Dear expecting family,
A well-crafted support team is one of the most important tools you can use to have the most satisfying pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum experience. I am honored that you're considering making me a part of that team and I look forward to hearing more about the plans you are making for your new little one's arrival.
It has been my experience that someone's birth and breastfeeding stories become a permanent and critical part of who they are. My goal is to help families craft plans that make them feel the most confident approaching their births and feeding postpartum.
Our stories are yet to be written, but I have learned firsthand that with a truly supportive team surrounding you and your baby, your personal story can be something you will be proud to tell again and again with confidence and strength.
I am wishing you the birth and breastfeeding experience of your dreams!
- JESSICA
A well-crafted support team is one of the most important tools you can use to have the most satisfying pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum experience. I am honored that you're considering making me a part of that team and I look forward to hearing more about the plans you are making for your new little one's arrival.
It has been my experience that someone's birth and breastfeeding stories become a permanent and critical part of who they are. My goal is to help families craft plans that make them feel the most confident approaching their births and feeding postpartum.
Our stories are yet to be written, but I have learned firsthand that with a truly supportive team surrounding you and your baby, your personal story can be something you will be proud to tell again and again with confidence and strength.
I am wishing you the birth and breastfeeding experience of your dreams!
- JESSICA
What is a doula and why do i need one?
A birth doula is a vital part of the prenatal, birth, and postpartum season of parenthood. Consider your doula as your family’s go-to person for information, resources, physical support during labor and birth, and emotional support from the beginning of your pregnancy to your final postpartum visit. Your personal sherpa for those never-ending questions and decisions you encounter throughout your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum stages. They are committed to providing you with excellent care, so you feel pampered, supported, and nurtured as you prepare to welcome your little one.
As an added benefit, your primary support person can rest assured should they need a break from the labor space knowing that you are being well provided for by your doula. Furthermore, studies overwhelmingly prove the valuable asset a doula can be to the expectant family. Doula-attended births are commonly associated with a more satisfying birth experience, less need for interventions, decreased requests for pain relief, reduced number of C-sections, decreased length of labor, and a positive breastfeeding experience.
As an added benefit, your primary support person can rest assured should they need a break from the labor space knowing that you are being well provided for by your doula. Furthermore, studies overwhelmingly prove the valuable asset a doula can be to the expectant family. Doula-attended births are commonly associated with a more satisfying birth experience, less need for interventions, decreased requests for pain relief, reduced number of C-sections, decreased length of labor, and a positive breastfeeding experience.
I was considering having a friend or family member be my doula, why should i hire a professional?
Although having family members present during such a memorable occasion can be a tremendous blessing and addition to the birth process, I recommend having a professional fill the role of a birth doula. A birth doula has specialized training that equips them in the areas of comfort measures, relaxation techniques, massage, pain management, positioning, and more, which sets them apart from the support offered by a family member. Furthermore, although highly invested in your labor and birth, a professional birth doula doesn’t have the emotional connection to you that a family member does, thus making them the ideal support person able to assist you throughout the entire undertaking.
What is the difference between a doula and a midwife?
A doula is a non-medical support person who focuses on caring for you emotionally and physically while keeping you informed and empowered. While they often have similar approaches, a midwife differs from a doula substantially. A midwife is a medical professional, meaning that the primary focus of their care is on the health and safety of you and your baby. Both doulas and midwives work with you prenatally, support you throughout the birth and follow up with you postpartum. Specifically, at a birth, doulas are often found offering comfort measures, refilling your water bottle, providing guidance and reassurance (to you and your partner), and repeating affirmations that empower you. At a birth, midwives may be found doing similar things to a doula, but their top priorities include: ensuring that you and your baby's vital signs are stable, assessing you and your baby, completing a variety of exams when needed, administering medication if necessary, and assisting you with receiving the baby you are birthing.
When should i hire a birth doula?
The earlier, the better. Typically, the beginning of your second trimester is a good time to have your doula secured. It is recommended that you start your search in your first trimester, talk to and interview a couple of doulas, and determine who is the best fit for you. You deserve someone you feel an easy connection with and someone you think fits your personality and needs.
How far do you travel?
I am able to travel to hospitals and homes in Oklahoma City and it's bordering counties.
Birth Doula Support $1900 |
Two Prenatal Doula Consultations |
One Prenatal Lactation Consultation |
Active Labor Support |
Initial Feeding Support |
One Home Postpartum Consultation |
One Office Postpartum Consultation |
