Prenatal Consultation

Whether you are a “type a” parent-to-be who is doing All The Research and you just need someone to bounce ideas off of, or you are deliberately protecting yourself from taking in information in efforts to maintain a low stress pregnancy… but you still want to know what you don’t know that you don’t know but might NEED to know… I am here for it.

Whether my support is in addition to doula care, or in place of it, I’m available to get on a call and discuss your needs and questions.

Available for solo calls, calls with you and/or your partner, and even calls with family members and/or members of your close inner support circle.

My support is shame-free and transparent. I will tell you what I know (and what I do NOT know), what I think, and help you contextualize it into what is relevant to YOUR birth and YOUR values - regardless of what they are.

Scheduled c-section? Let’s talk!

Giving birth in the woods with wood nymph midwives? Holler at me.

Some topics include but are not limited to:

  • Birth preferences. What kind of birth are you imagining for yourself? What are your fears about it? How can we set you up for success while surrendering to the unknowable nature of birth? What to include on a birth preferences sheet if you are making one, and why it matters (or doesn’t) for you?

  • Postpartum plan. What does your support system look like? What aspects are important to you, and what have you possibly not yet considered? How can we take what you’ve got available to you and set you, your baby, and your family, up for success?

  • Boundaries. This is a vulnerable time, and it matters who you surround yourself with. What are some kind and tactful ways we can set your loved ones up with accurate expectations for how they will or won’t be included in your bubble? And what needs to happen if/when those more gentle boundaries are crossed? I have strategies to help you outsource your boundary protection as much as possible, and prepare you more fully for those moments when more direct action is required.

  • Family/partner training. (related to the above “boundaries” topic). Usually a two-parter. You and I talk solo first - you get real with me about what you need, what you are afraid you won’t get, what feels too sensitive to ask for directly, what you feel your partner or family may not listen to if it is coming from you… On the second call, we include everyone you want to include. You can be there or not. Let them know that they are included in a birthworker education package, as part of your inner circle. I will talk to them generally about birth and postpartum, and also customize it TACTFULLY to emphasize what you need me to. They will leave feeling more prepared and empowered to be a part of your support system.

Calls are sliding scale $80-$120 per hour.

Prenatal Bodywork Session

While there’s no denying that pregnancy can come with all manner of discomforts - bodily, emotional, relational, energetic, spiritual… can you think of a more magical experience than creating another human inside your body? I’ll wait.

In our prenatal session, we honor this broad spectrum of transformative physical, emotional, & spiritual experiences present during this time. Bring it all.

In addition to bodywork, I will put my “doula hat” on and we can discuss anything related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that you may need support with.

Inquire about induction package rates.

If you have something else in mind that you don’t see listed, want to discuss rates for a combination of services, or are navigating unique barriers or concerns around working together…
Let’s co-create something: