Holistic Birth Doula Support
SCHEDULE A DISCOVERY CALLI believe in compassionate, nonjudgmental birth support for all birthing people.
I believe birth is a sacred rite of passage, and that every birthing person deserves to make choices about birth from an empowered place.
I believe in informed consent, shared decision making, and client choice. I want what you want for your birth.
I am passionate about educating birthing people and their families on holistic practices in order to make informed decisions about their bodies and for their babies.
As a doula, I accompany you in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience by providing emotional support, physical comfort, education, and advocacy.
As a doula...
I do not make decisions for you: I will help you get the information necessary to make an informed decision. I will also remind you if there is a departure from the “plans” you had prior to labor.
I do not give medical advice or perform clinical tasks: Such as blood pressure readings, fetal heart checks, or vaginal exams. I am there to provide only physical comfort, emotional support, education, and advocacy.
I do not speak to the staff on your behalf: I will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options, but you or your partner will speak on your behalf to the clinical staff.
Cherished Life Holistic Birth Doula Packages
Choose from 3 packages based on your needs. Each is carefully designed to provide you with the essential information and tools needed to feel prepared, supported, and uplifted in preparation for labor and birth.
*Packages starting at $2,000 ~ $500 retainer with balance due 30 days prior to estimated due date.*
LOVED
Offerings
- (3) 2 hr. doula prenatal sessions
- childbirth education & materials
- birth affirmations
- nutrition & lifestyle tips for a healthy, holistic pregnancy
- birth planning/preferences for a vaginal and family-centered cesarean birth
- comfort measures & coping techniques
- birth partner guide
- 24/7 phone, text and email support (2 weeks surrounding your estimated due date)
- continuous labor support; remote during early labor, in-person during active labor/when additional physical support is needed
- postpartum planning/preferences
- (1) postpartum visit within 2 weeks of birth
- breastfeeding/infant feeding resources and referrals
- curated list of pregnancy and postpartum resources
- 3 month unlimited yoga pass (live-virtual + on-demand library) OR 10 class yoga pass (in-person)
ADORED
Offerings
- (3) 2 hr. doula prenatal sessions
- childbirth education & materials
- birth affirmations
- nutrition & lifestyle tips for a healthy, holistic pregnancy
- birth planning/preferences for a vaginal and family-centered cesarean birth
- comfort measures & coping techniques
- birth partner guide
- 24/7 phone, text and email support (2 weeks surrounding your estimated due date)
- continuous labor support; remote during early labor, in-person during active labor/when additional physical support is needed
- postpartum planning/preferences
- (1) postpartum visit within 2 weeks of birth
- breastfeeding/infant feeding resources and referrals
- curated list of pregnancy and postpartum resources
- 6 month unlimited yoga pass (live-virtual + on-demand library) OR 20 class yoga pass (in-person)
CHERISHED
Offerings
- (3) 2 hr. doula prenatal sessions
- childbirth education & materials
- birth affirmations
- nutrition & lifestyle tips for a healthy, holistic pregnancy
- birth planning/preferences for a vaginal and family-centered cesarean birth
- comfort measures & coping techniques
- birth partner guide
- 24/7 phone, text and email support (2 weeks surrounding your estimated due date)
- continuous labor support; remote during early labor, in-person during active labor/when additional physical support is needed
- postpartum planning/preferences
- (1) postpartum visit within 2 weeks of birth
- breastfeeding/infant feeding resources and referrals
- curated list of pregnancy and postpartum resources
- 6 month unlimited yoga pass (live-virtual + on-demand library) OR 20 class yoga pass (in-person)
- Blessingway
A LA CARTE SERVICES
DOULA PRENATAL SESSIONS
Not sure you’re ready to commit to full doula services, but know you could benefit from focused and compassionate support, education, and preparation? Sign up for Cherished Life Doula Prenatal Sessions, (3) 90 min. sessions to help prepare your mind, body, and spirit for the journey of labor and birth.
Session 1: Visioning
- Prenatal Intake
- Intimacy Assessment with Partner
- Fears, Concerns & Perceptions of Pain
- Envisioning Your Birth
hOMework: Holistic Pregnancy Nutrition & Lifestyle Tips, Birth Affirmations, Schedule Prenatal Yoga
Session 2: Planning
- Ecstatic Hormones of Birth
- Effacement, Dilation & Fetal Station
- Clinical Stages of Labor
- Common Interventions
hOMework: Holistic Stages of Labor, Birth Bag, Birth Preference Sheets
Session 3: Preparing
- Comfort Measures
- Coping Techniques
- Labor Positions
hOMework: Birth Partner Guide, Postpartum Planning, Infant Feeding
BLESSINGWAY
Many people are familiar with baby showers, a celebration of the new baby to come. Another celebration that some women partake in is often referred to as a Blessingway, or Mother’s Blessing. It is a gathering to honor and nurture the expecting Mother, usually held intimately with her closest loved ones.
The Blessingway has its origin from the Navajo (Diné) ceremonies. Blessingways, or Hózhójí, are used for positivity and good health and can be performed for numerous reasons. One way is to celebrate an expecting mother on her journey towards birth.
There are many different ways to honor an expecting mother during a Mother’s Blessing ceremony like:
- Offering words of wisdom
- Adorning the Mother's head with a crown
- Washing the Mother’s feet
- Wearing the same ribbon until birth
- Lighting a candle when the Mother goes into labor
While each Mother’s Blessing is unique, the intent is the same: to honor, nurture, and uplift the Mother on her journey into motherhood!
What’s Included:
- 2 hr Blessingway ceremony
- Vanya as the Blessingway Guide
- Ceremony planning session with ceremony overview
- Invitation Template
UNLIMITED YOGA
Yoga is one of the best ways to sustain an optimal pregnancy while preparing your mind, body and spirit for the journey of labor and birth. With this in mind, Cherished Life offers a monthly membership to help ensure your commitment to your best self and baby during this important time in life.
What’s included?
- live-virtual Prenatal Yoga classes
- unlimited access to a growing library of on-demand prenatal yoga classes
- access to Cherished Moms (our private community)
- discounts on special events centering your motherhood journey
Please visit our Yoga + Community page for more information.