"I felt supported by you in every choice that I made. It was as though I had a trusted and caring family member at my side during the birth of my daughter and throughout my pregnancy.”
"I felt supported by you in every choice that I made. It was as though I had a trusted and caring family member at my side during the birth of my daughter and throughout my pregnancy.”
- Raina
Yes, doula services are available
virtually!
A message from Cindy:
Hi folks,
I know this is a stressful time with so much changing in the world day-to-day. I'm here to support you (and your partner if you have one) how you need. With that in mind, I will be offering virtual birth doula services, postpartum doula services, and virtual lactation counseling services. This means for services that would normally take place in-person, I will be available to you via email, text, phone, and video call (when available.)
I have been supporting birthing and postpartum families for over a decade, and teaching classes online for over 5 years. You are not alone. If you don't see what you need, reach out. I'm happy to help.
With warm wishes for your continued health,
Cindy
I know this is a stressful time with so much changing in the world day-to-day. I'm here to support you (and your partner if you have one) how you need. With that in mind, I will be offering virtual birth doula services, postpartum doula services, and virtual lactation counseling services. This means for services that would normally take place in-person, I will be available to you via email, text, phone, and video call (when available.)
I have been supporting birthing and postpartum families for over a decade, and teaching classes online for over 5 years. You are not alone. If you don't see what you need, reach out. I'm happy to help.
With warm wishes for your continued health,
Cindy
What does a postpartum Doula do?
New babies mean wonderful new experiences and challenges. Studies show that a postpartum doula can help reduce postpartum mood disorders as well as improve breastfeeding success. Like birth doulas, postpartum doulas provide emotional support, evidence-based educational support, practical tips and suggestions, and partner and sibling support. We can have specific goals for a visit, or do whatever is needed at the time. Some of the things I can help you with are:
- lactation counseling
- infant feeding techniques
- gentle sleep techniques
- safe-sleep information
- calming a fussy baby
- nutritious postpartum meal ideas
- support for partners
- loving guidance for older siblings
- attachment parenting
- newborn care (diapering, cord care)
- understanding newborn emotional and physical needs
- nursery organization
- when and where to seek help
- and much more...
"You were there for me and my family in any way that I needed, at times that I didn't expect to need anyone. When challenges arose, you were able to talk me through them and explain my options. After midwife appointments, I often had questions that were unanswered or concerns that were not addressed due to time constraints. You picked up where the appointments left off. I felt constantly supported and encouraged."
What is the investment for a virtual postpartum doula?
I offer different packages to try to reach the most families possible. I also offer PayPal payment plans.
Virtual Doula Services:
Packages:
A la carte postpartum doula support:
All of my postpartum doula services include:
Virtual Doula Services:
Packages:
- $185 for three hours of support
- $360 for six hours of support
- longer term packages available
- above packages include a free 45 minute prenatal consultation
A la carte postpartum doula support:
- $65 per hour when available
All of my postpartum doula services include:
- Telephone, text, and email support
- The benefit of my extensive training and experience
- Connection, from one parent to another, where you never have to feel like you're asking a silly question or wasting my time. I am here for my clients. I care about you, your family, and your baby.
What sets you in particular apart from other postpartum doulas?
Cindy is described as earthy and genuine, and has just a wicked sense of humor. What sets her apart most is her combination of intelligence, humility, experience, reverence, and her ability to find the funny in most situations. If you're looking for someone to give you and/or your partner information while also cracking a good-natured joke or two, you've found your person.
Cindy has honed her craft by training with five different doula organizations and has experience in several holistic modalities including aromatherapy & herbalism for pregnancy and birth, Rebozo, Yoga Nidra etc. She is not only certified as a doula and childbirth educator, is an Evidence Based Birth Instructor and breastfeeding/chestfeeding counselor trained through one of the world's most famous non-profit lactation organizations, but she herself is also a certified professional doula trainer with Birth Arts International, speaking at conferences and giving workshops and seminars as a mentor to other birth and lactation professionals. To read more about Cindy, her philosophy, and experience follow this link to the about page.
Cindy has honed her craft by training with five different doula organizations and has experience in several holistic modalities including aromatherapy & herbalism for pregnancy and birth, Rebozo, Yoga Nidra etc. She is not only certified as a doula and childbirth educator, is an Evidence Based Birth Instructor and breastfeeding/chestfeeding counselor trained through one of the world's most famous non-profit lactation organizations, but she herself is also a certified professional doula trainer with Birth Arts International, speaking at conferences and giving workshops and seminars as a mentor to other birth and lactation professionals. To read more about Cindy, her philosophy, and experience follow this link to the about page.