carlene vermeal

Birth Doula
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
5.0
About me

My calling for birth work started with a traumatic first birth, but has opened my eyes to the beauty that is child birth. I began educating myself which resulted in discovering what a doula was. I felt in my heart if I was able to rewrite my birth narrative, then I can be that person for others. I began attending births as a doula in November 2021. Along this journey, I became pregnant with my third child and was able to experience the difference the midwifery model of care can make. As I carried my child in my womb, attending mostly hospital births as a doula, I saw so many women not being heard or respected. I felt this urgency to become a midwife myself, because all women deserve to be supported. Birth is a natural event that sometimes needs medical attention and not the other way around. I was so inspired to make this my life’s work that I enrolled at the National College of Midwifery September 2022. I have not only been a victim myself but witnessed how our culture has stripped women of their birthing power. I have had three very different personal experiences with three very different births myself. One very medicalized birth turned into cesarean, one unmedicated vbac in a hospital and my last birth was at a birth center ! My hope and passion is to help other women feel the power that comes when their autonomy is left intact! I believe that birth is sacred. I believe in you and your ability to birth. I hold space for the spiritual, the physical, the emotional. I am here to help you with your fears, your hopes, and your dreams. In January 2023 I decided to attend a reiki 1 and 2 training. I have been incorporating this spiritual modality when requested. The pairing on energy work within the birth space has had a magical impact on my clients and my own personal enlightenment. I believe that every woman deserves to birth in a way that is safe for her and her baby, in a way that assures she feels honored and supported.

Specialties
Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Birth Trauma Birth Videography Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Childbirth Education Infant Care Midwife Support Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Photography Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Obstetrician Obstetrics and Gynecology Positive Thinking Postpartum Life Postpartum Photography Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Well-Woman Care
Languages

English

Service introduction

ased in Point Pleasant, NJ. -serving all births within an hour & a half radius in NJ & PA. Offering 10% discount for home births & NOW RENTING OUT WHITE EARTHSIDE BIRTH POOL FOR CLIENTS & NON CLIENTS

Packages
basic package
Doula Package Includes: -One complimentary FaceTime/Zoom consult -Access to TWO trained & knowledgeable doulas -Two prenatal meetings prior to birth -Assistance with writing birth plan -Unlimited phone & text support for all of your pregnancy needs (emotional, mental & educational support), just call me your BFF who loves any & all talk about pregnancy, labor & birth! -Attentive, in person support during labor & birth -Access to use essential oils & diffuser if requested -Photos and Videos -One Postpartum visit -Access to a lending of library of birth books -Help with making a birth vision board -Previous birth trauma processing and fear releasing ritual (if applicable) -Access to a peanut ball, CUB seat, birthing ball, and/or birthing ball stationary chair -Use of Tens Unit Machine
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

I can’t say enough good things about Carly, Angela and Amanda. I was beyond impressed with how much I learned from them about my pregnancy and future delivery. Because of that, I was not scared to give birth and I trusted that they would be by my side when the day came. I can’t describe the sense of relief, and safety I felt having them in my corner. During my delivery, Carly was my rock. She supported me 200% and backed me up with every decision that I made. Hiring a doula was the best decision that I made during my pregnancy and I can’t wait to get to work with Carly, Angela and Amanda for all of my future pregnancies! I love them so much!

- Alyssa Z.

5.0

I hired Carly for both my hospital births and she always far exceeds my expectations. She really takes the time to coach you through the best methods to help labor progress. Birth is already such a crazy experience and having her there to support me was beyond the best investment. I knew my husband wouldn’t be the most supportive and I was upfront with Carly about that. So she helped involve my husband by coaching him in methods to help ease my labor discomforts. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her, because I promise you she is worth every single penny!

- Nichole B.

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