Birth and Postpartum Doula Support

Now Offering:

1:1 Prenatal Support Sessions

I am so excited to be adding this offering to my scope of practice. This service is for those who choose not to have an in-person Birth Doula, or don’t have access to one, but still seek the education and support along the way that a doula provides. Whether you live locally in Santa Barbara or halfway around the world, we will meet virtually for 12 sessions (roughly every 3 weeks) in a nurturing environment where you can freely ask questions, navigate the ever-changing landscape of pregnancy, and equip yourself for the profound experience of childbirth and parenthood. Pregnancy brings up many questions that can be challenging to find answers for, through online searches or conversations with friends and family alone. Particularly for those planning to give birth in a hospital setting, where time with your care provider is limited, these sessions will serve as an essential supplement. Partners are highly encouraged to participate in our meetings together.

Throughout the course of your pregnancy journey, I am also available for text and email support.

We will cover:

  • Techniques for Emotional and Physical Self-Care during Pregnancy and Postpartum

  • Comprehensive Prenatal and Postpartum Nutritional Support

  • Preparation for Birth and Labor Comfort Measures for both In-Hospital and Out-of-Hospital Births

  • Guidance for Partners to provide support throughout Pregnancy and Labor

  • Postpartum Planning

  • Access to a wealth of local and virtual Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources

Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation to learn more about the scope of this offering.

12 meetings for $1200, or $125 for a single session

BIRTH DOULA

Total Fee: $2600

*Reduced rates are available on request depending on circumstance.

My role as a doula is to educate and empower you during this transformational time in your life! If a partner is involved, I strive to completely incorporate them into the birth experience and offer a multitude of ways in which they can be an integral component of your birth. In our doula/client relationship, my primary goal is to cater my support to your needs, whatever they may be. 

Included in the package:

  • Our Complimentary Introductory meeting where we discuss your birth wishes and I can answer any questions you may have about the role as a doula in your birth team. This is a great opportunity to both get to know each other and decide whether we’d be a good fit.

  • 2 Prenatal Appointments, each 2-3 hours long, where we form a birth plan together, go over labor comfort measures and positions, breathing and massage techniques, discuss the myriad of ways in which the partner can be a critical part of your pregnancy and labor journey, go over nutrition and self-care techniques during this time, prepare for postpartum period, as well as answering any lingering questions you may have. These meetings are very special and an important time where we can connect and I can learn how to support you to the best of my ability.

  • On-call phone, text and email support starting at week 37, throughout your entire labor and the birth of your baby! This includes unlimited text, email, and phone call support during this time. I can help with determining when labor begins and can help you labor in the comfort of your own home before transitioning to a hospital or birth center.

  • 2 Postpartum Visits where I can help you transition into your new life at home with breastfeeding support, comfort measures, and connecting you with any resources you may need beyond my scope of practice. It’s also an opportunity to process your birth experience and I can respond to any unanswered questions or concerns.

POSTPARTUM DOULA

In-Person Fee: $45/hr

Virtual Fee(Phone call and Zoom counseling support): $30/hr

My role as a Postpartum Doula is to ease the transition into parenthood and the exciting, yet often challenging, time of bringing a new baby home! I am equipped to offer emotional as well as practical support to care for your new family at this time. 

I always include a Complimentary Consultation to meet and discuss the postpartum doula role in more detail. If we decide to work together, I find it’s most beneficial to meet prenatally for a 2-hour intensive meeting($85) where we form a detailed postpartum plan, and I can get to know your family, your home and your specific needs.

As a Postpartum doula, my role can look very different according to your needs, but usually includes:

  • Breastfeeding support

  • Postpartum recovery and healing support

  • Sibling care

  • Errands and grocery shopping

  • Meal preparation (For more extensive meal support, please see the Meal Services tab)

  • Household tasks( dishes, laundry, general cleaning etc.)

  • Newborn-care assistance ( diapering, feeding, bathing, soothing and comforting)

  • Community referrals for lactation support, new parenting classes and groups

 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for more specific questions about the postpartum period and the benefits of support in this special, transformative time.

“Elena changed our lives. As a single mom to be, I was very nervous about transitioning to motherhood on my own. Elena was there for my daughter’s birth and cared for us every day for almost two weeks at home. She brought us home from the hospital, making that day a wonderful one. She cooked for us, helped with breastfeeding, grocery shopping, and helped us adjust to our new lives. She was a constant source of love and support and helped make this transition a beautiful one. I can’t imagine going through this without her.”

– Lalaie