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​LABOR PREP
&
DOULA SUPPORT

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​Welcome!
You will not regret hiring a Doula as a part of your support team. Many reasons bring people to consider hiring a Doula. There is certainly comfort in the continuity of support you get with a Doula and knowing they are working directly for you and your birth partner. 


As a woman, a wife, a mom of two grown children and a lifelong professional caregiver, I have many skills that fall right in line for supporting folks in labor. This includes manual bodywork and a deep understanding of anatomy, body function and movement which creates a foundation of support from many angles. Focus on movement and positioning can be helpful to find comfort in your body as it transforms during pregnancy leading into your style of birth as well as support in the postpartum recovery process. 

Below you will see a breakdown of the different support packages.
Please reach out 
to schedule your complimentary initial interview.
​This is a great time for us to see if we would make a good team. 
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Full Doula Support Package

Prenatal Labor Prep

  • ​​Initial Prenatal Visit to get acquainted with your needs and desires
  • Second Prenatal Visit to discuss and practice labor support techniques and positions
  • Third (optional) Prenatal Visit to review previous content and answer any questions. 
  • Unlimited phone, email and text support during the prenatal period
  • 24-hour on-call starting at 38 weeks

Labor

  • Uninterrupted  support once active labor begins. Support can begin when and where you desire 
  • Facilitation of dialogue between you and your health care provider as needed 
  • Partner support
  • Family and friend support​​​

Postpartum

  • Immediate postpartum care for up to 2 hours after vaginal delivery and up to 3 hours after cesarean 
  • Initial breastfeeding support (if needed)
  • Follow up postpartum visit 1-3 weeks after the birth of your baby
  • A written account of your labor timeline​​

Prenatal Labor Prep (only) Package

  • Initial Prenatal Visit to get acquainted with your needs and desires
  • Second Prenatal Visit to discuss and practice labor support techniques and positions
  • Third Prenatal Visit to review previous content and answer any questions. 
  • ​Unlimited phone, email and text support during the prenatal period up to the start of labor
  • If you decide during the prenatal period that you would like to add-on Labor Doula support (as outlined above under Labor and Postpartum headings) you may do so up to the 32nd week of pregnancy. This allows for proper accommodation into the schedule. 

Individualized Sessions
​Package Add-ons

  • Doula Package of Your Choice (as outlined above)
  • Plus Three 60-minute individualized bodywork/movement sessions ($60 savings)
    • Specialized focus on your body as it gets acquainted with the changes of pregnancy and postpartum. 
    • Sessions can be used before and/or after birth and must be used by 1 year postpartum. (Babies are invited too)
    • Additional information about services is available here. 
  • Plus Personal Training Package ($50 savings) 
    • One 45-minute goal setting session plus four(4) 30-minute individualized personal training sessions
    • These can be used before and/or after birth and must be used by 1 year postpartum. Babies are welcomed to accompany you.

Postpartum Doulas


​A postpartum doula provides in-home support for families immediately postpartum and beyond.
Although this is not part of our offered doula support, there are some wonderful recommendations waiting for you at the Green River Doula Network!
​Looking for a great gift for an expecting family?
Put money toward a Doula! 
Email me if you would like a gift certificate in any dollar amount.
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  • Welcome
  • How Can We Help You?
    • Holistic Health Strategies >
      • Individualized Sessions
      • Personalized Movement
    • Labor & Doula Support
    • Elevate: Community Play
    • Local Resources
    • Get In Touch!
  • About Shannon
  • Blog & Newsletter
    • Dandelion Blog: A Place For Perspective
    • Newsletter: Winter 21-22
    • Newsletter: Fall 2021
    • Newsletter: Summer 2021
    • Newsletter: Spring 2021
    • Newsletter: December 2020
    • Newsletter: July 2020
    • Newletter: June 2020
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