 weeks. My goal is to meet parents where they’re at and provide services tailored to their specific needs. My job is not to tell you what choices to make. We talk about options, evidence, and impacts so that you can make your own informed decisions. Knowledge is power, and I don’t want anyone to look back on their early parenthood experience and think, “If I had known this was an option, I would have done things differently.”
Sarah is amazing! She supported me through all the confusing and scary things of pregnancy and labor! Very kind and knowledgeable! Was there to answer every question I had! Was there to support and comfort me through having my breech baby turned and through labor! Stayed awake and by my side through the night to help me through my contractions and fears! She’s wonderful and I really don’t know what I would’ve done without her!
— Cassandra Mollette
Sarah is a wonderful doula! Our experience with her was absolutely amazing. Sarah is a walking encyclopedia for taking care of a newborn. There is so much she taught us from milk storage, sanitation practices, baby wearing, and product recommendations just to name a few. And if there is something she didnty know, she researched and found the answers for us. Sarah was also so willing to help with anything we needed. She handled the overwhelm we were feeling as new parents with grace and helped alleviate our chaos, but never added to that overwhelm. She helped us feel at ease and was able to provide us with the knowledge we needed to best care for our baby boy. We would highly recommend Sarah to anyone with a new baby.
— Brigid and Ethan Queen
Sarah assisted me with postnatal questions and care. She truly listens to understand and knowledgably helped me learn what I needed to prepare for the postnatal season. She patiently answered all of my (many) questions about breastfeeding, infant sleeping, postpartum body changes, etc., and connected me with the resources needed. Thanks to Sarah, my anxiety went down as the fear of the unknown and that I was "missing" something disappeared. I highly recommend her! She is someone you want by your side!
— Casey Jenkins
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Sarah is based in Morganton, North Carolina.
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