Common Questions
What is a doula?
A doula is a specially trained support person, trained and experienced in support during the childbearing years, some, like myself, provide support for preconception, loss/terminations,and through to GYN care.
Do i still need a doctor or midwife?
For my liability, I do require that families hire a provider, if that is for homebirth or hospital birth. If planning an unassisted birth I have recommendations for doulas that attend unassisted.
Do you support routine c-sections?
ABSOLUTELY. listen, my twins were csection and it was so incredibly empowering for me to hold my head high as I danced into the OR. I love to help families understand the process and customize their big day to highlight the beauty of belly birth as I alleviate some of the anxieties that come along with major surgery, AND meeting your baby!
Do I have to breastfeed?
Do YOU WANT to breastfeed? no? OK! lets talk about bottles, how to properly prepare infant formula, baby feeding habits, cues, and drying the milk. -and- I have a cool chart for you to track feeds!
How is a postpartum doula different than a nanny?
Typically a doula comes in and cares for the whole family, the same way that the best auntie, best friend, would, while a nanny cares only for the little ones and does some light meal prep. Common postpartum doula tasks are- meal planning and prep, folding or hanging laundry, replenishing parent snack stash, collecting mail, sitting with baby while parents shower or eat, and most importantly-chatting and checking in.