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pregnancy
new mama
motherhood
breech baby
wellness
littles
What is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula is a non-medical professional that provides educational, emotional, and physical support before, during, and after childbirth. Continuous support during labor is shown to improve the overall health of mother and baby. It has been associated with shortened labor time, lower need for medical interventions or pain relief, and a reduction in the risk of cesarean section.
The goal of a birth doula is for the mother to feel safe, be informed, and feel that her wishes are heard. Being heard by the provider is a leading variable in the satisfaction of the birth experience. Birth is fluid, it requires adaptation, movement, changes in positions, and perspectives. It is truly a dance between baby and mother.
A birth doula may go from being a cheerleader to a quiet observer, listener, and comforter.
Doula Care with Kenzie
Kenzie provides evidence based information allowing you to make informed decisions. Initial appointments with Kenzie focus on building a relationship with mama and her birth companion to discuss the goals and wishes to create a positive birth experience. Kenzie also meets with you, your medical provider and any friends and family that will be part of the birth. She will be your primary support person or assist your partner in supporting you.
Doula Services with Kenzie:
- Phone and email availability for any questions or concerns.
- On call availability from 37 – 42 weeks
- Continuous support and comfort measures during labor and delivery, including touch techniques, relaxation techniques, vocalization, and warm and cold methods
- Availability for after birth to help establish breastfeeding and any other assistance needed
- Postpartum visits to discuss your birth experience and help with any other needed adjustments
Other Services Kenzie Provides:
- Lactation Counseling
Doula Care with Tess
From your first prenatal meeting to your baby’s birthday and beyond, as your doula Tess will be available throughout your pregnancy to get to know you and your partner during this exciting time. Her passion is to up the game for prenatal and postpartum care to empower women through their birth experience.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a birth doula, Tess has a unique perspective and evidence-based expertise when it comes to human anatomy, movement and exercise, nutrition, and how to best care for your body throughout all the changes that happen during the stages of pregnancy and into postpartum.
Doula Services with Tess:
- Availability via phone and email with questions or concerns during pregnancy
- On call availability from 37 – 42 weeks
- Continuous support and comfort measures during labor and delivery
- After birth to help to establish breastfeeding and any other assistance needed
- Postpartum visits to discuss your birth experience and help with any other postpartum needs
Other Services Tess Provides:
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
CO-DOULA CARE WITH KENZIE & TESS
Kenzie and Tess offer an all-encompassing “Bump to Baby and Beyond” service package, providing a collaborative approach to prepare and educate parents on all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Leveraging their unique expertise, Tess, a Pelvic Floor Therapist, and Kenzie, a Lactation Counselor, deliver a comprehensive experience tailored to each family’s needs. Together, they form an exceptional team, dedicated to fostering a tranquil, secure, and comforting setting for their clients throughout every step of their parenthood journey.
Co-Doula Services:
- Three prenatal visits to discuss your birth goals, aspirations, concerns, and how we can collaborate to create a positive birthing experience.
- Ongoing accessibility via phone and email for any inquiries or worries, with non-emergency availability between 8 am and 8 pm.
- Continuous support during labor and delivery.
- Postpartum assistance (2hr) to aid in breastfeeding initiation and any other assistance required.
- One Prenatal Pelvic Floor Evaluation (75 minutes) conducted by Tess. This comprehensive physical therapy assessment includes spinal mobility, posture, breathing pattern, diastasis recti assessment, muscle length and strength, lumbopelvic stability, pelvic floor strength, tension, coordination, and education on managing intra-abdominal pressure.
- One in-home Lactation Consultation (90 minutes) led by Kenzie, featuring a thorough review of health and birth history, visual examination of mother and baby’s anatomy, observation of feeding sessions, discussion on positions, latch, pain management, recommendations for improvement, and a personalized care plan.
- Two postpartum visits.
Included Classes:
Prenatal Pelvic Floor with Tess – A monthly prenatal class offering education on various topics, including pregnancy-safe exercises focusing on pelvic floor muscle strength, coordination with breathing, relaxation techniques, and movements to optimize function and movement throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and early postpartum recovery.
Prenatal Babyfeeding Class with Kenzie – A monthly class covering the benefits of breastmilk, the importance of the first hour, stages of skin-to-skin contact, feeding cues, positioning, myths and facts, the latch process, expectations, and postpartum care.
All pricing is conveniently located on the schedule page under each individual service.
We are an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
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