As a doula, I can: - encourage you to find and utilize your voice to advocate for yourself and your child -provide you with evidence-based information about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period and walk you through creating a birth plan; I even create a formal PDF copy for you or I to take to the hospital after our thorough discussions! :) - provide physical and emotional support throughout our time together through appointments, phone, and text check ins -locate and connect you to local resources to help bridge needs, find compassionate and patient-centered care, and keep you up to date on local family events and programs -give tips on comfort during pregnancy, birth ball demonstrations, breastfeeding education and postpartum lactation (including pumping and flange fitting) text, phone, and in person support and assistance -play the role of a pregnancy companion; text me how your provider appointments went! I want to know! :) Yes, I want to know the gender, and YES I want to know when you’re feeling down and lonely! Feel comfortable telling me about the stress of returning to work or the stress of affording food this week. Let me be the person who says, “Okay, so how can I help?!” -and soooo much more! With personalized services geared towards education, perinatal medical advocacy, and physical and emotional preparation, and the goal of preparation for childbirth and caring for both your new baby and postpartum body. Although our birth plan may not go EXACTLY as planned, I do believe every birthing person should feel heard, respected, and in control of their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. With that, I will always go the extra mile if that mile is within my reach, to ensure that happens for each of my client families. My birth experiences may not have gone exactly the way I imagined it would.. But the end result always came out even better than I could have dreamed! I am the lucky parent of 2 beautiful children who, as CLICHE as it is, are the absolute light of my life! I have a 3 year old son who melts hearts for a living (Ha! He knows he’s a little ham), and a very intelligent 11 year old daughter who loves art, kittens, and peace and quiet away from her brother (we are your typical American family you can say lol..). I have a wonderful significant other named Brandon who has helped me to be able to support my client families and community. Every time I take off for a birth, he says “Take your time with them, babe! Your clients need and deserve it!” Brandon also supported the growth of our family when we decided to introduce two cats to our household earlier this year! Felix is a super friendly kitty who gives strange, but satisfying human-like hugs and Doula (yes, I did think this was hilarious at the time lol) is a total sweetie who is always ready for love! Shortly after we adopted our final family member, Clyde, a super relaxed bearded dragon who quickly learned that if he acted EXTRA cute I would probably offer him an extra bug instead of making him eat ALL of his fruit and veggie salad. As IRONIC as it is, in the experiences of creating and bringing up my family, life has shaped me into a person with a passion in serving other people who are bringing up their own growing families. As someone with the experience of a teenage mother, I am transparent of the fact that pregnancy, birth, and parenting can be a scary road to navigate if you are doing it without support, guidance, or knowledge of “how all this works.” I have a passion for what I do because I believe every current and expecting mother deserves to have someone they can turn to without judgement and biases in a time that can be an excruciatingly vulnerable time for a lot of us.

Premium Doula Package - $1200.00 | $0.00 w/ MI Medicaid - Includes: 3 Prenatal Visits, Birth Attendance, and 3 Postpartum Visits -> Scroll Down For More Info! Prenatal Doula Appointment ( 1 Customized, 1 Topic) - $100| $0.00 - MI Medicaid *Have a question or point of discussion? Schedule a doula consultation to get assistance and guidance in a range of topics! PICK A TOPIC: Breastfeeding/pumping Assistance Establishing Insurance or Prenatal Care Setting up Assistance or WIC Navigating Community Resources Postpartum care and Planning Navigating maternity leave Advocating for myself childbirth Partner/birth team advocacy and comfort measures training Birth plan creation Laboring in the Hospital and Birth Ball Use **Don’t see the topic you have in mind? Reach out! We would love to see if we can help! Prenatal Doula Appointment Half Package (3 Customized) - $275 | $0.00 MI Medicaid *3 customized doula prenatal appointments customized to your specific preferences, needs, and situations. Ask questions, learn to use a birth ball or breast pump, get tips for the hospital labor room, or ask questions about medical interventions and newborn care. Prepare yourself and your partner and have a one on one discussion in a combination of virtual, home, and in office guided consultations Prenatal Doula Appointment Full Package (6 Customized) - $500 | $0.00 - MI Medicaid *All the same as the half package but add in 3 more visits! Get extra time to prepare and focus on the birth of your new baby! Birth Attendance Only - $850 | $0.00 - MI Medicaid *Get education on birthing options and decisions, birthing person and partner physical and emotional support, bedside manner, assistance with birth ball use and labor positioning, breathing reminders, breastfeeding and pumping assistance, advocacy, and more with a compassionate doula presence at your labor and delivery! Lactation / Pumping Support or Troubleshooting Visit - -$75.00 | $0.00 - Medicaid *Have questions or need help with lactation concerns such as latching, flange fitting, pump