INTENTIONAL BIRTH
Personalized Education, Mentoring and Support for Birth Preparation
Prenatal Mentoring
Prenatal mentoring takes childbirth education to the next level. You will receive one-on-one education, but also receive personalized support and guidance to apply what you learn to your journey.
Pregnancy, birth and becoming a mother is a year-long rite of passage. One deserving of reverence and support.
What You Will Receive
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Connection Calls
I am available for 2 Connection Calls each month of your pregnancy to explore various themes and topics to help you travel through this journey with more insight and wholeness. Whether you are working on an intention, need support navigating something that has come up for you, or you are seeking practical guidance and referrals, I am here for you.
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Birth Prep Sessions
Over the course of your pregnancy, we will meet both in-person in your home and virtually to discuss topics such as physiologic birth, birthing options, informed decision making and more. These sessions are educational and personalized, and provide an intimate space for open dialogue, learning, personal exploration and reflection.
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Unlimited Email/Text Support
You will also have access to me for personalized mentoring and support over text and email for a full year. Whether you are looking for resources, referrals, have questions, want to debrief something…I am only a text away!
Virtual Doula Support available at a discount.
The journey to motherhood and beyond is a complex experience, especially since it continues to evolve over time. I want you to be ready for this mighty journey, and offer a safe place for you to come and be your authentic self.
A Preview of Our Birth Prep Sessions
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Session 1
SETTING INTENTIONS
We we explore how I can best support you throughout this journey and how to begin intentional preparation. -
Session 2
ILLUMINATING BIRTH
We will take a deep dive into physiologic childbirth to build a foundation to guide you as you prepare for birth. -
Session 3
LABOR PREP 1
We will explore the mental toolbox of relaxation and breathing techniques and will practice ways to prepare your body (and pelvis!) for birth. -
Session 4
PEFERENCES & DECISION MAKING
We will discuss the many options available during your birthing time, building your team, your rights and how to communicate effectively with providers. -
Session 5
LABOR PREP 2
We will meet in your home for a private comfort measures and coping technique class where we will practice a variety of techniques. -
Session 6
THE FINAL WEEKS
We will talk about getting your body ready for labor, how to navigate variations in birth and we will discuss the fourth trimester, self-care and recovery tips and life with a newborn.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
A private Client Portal with exclusive access to guidebooks, workbooks, resources and more
Tips and tricks throughout pregnancy
Support creating and writing up a “Birth Plan” that aligns with your values
Access to a large referral network of well-vetted holistic practitioners and resources
Unlimited Text/Email support throughout pregnancy
Evidence-based resources to support your education
Some of what we discuss:
Your birth vision and preferences
Choice of providers, place of birth, and childbirth education that best suits you and your values
Body balancing techniques and comfort measures for birth
The process of labor and how to incorporate comfort measures that suite your goals
Tools to help you achieve the birth you desire
Hospital protocol and procedures
Ways to create a successful transition from belly to breast after cesarean birth
Creating a positive postpartum journey
Curated guidance for your partner or support person for labor and postpartum
Intentional Birth Prep Mentoring
Full Program Fee: $1000
I’d love to meet for 30 minutes to go over any initial questions you may have, discuss what you are looking for, go into greater detail about what Intentional Birth Prep Mentoring looks like, and explore how together, I can best support you.