Services
Helping you where you need it.
Intentional Birth & Postpartum Doula services with an emphasis on Lactation Support & Mother Baby Wellness
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Birth Doula Support
2 Prenatal Meetings
“On call” support beginning at contract signing and continuing until birth
Backup support should it be needed
Unlimited text/phone/email support throughout pregnancy and after birth
Continuous in-person labor support when invited by you
1 Postpartum Visit
Price: $1800
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Post-Partum Support
Receive support to meet your immediate needs following your birth to empower your transition into parenting.
Breastfeeding support
Abdominal massage and belly binding
Babywearing education to calm the transition from womb to worn
Phone and Email Support: Sometimes questions come up and you would love some email/phone/text support to help you navigate your concerns. Dara offers remote support up to 6 weeks postpartum.
Price: $75 an hour (minimum of 4 hours)
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Post Birth Package
Three in-home visits to empower your transition into parenting. These visits include Breastfeeding Support, Abdominal Massage and Binding, and Babywearing Education.
1st Session - Biological breastfeeding support. 2 hours
2nd Session - 30-minute belly massage, followed up with additional lactation support. 2 hours
3rd Session - Babywearing education to calm the transition from womb to worn! Followed up with breastfeeding position support, to bring ease with feeding baby in multiple positions. 2 hours
Phone and email support
Price: $450
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Lactation Support
Receive support with breastfeeding and your conscious, healthy, and empowered transition into parenting.
Assist you in feeding your precious one in the most intuitive and comfortable way for both mother and newborn. The first three weeks of learning to breastfeed are the most important. They set the stage for the duration of the journey.
Determine if Newborn is getting enough milk
Help with proper latch and assuring milk transfer
Provide practical and nutritional suggestions to increase milk supply
Aid mother in establishing a healthy breastfeeding relationship
Teach and help with babywearing
Suggest further resources when necessary
Phone and Email Support
This service can also be used prenatally, for parents that will be moving forward on a surgical birth, planned induction or have a high-risk reason to bring you baby earthside sooner than expected. Will come to your home before your scheduled birthing time and guide you through the basic science behind lactation and how breastfeeding works. You will be able to practice several ways of holding baby during breastfeeding, learn about how to lay the foundation for a booming milk supply, avoid pain, and feel confident in the first few weeks postpartum, and ask any questions that you may have. You’ll get tips and suggestions on how to get ahead of the curve, as an intervention will have been set in place. This session is highly fruitful in preparing you for your breastfeeding relationship.
Price: Initial In-Person 2-Hour Session: $175
Follow Up In-Person 1-Hour Session: $100
Two 30-Minute Phone/Facetime Support: $50 -
Abdominal Massage
Postpartum belly binding is a tradition that has been passed down in many cultures to promote healing and well-being for the postpartum woman. It is one simple way to provide an ancient yet relevant practice for today’s postpartum mothers. It is somewhat misunderstood and thought to be ritualistic or ceremonial, when in reality the traditional cultures that practice it, see belly binding as more of a “common sense” approach to postpartum healing.
Will come to the comfort of your own home shortly after you have given birth and provides abdominal massage and belly wrapping. Breastfeeding support is also available.
Phone and Email SupportBenefits of Abdominal Massage
Uterus returning to pre-pregnancy size sooner
Postpartum hemorrhage prevention
Relief from birth 'afterpains', which typically become stronger with each child
Reduces postpartum internal organ swelling
Encourages internal organs to migrate to their original place
Provides posture support during breastfeeding
Corrects diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles)
Gives the mother a sense of security and ” togetherness"
What if I have a Belly Birth?
Abdominal massage and belly wrapping can still be done. The wrapping is gentle around your incision and will support all weight off of your incision when you are standing.
Price: $150 -
Special Services
Aromatherapy
Nutritional Support
Military families
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Parenting consulting
Sibling support (for your older children at birth)