Services
I am currently offering services in-person in and around Ithaca, NY as well as remotely.
Note: I do not turn away clients based on their ability to pay. I work on a sliding scale according to income. I am happy to work with you to develop a payment plan and/or barter system that meets both of our needs.
Birth Support
Complete Birth Package ($650-1000)
Free video consultation
2 Prenatal Sessions (see “Prenatal Prep Only” for what’s included)
Personalized resource guide with therapeutic and informational tools to prepare for birth
Unlimited phone/text support to answer questions and ease concerns
On call 24/7 two weeks before and two weeks after estimated due date
Continuous virtual presence in labor via phone/text/video call to suggest labor positions, soothing touch, breathing techniques and other comfort measures as well as to provide informational support so that you know all of your options throughout the process
1 In-Home Postpartum Session to process birth story and make referrals
Personalized postpartum support guide that may include self-care resources, recipes, baby soothing and feeding tips, plus referrals to local and online resources beyond my scope (lactation consultants, support groups, therapists, etc.)
Birth Only Package ($475)
Free video consultation
On call 24/7 from 38 weeks
Continuous presence in labor to suggest labor positions, offer soothing touch, breathing techniques and other comfort measures as well as to provide informational support to boost your confidence and facilitate decision-making
Phone/text support up to 8 wks postpartum
Prenatal Prep Only ($25-60/hr)
Hourly video prenatal sessions to:
Discuss fears, hopes and dreams for birth; receive emotional support from a calming, affirming presence who is knowledgeable about labor and birth
Discuss routine medical interventions/options and strategies for giving informed consent
Review what to expect in each stage of labor and possible labor scenarios
Discuss relaxation and comfort measures for laboring at home AND in the hospital/with epidural
Discuss when to go to the hospital
Written follow-up of most relevant details, including written birth plan to give providers
Postpartum Support
Postpartum Support ($25/hr)
Hourly in-home support to navigate postpartum transition, including partner/family support
Informational support to help with baby care, soothing, feeding, baby-wearing and to answer any “is this normal?” questions
Referrals to local and online resources beyond my scope (lactation consultant, support groups, therapists, chiropractors, legal and social services, etc.)
Personalized Postpartum Plan ($75)
Free video consultation to discuss support needs
Personalized written postpartum resource guide, which includes:
Baby care and basic lactation info
Information on possible postpartum changes
Nourishing recipes
Referrals to local and online resources beyond my scope (lactation consultant, support groups, therapists, chiropractors, legal and social services, etc.)
Other relevant resources as needed!
Consider including doula support on your birth registry!
Gift certificates available.