Sariah Smith

Verified

Sariah Smith

Verified

Birth Doula

5.0

Meridian, Idaho

Sariah Smith

Verified

Birth Doula

Meridian, Idaho

5.0

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About me

For all of history, up until the last century or two, birth was a uniquely feminine and sacred event supported by midwives, mothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors. Mothers were given the space, trust, and respect to intuitively birth their children, just as their bodies were designed to. In the 20th century, the modernization of birth care, intended to increase safety, unfortunately pushed labor support out the picture. Doctors became more concerned with outcomes alone than with the transformative experience of birth, itself. The emergence of doulas in the developed world was a desperate and necessary response to the all-too-common technocratic birthing model that has changed society’s entire view and practice of giving birth. The culture of non-medical labor support is thankfully not lost. Women deserve the same sanctity, respect, and space to do what their bodies know best now, as they did for all those centuries. I believe supporting the birth experience in its traditional light is my calling.

Certification and training

DONA (2024)

Credentials

CD (DONA)

Specialties

Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Freebirth Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Insomnia Labor Doula Maternal Fetal Positioning Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Panic Parenting Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Self-Compassion Sibling Preparation Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

Languages

English

Service introduction

My services include prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum support. I offer some unique services such as TENS unit use, a lending library of birth books, additional prenatal meetings, postpartum meal support, and a separate add-on herbal support service.

Packages

Prenatal, Labor, and Birth Support

•Free consultation •2-4 prenatal meetings in your home •Birth education •Basic breastfeeding education and support •Prenatal exercises for labor preparation •One optional accompaniment to a meeting with your care provider •Phone and text support outside of meetings •Resources and referrals •Access to a lending library of books •On-call labor and birth support •Continuity of care in the case of hospital transfer •Use of TENS unit and other comfort tools •Immediate postpartum support for at least one hour •1 postpartum visit in your home •Postpartum goodie basket which includes: -One batch homemade organic lactation cookies -One sample of any Bundle Of Joy tea blend -One organic homemade postpartum meal of your choice -A surprise gift!

$1,100.00

USD Flat rate

Prenatal and Postpartum Herbal Support Add-On

I’ve been using herbs since infancy. I believe that even in the days of Western medicine, herbs are completely relevant and have thousands upon thousands of uses. Their effectiveness is a direct reason that the human race has survived for so long. Many herbs carry benefits specific to the childbearing year. I source my herbs as cleanly as possible by growing them, foraging/wildcrafting them, or buying them from organic growers. Pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, GMO’s, and growth hormones have no place in my herbal blends. My blends are crafted mindfully to be effective, synergistic, versatile, and generally safe. Every herb that goes into these blends is thoroughly researched for safety and contraindications using books, herbalist training resources, and wisdom from herbalists I know personally. Blends come either as a loose-leaf tea or a tincture based on its application and how it’s best prepared. Current list; •Prenatal mood blend (tea) •Postpartum calming mood blend (tea) •Postpartum uplifting mood blend (tea) •Postpartum after-pain relief (tincture) •Lactation support (tea or tincture) Herbal blends are purchased individually as a separate service from my doula support package. Prices vary based on blends ($15-25)

$15.00

USD Flat rate

Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

5.0

August 30, 2024

Sariah is the perfect mix of every trait you could want in a doula. Fun, lighthearted, sooo deeply compassionate and empathetic, exceptionally knowledgeable, excellent under pressure, and full of passion for and belief in birth. She has so many tricks up her sleeve to keep births moving along, help resolve positional issues, and increase your comfort during labor. She also has amazing herbal knowledge to support all stages of the process. Sariah was a godsend at both my homebirths. She perceived my needs before I ever expressed them. She kept me fed, watered, cool and comfortable. She provided counter pressure with an endless well of patience and strength. She took care of me during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with such love and I am forever grateful! Also: she is a baby whisperer and is amazing with kids of all ages! You won’t find a more capable, knowledgeable or passionate doula. I highly recommend her to every pregnant momma 💗

- Kara H.