Doula Support

Comprehensive Prenatal and Postpartum Care Services | Virtual Doula Support Nationwide

I was driven to the maternal health field out of a deep desire to support individuals and families along their journey to parenthood. Whether you're preparing for birth or navigating postpartum recovery, you deserve to feel heard, respected, and empowered. Prenatal and postpartum care can significantly impact your overall experience, and advocating for yourself while empowering your birth team can make all the difference in your birth story.

While I do not provide labor support, my services are focused on providing virtual prenatal care and postpartum support to ensure you feel confident, prepared, and fully supported during your journey into parenthood.

Prenatal Care Services

Prenatal visits are essential for building a strong foundation of support during pregnancy. During our time together, we’ll discuss essential comfort measures, birthing positions, and ways to mentally and physically prepare your body for labor. I’ll guide you through creating a personalized birth plan, helping you feel empowered and confident in your upcoming birth. We’ll also talk about postpartum expectations to ensure a smooth transition into the next phase of your parenthood journey.

Postpartum Care and Support

Following birth, postpartum care is crucial for your recovery and well-being. During our postpartum visits, we’ll check in to discuss your birth experience, address any concerns, and provide guidance on postpartum recovery. I’m here to answer any questions you may have and connect you with trusted community resources and professionals if you need in-person postpartum support.

Virtual Doula Services for Families Nationwide

As a virtual doula, I offer online prenatal and postpartum care to families across the country. Regardless of where you live, I’m here to provide compassionate and non-judgmental support tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, adjusting to life with a newborn, or recovering postpartum, my services are designed to meet your needs from the comfort of your home.

Why Choose Blooming Birth?

At Blooming Birth, I believe that every person deserves to feel empowered and supported during their journey to parenthood. With over 12 years of experience in maternal health and a passion for family-centered care, I am committed to ensuring that you have the support you need before, during, and after birth. My virtual services allow me to connect with families nationwide, offering the flexibility and convenience to meet your needs no matter where you are.

Let’s Talk About Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Ready to learn more about how my virtual doula services can support you during pregnancy and the postpartum period? Contact me today to schedule a consultation or to inquire about prenatal education classes!

 
 
 

prenatal support package-$800

This comprehensive prenatal care package is designed to help you feel confident, supported, and prepared as you approach labor and transition into postpartum. With personalized guidance, you'll be empowered every step of the way.

Package Includes:

  • 3 Prenatal Visits to explore your birth vision, create coping strategies, and develop your personalized birth preferences and postpartum planning.

    • Creating your birth preferences

    • Comfort techniques for labor

    • Knowing when to head to the birth center or hospital

    • Positive birth affirmations to inspire and empower

    • Preparing for life with your newborn

    • Infant feeding support (breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, etc.)

  • Additional Support Includes:

    • An Educational Resource Binder packed with essential information

    • Ongoing phone and email support throughout your pregnancy for any questions or guidance

    • A Personalized Affirmations Banner Kit to inspire and keep you motivated

All visits are currently being offered virtually, so you can receive the support you need from anywhere.

Everything But the Birth Package - $1200

ake your prenatal support to the next level with the "Everything But the Birth" package, which includes an additional visit for continued connection and more postpartum care. This package provides the comprehensive support you need before, during, and after your birth.

Package Includes:

  • 4 Prenatal Visits (same as above)

  • 4 Postpartum Follow-up Visits to check in on your recovery, baby care, and provide ongoing support

  • Infant Feeding Support to help navigate early days with your baby and ensure a smooth feeding experience

With this package, you’ll feel fully supported throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery, with personalized care tailored to your unique needs.

All visits are currently being offered virtually

 
 
 

FAQ

What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support for pregnant individuals throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. While many doulas are known for labor support, I specialize in offering prenatal support and postpartum care. I help expectant parents feel informed, confident, and empowered as they approach birth, focusing on creating personalized birth preferences, providing comfort techniques for labor, and offering ongoing support after the baby arrives. Whether you are looking for support before or after birth, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Do you offer prenatal and postpartum support if I’m not planning to have labor support?

Yes! I offer prenatal care and postpartum support as stand-alone services for families who do not require labor support. This means I focus on guiding you through the pregnancy process, helping you prepare emotionally and physically for birth, and ensuring you're confident as you enter the postpartum phase. Prenatal support includes creating your birth plan, exploring comfort measures, and preparing for life with your newborn. After the birth, I provide postpartum care that includes infant feeding support, addressing postpartum recovery, and helping you manage the early days with your baby. This holistic support is tailored to your specific needs and provides you with the resources and guidance you need for a smooth transition to parenthood.

How does prenatal support work with a doula?

Prenatal support with a doula is designed to prepare you for birth by providing personalized education and emotional support. During our prenatal visits, I’ll work with you to understand your birth preferences, teach you comfort techniques for labor, discuss what to expect during delivery, and help you feel empowered to make informed decisions. Additionally, we’ll talk about postpartum care, including your expectations for recovery and adjusting to life with your baby. Whether you're looking for a natural birth, an epidural-assisted delivery, or a home birth, I provide comprehensive support to help you feel prepared and confident for every stage of your journey.

What kind of postpartum support do you offer?

After the birth of your baby, the postpartum period can be challenging and overwhelming. My postpartum support is designed to help you recover physically and emotionally, ensuring you feel supported as you transition into parenthood. This includes infant feeding guidance (whether you’re breastfeeding or formula feeding), helping with baby care, offering strategies for postpartum recovery, and supporting your emotional well-being. I’ll also provide resources for mental health, sleep support, and other postpartum care needs. My goal is to help you feel confident and supported during this transformative time, offering virtual support and personalized check-ins to ensure you're getting the care you need.

What’s the difference between labor support and prenatal/postpartum support?

Labor support is focused on helping you during the actual birth process, providing comfort techniques, advocacy, and emotional support while you're in labor. In contrast, prenatal support is about preparing you for labor and the postpartum experience, offering education, building your birth plan, and discussing what to expect during pregnancy and postpartum. Postpartum support focuses on the recovery period after childbirth, addressing physical healing, infant feeding challenges, and the emotional transition to parenthood. I specialize in providing comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, helping you feel confident and supported before and after the birth of your baby.

Why would I need prenatal and postpartum support if I already have a midwife/OB?

While your midwife or OB provides medical care during your pregnancy and birth, I specialize in offering non-medical, emotional and educational support to help you navigate pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Prenatal support includes helping you understand your options, creating a personalized birth plan, and guiding you through the emotional aspects of preparing for labor. Postpartum care focuses on supporting your recovery, helping with baby care, infant feeding, and offering emotional support during the challenging early weeks of parenthood. My role is to fill in the gaps between medical care, ensuring you have a comprehensive support system throughout your journey.

Can you help me decide between an obstetrician (OB) and a midwife?

Choosing between an OB and a midwife is a personal decision that depends on your preferences and the kind of care you're looking for. I can help you understand the differences between the two, including how they approach prenatal care, labor, and postpartum support, and help you decide which option feels right for you. Whether you choose an OB or a midwife, I will provide ongoing prenatal and postpartum support, ensuring you have a trusted expert to help you feel empowered, informed, and confident every step of the way.

How can talking with a doula help if I’m planning to get an epidural?

Whether you’re planning a natural birth or opting for an epidural, a doula can help provide support throughout your entire labor and delivery. Even if you choose an epidural, comfort techniques can still help in the early stages of labor. I will guide you through the process of early labor, help your partner with comfort measures, and offer emotional support. Once the epidural is placed, my role shifts to ensuring you're in a comfortable position, advocating for your preferences, and helping with postpartum care once the baby is born. Throughout the process, I provide support for both the prenatal and postpartum aspects, ensuring you have the resources and guidance you need to feel confident in your decisions.