Lorena Teran

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Gypsum, Colorado
10 years of experience
About me

I was born and raised in Panama, and with a North American and a Panamanian parent, I bring with me a taste of multicultural integration. I grew up in the country side of Panama, so moving to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, to be outdoors as much as possible, enjoy hiking with our dog, kayaking, camping, and live a simple life, makes it feel like home. I model self-regulation, using tools like deep breathing and connection, helping the family, so mothers recover smoothly, and babies enjoy growing, feeling safe, loved, accepted, and understood, giving them tools to keep wanting to explore and be able to learn.

Education

SCAD BA Graphic Design (1994)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification CAPPA (2021)

Postpartum Doula Certification CAPPA (2021)

Credentials
CLC LD
Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Childhood Growth and Development Doula Trainer Early Parenting Educator Evidence-Based Care Infant Care Labor Doula Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Premature Infants Prenatal Care Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Being Certified as a Labor & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Infant Massage Instructor, extensively trained in infant sleep, and presently certifying as Prenatal Psychology Educator, I bring a combination of knowledge and experience in supporting parents.

Packages
Labor Doula
Before Birth • Unlimited prenatal virtual visits through zoom to review: - Prenatal bonding - Wished birth - Lactation expectations - Postpartum Recovery Plan - Newborn communication and normal behavior • 1 Prenatal visit in person of 1-2 hrs. • Go over comfort measures so partner (if applicable), is confident on how to best support the birthing parent during labor and through the postpartum recovery period • Available for unlimited communication via text/email getting closer to Estimated Due Date • "On-Call" for 2 weeks margin before and after EDD • Assistance with any concern on birth option, birth place, birth plan During Labor • Meet at the family's home and labor with mom or communicate via phone until mom desires to meet (at their home or at the birth place) • Continuous non-judgemental emotional, physical, and educational support for the birthing person and their partner, throughout labor and delivery • Protect Golden Hour baby latches and birthing parent feels settled after doing the 9 steps babies usually do at birth, stay until baby and parent fall asleep after • Take photos with client's phone/camera (if desire & permitted) After Birth • 2 Postpartum visits (2hrs each) • Assistance with any concern on newborn normal behavior including sleep patterns and lactation • Chestfeeding/Lactation support and encouragement, milk production and regaining baby's birth weight • Review postpartum plan • Wide variety of birth professional's resources for referral • Back-up Doula available (depending on the area) in case of emergency • Available for unlimited communication via text/email for consultation during the first 12 months
$1,895.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula
Before Birth: • Unlimited Virtual Prenatal visits.... as needed - Answer any question about the (wished) birth - avoid regrets later - Emphasize on the importance of Prenatal Bonding and the Golden Hour, and how to protect it - Talk about lactation/feeding wishes, expectations and goals - Go over how the first weeks will or may look like - Considering other support people during postpartum recovery - family/friends • 1 In-person to review newborn things, where baby will spend most of the time, get familiarized with house and how to get there • Non-judgemental emotional, physical, and informational support After Birth: • Review Postpartum Plan • Make sure baby's needs are met so parents can get some sleep/rest • (Chest) Feeding/lactation support and encouragement, bringing baby to mom (if chosen) • Observe latching when feeding • Talk about infant sleep, communication, and normal behavior • Leave baby & mom's laundry ready for the next day (clean and folded) • Clean and organize bottle, and/or pump parts (if applicable) • Refill baby's supplies (reachable stations) if necessary (diapers, wipes, burp cloth...) • Make sure mom is drinking water and have it available • Offer mom a snack when baby eats • Apply belly binding for the time working with the Doula (if wanted) • Observe baby's body language and go over any concern or questions • Birth professional's resource for referral • Unlimited text/email communication for consultations during the first 12 months • Back-up Doula in case of emergency or unavailability (if available) • When everything is taken care of, I rest when baby(ies) sleep Things CPD DO NOT do: • Diagnose or any medical procedure • Transport any family member • Clean stove, oven, bathrooms, windows, vacuum or mop, take out trash, cook
$50.00
USD Per hour
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