Karen VelMartin

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Raleigh, North Carolina
5.0
About me

Hi, I'm Karen! I'm a Certified Professional Birth and Postpartum Doula in the Raleigh area of beautiful North Carolina. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires. I became a doula so that I could support and empower both expecting and postpartum families to have better birthing experiences, to have the experience they not only desire but ultimately deserve to have. I received my doula certifications through the Madriella doula network in 2022. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and hear about your birth goals and desires.

Education

Associates in Human Services, Rasmussen University (2021)

Certification and training

Certified Birth Doula, Madriella Doula Network (2022)

Certified Postpartum Doula, Madriella Doula Network (2022)

Young Parent Support Specialist, Madriella Doula Network (2024)

Loss and Bereavement Doula, Madriella Doula Network (2023)

Certified Breastfeeding Educator, Madriella Doula Network (2023)

Certified Childbirth Educator, Madriella Doula Network (2024)

Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Infant Care Loss and Bereavement Doula Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Prenatal Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss
Languages

English

Service introduction

Our Approach At Bump and Beyond Family Services, our approach to birthing and parenting is holistic and client centered, focusing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each family we serve. Some of the services I provide is birth and postpartum doula support, and lactation support. Bump and Beyond Family Services offers virtual and in-person class. All classes are evidence based with your busy schedule and varying needs in mind. A of the education offerings we have is Virtual Childbirth Education class, Virtual Breastfeeding Class, Newborn Care and Infant Feeding Basics classes. I also offer various workshops.

Packages
Plus Birth Support Package
In Home and Virtual Support Options Available A great option for first time parents or those that want more support and resources! What's Included: Complimentary consultation Unlimited phone/text support 4 prenatal meetings to discuss your birth preferences and options, and postpartum planning Birth plan creation Childbirth Education Classes Parent education classes Unlimited labor support Pain measures support as needed during labor 1 postpartum meetings to check in, follow up, and provide support Mother Blessing
$950.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Support Package
In Home and Virtual Support Options Available - One prenatal visit to discuss any concerns about your birth or postpartum experience - Up to 3 visits a week for 6 weeks as needed - Postpartum mental health check-ins and provide resources to help navigate the postpartum period - Guidance for recovery and newborn care - Lactation and bottle feeding support - Light meal preparation and education on nutrition after birth and more! - 24 hour phone, email, and text support
$25.00
USD Per hour
Additional Services
Prices Vary - Please contact me for additional information about pricing. - Childbirth education classes - Lactation education classes - In person infant care support - Breastfeeding support - Postpartum doula support - Postpartum meal prep - Mother’s Blessing
$0.00
USD Per hour
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

I love the services that I have purchased from Karen and working with her to meet my goals for my birth. She has made me feel secure and confident in the decisions I have made in my birth plan and the decisions I have made for my child. She made the journey into motherhood a lot easier and will be forever grateful.

- Aiyana V.

5.0

Karen is such a warm and loving doula. She knows all of the facts and isn't afraid to offer proper help at the proper time. I would definitely recommend her time and time again she is good at servicing her clients and all their needs. Thanks Karen.

- Angela B.

5.0

Karen is an amazing doula. She creates personalized experiences for each client by utilizing her knowledge, sincerity, and compassion. She truly takes the time to listen to her clients, making the feel more confident as they enter into parenthood. I would highly recommend Karen's birth and postpartum doula services.

- Allison S.

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