SERVICES
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION: $395.00
A standard Bradley Method 12 week course covering everything you need to know to prepare for pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early weeks of postpartum self-care and care of your new child. Some of the topics are nutrition, exercises and postures, relaxation techniques, breastfeeding, choices and how to be an advocate for yourself and your child in any setting. Classes are held in my home in the Grande Hills Estates subdivision in Waldheim, Louisiana.
A standard Bradley Method 12 week course covering everything you need to know to prepare for pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early weeks of postpartum self-care and care of your new child. Some of the topics are nutrition, exercises and postures, relaxation techniques, breastfeeding, choices and how to be an advocate for yourself and your child in any setting. Classes are held in my home in the Grande Hills Estates subdivision in Waldheim, Louisiana.
BIRTH DOULA SERVICES: $1,500.00
Complete emotional, physical and informational support during your pregnancy, labor and immediate postpartum recovery.
I serve the Greater New Orleans area, Baton Rouge and the Gulf Coast.
I have additional training from DONA International in general birth doula skills and in T.E.N.S. usage for low back pain. I was in one of the earliest classes presented by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus when their 2004 book was published on supporting survivors of abuse. I was mentored by Suzanne Arms and Dr. Sarah Buckley at a 2005 birth conference and attended presentations by Ina May Gaskin, Polly Perez, Tracy Peters, Marjie and Jay Hathaway, co-founders of The American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth and Barbara Harper, founder of Waterbirth International and Gary Young, founder of Young Living, Mike Buchs and Dr. David Stewart. I attended training in Rebozo techniques with Gena Kirby, founder of Progressive Parenting Radio and in Hanna Somatics with educator, Danny Burke. Additional skills were gained during a 3 year apprenticeship under naturopathic physician/midwife, Kami Dehler, ND.
Complete emotional, physical and informational support during your pregnancy, labor and immediate postpartum recovery.
I serve the Greater New Orleans area, Baton Rouge and the Gulf Coast.
I have additional training from DONA International in general birth doula skills and in T.E.N.S. usage for low back pain. I was in one of the earliest classes presented by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus when their 2004 book was published on supporting survivors of abuse. I was mentored by Suzanne Arms and Dr. Sarah Buckley at a 2005 birth conference and attended presentations by Ina May Gaskin, Polly Perez, Tracy Peters, Marjie and Jay Hathaway, co-founders of The American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth and Barbara Harper, founder of Waterbirth International and Gary Young, founder of Young Living, Mike Buchs and Dr. David Stewart. I attended training in Rebozo techniques with Gena Kirby, founder of Progressive Parenting Radio and in Hanna Somatics with educator, Danny Burke. Additional skills were gained during a 3 year apprenticeship under naturopathic physician/midwife, Kami Dehler, ND.