operation, breast milk storage, pain with breastfeeding, ect? Schedule time with a doula to go over your breastfeeding/chestfeeding/pumping journey, get suggestions, or get referrals for greater concerns. Interested in just learning more about breastfeeding as a nursing or expecting family? We can do that too! Postpartum Doula Home Visit -$25.00/hr *Get help navigating the new journey of parenthood! Enjoy a home visit with a doula who can help with: -Caring for your infant so you can sleep, shower, or eat -Give you self-care time -Help with light household chores like laundry, dishes, tiding up living room, baby room, kitchen, ect -Sanitize breast pump parts and bottles -Assist with newborn care techniques and lactation when needed -MUCH more! Just ask! Overnight Postpartum Doula Hours - $30 hour | $900 - 40 Hours | $1700 - 80 Hours (Not a Medicaid Covered Service At This Time) Get all the same things you would in a day visit, but catch some sleep while I take care of the rest! Your doula can help with basic tasks, cleaning, watch and feed your baby, or bring you your baby for nursing sessions! A family favorite, overnight visits give you a chance to take a break, sleep, and wake up to a clean home and happy baby! *Home Visiting: Travel Fee May Apply To Certain Counties For Those Not Using Insurance Premium Doula Package - $1150.00 $0.00 w/ Michigan Medicaid Health Plans *Ask about Payment Plans or Trading of Services/Goods *Get support from pregnancy through 6 weeks postpartum with the premium doula package! Includes: Free Initial Consultation - Virtual or Phone Learn more about doula services, how they can look for your family, and discuss your specific prenatal or postpartum situation or goals Doula Text Support Receive an answer from a doula within 24 hours of texting for non-urgent/non-labor related questions and concerns Open text line Monday - Saturday from 9:00am - 5:00pm Get answers to common pregnancy questions (non-medical), resources, help with life obstacles, emotional support, update on your latest provider visit or ultrasound, and build a connection with your doula through periodic texting and checking in! Prenatal Doula Visits (2) - #1 : Virtual, Phone, or In Office #2 : In Office or In Home Initial appointment includes a general discussion on your perinatal support needs and current situation, a review of your medical and pregnancy history, planning of appointments and services Get evidenced-based information about pregnancy, childbirth, medical interventions, your rights as a patient, breastfeeding, hospital processes, and more Customized appointments geared to your needs, interests, and preferences Virtual Prenatal Check In (1) - Virtual or Phone Check In with your doula towards the end of your pregnancy virtually or over the phone Get guidance with last minute decision-making and planning, address any loose strings, and get reminders about packing your hospital bag and car seat safety Get help planning for the postpartum period Have specific questions? Let’s find out together! *This appointment can sometimes be used for assistance with special circumstances such as attending a prenatal appointment, extra in office and topic specific doula appointment, support while attending a procedure, court appearance, or other important events that may need support Birth Attendance (Active Labor - 2 Hours After Birth) - In Person Have a doula present for your active labor to provide support to the birthing person and their support team Assist with education on options available, encouragement of communication with the medical team, and help understanding medical procedures, testing, and terminology Advocacy for your safety and birth preferences Provide physical comfort measures such as basic massage, counter pressure, TENS Unit use, audio distractions, birth ball use guidance, and labor positioning assistance to promote fast and effective laboring Mental and emotional support such as providing encouragement and reassurance to the birthing person and support team, bedside manner and assistance, encouragement of self-care (drinking water, eating when able, assisting with getting to the restroom and getting into clean clothes), providing a compassionate heart in the room that will welcome your new baby 2 hr Daytime Postpartum Visit (1) - In Home or Virtual Assistance with learning newborn care techniques such as breastfeeding, bottle/formula-feeding, bathing, sleep and calming suggestions and education on your newborn and postpartum body, Grocery order pick-up, errand running, transportation and/or attendance to pediatrician or OB/GYN appointment, assistance with creating and implementing meal-trains and guest chore lists Assistance with creating baby stations, light-household chores (tiding rooms, dishes, packing lunches for the following day), document organization, room organization, laundry, folding/hanging, and clothes separation, sanitizing breast pump parts Lactation assistance, including text support, in-home latch or pumping evaluations and troubleshooting, hands-on latch support, referrals to local lactation assistance and resources, return-to-work breastfeeding planning, flange fitting, and general lactation education Virtual Postpartum Visit (1) Check in with your doula and report any physical, mental, or emotional challenges you may be experiencing Receive a confidential and relaxed postpartum depression and anxiety screening and be referred and connected to resources if necessary Tie up any loose strings for the final time! Get guidance with any last minute questions or concerns, encouragement to attend your 6 week provider postpartum visit, and get some time to socialize with another adult Receive any final referrals and resources that may help with your transition into parenthood