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Full Spectrum Doula

Jan28

A Full-Spectrum Doula (FSD) offers physical, emotional, and informational support to people throughout their lives, whether or not they are pregnant.

A FSD can meet up with anyone who has a cervix, no matter how they self-identify.

Full-Spectrum Doulas are also trained to support individuals and families through all pregnancy outcomes, including abortion, miscarriage, and adoption.

Maritday is trained as a Full-Spectrum Doula.

Full-Spectrum Doulas help people who are…

  • Trying to get pregnant.
  • Avoiding pregnancy.
  • Wanting to see their cervix/vulva/vagina.
  • Concerned about STDs.
  • Newly pregnant and overwhelmed.
  • Having trouble reaching orgasm.
  • Curious about anatomy.
  • Dissatisfied or confused with current birth control choices.
  • Want to learn more “natural/holistic” approaches to self-care.
  • Looking for ways to cope with menstruation.
  • Thinking their genitals might be abnormal.
  • Rethinking their sexual orientation or gender.
  • Confused about payment/insurance options for pelvic health.
 Consultations with a full-spectrum doula can include any of the following topics:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Anatomy of Pleasure and Orgasm
  • Self-Care
  • Internal and External Self-Examination
  • Menstruation and Ovulation
  • Preconception Health and Planning
  • Fertility Awareness Methods
  • Pregnancy Prevention
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Miscarriage Support
  • Abortion Doula Services
  • Aphrodisiacs
  • Adoption Support
  • Herbal Remedies
  • LGBTQI-Specific Care
  • Advocacy

Thank you Welcome Home Doula Service for explaining so eloquently what a Full Spectrum Doula is and does!

“Childbirth education empowers one to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health, and to trust their inner wisdom”. – Lamaze International

What Do You Learn?
• Skills, tools and tips for coping with labor pain
• How the birth environment can enhance or detract from your ability to cope
• The factors that can make pain seem less intense and more manageable
• How to manage fear, stress and anxiety for childbirth and parenting challenges
• How to talk to your health care providers to get the answers you need to make great decisions
• When medical tools and procedures enhances health and when they do not
• How to effectively use pain medications for maximum satisfaction and effectiveness
• The role your baby plays during labor
• Facilitating your baby’s rotations into the optimal position for labor and birth
• Healthy pregnancy exercises and nutrition decisions
• Skills for postpartum communication and harmony with your partner
• Skills for breastfeeding
• Skills for newborn care

and that is only the beginning!

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT

Dec29

Mid Hudson Valley, solutions await for your comfort, care, nourishing and nurturing <3

When you have you return home with your baby, The Sacred Health Doula is waiting at the ready to shower you in support.

While you transition, we come in and pave the way to babymoon bliss.

Services include by aren’t limited to:

Non-judgmental, compassionate support for the new mother and family

Meal planning, household planning, baby gear consultation and newborn care

Bengkung Belly Binding, traditional postpartum teas and soups, delicious desserts,
herbal remedies, and sesame oil rubdowns soothe your body.

Postpartum sealing ceremonies, recounting your Birth Story, family counseling and breastfeeding support nourish your mind and emotions.

All while you process your birth, greet and learn your newest family member and take time to assimilate into your new role as mother.

Perfect for daytime, overnight, evening, weekend – whatever you’d like!

Weekly Rates

Weekly Packages start at 20 hours.

We are happy to reduce our hourly rate for long-term contracts.

5 hr minimum daytime hours

8 hr minimum overnight hours

Discount for long-term contracts

1-6 weeks = $40/hr

7-10 weeks = $35/hr

10+ weeks = $30/hr

Whether it is your first time or seventh time

The Sacred Health Doula is at your service.

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www.mothering.com/articles/postpartum-toolkit-really-need-hand-giving-birth/

 

Sacred Support Sessions

Dec13
Additional Sacred Support Sessions
All of my packages include 2 prenatal meetings where we will get to know one another, and discuss your hopes and plans for your birth, and 1 post-partum meet up to discuss and decompress.  Packages 3-4 include additional meet-ups, from which you can choose from the list below.  Extra Sacred Support Sessions can be added to any package for an additional $100 each.Pre-natal Sacred Support Sessions

Hypno-Baby session- 75 minute 1-on-1 prenatal session in your home, where I will leave you with a meditation that you can listen to for relaxation or labor.

Pack the hospital bag– I’ll bring a list from personal experience and a few things for your bag and we can spend some time gathering up what you will want at your hospital birth.

1 hour relaxation session, with your partner and I working together to show you some relaxation techniques that you can use during pregnancy and labor. (This is not a 1-hour massage session, but rather a tool to teach guided meditation with some hands on relaxation)

Meet your provider—I’m happy to attend a pre-natal appointment with you to meet your provider and discuss any questions you have about your birth and they may have about my role in your birth.

Milkin’ Cookies- Nursing is “natural” but not always easy.  I’ll bring all the ingredients we need to bake your first batch of delicious nursing cookies which can be eaten now or to help boost your supply after the baby comes.  While we are baking, we will discuss strategies you can use to set yourself up for success with nursing, and I’ll leave you with the yummy treats and lots of information!

Cloth Diaper Session– Interested in cloth diapering, but confused by all the newfangled terms and styles?  I’ll bring over a few samples of diapers for you to touch and feel, and will leave you with a better understanding of whether this cloth diapering thing is for you.

Post-Partum Sacred Support Sessions

2nd night– Often times that 2nd night after the baby is born is the hardest, because everyone is tired, your milk has probably not come in yet, and your baby might want to nurse all the time.  I can come back to the hospital/or your house and stay with you for a few hours, to help with nursing, to offer an extra set of hands and a calm presence while the baby is hungry.

Nap for Mama– I’ll come by after our first post-partum meeting, I’ll bring a yummy treat and you can go sleep while your baby is left in good hands for three hours.  I’ll do some light housekeeping and snuggle your little one while you get some rest and a long shower.  To be used within 3 weeks post-partum, unless discussed ahead of time.

Choose your Sacred Session