Labor and Birth Support
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Mission
Provide competent, caring, and evidence-based care and resources for clients by using an integrated public health approach to address the prenatal, birth and postpartum health and wellbeing of black and brown birthers.
Vision
To be a trusted leader in maternal and family health by providing compassionate, evidence-based care and education for birthing people and their families. The Emerald Doula envisions a network of sustainable partnerships with like-minded professionals, empowering communities through CPR education, professional mentorship, and thought leadership that advances equity and excellence in the maternal health landscape.
Values
I am sex and body positive.
I am an advocate of reproductive rights, justice, and equity.
I am an advocate of sexual health, sexual pleasure, and comprehensive sex education.
Honesty, collaboration, community, cultural competence, continued education, advocacy and self-advocacy, empowerment, inclusiveness, confidence, love, respect, understanding, gratitude.
01.
Let's get to know each other and discuss what you can expect from The Emerald Doula.
*I primarily support families planning to birth at home or in birth centers.*
Highlights of our conversation will include:
-Answer any questions about The Emerald Doula and services
-Discussion of your current labor and birth plans
-Payment options for services rendered by The Emerald Doula
-No obligation, no judgement, no pressure! Please email theemeralddoula215@gmail.com with any questions or concerns, or to schedule your consultation!
Free
02.
Comprehensive support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods.
-Combination of in person and virtual prenatal appointments and meetings
-In person, text, social media, phone, and email support for questions throughout pregnancy
-Access to The Emerald Doula's library and network of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum resources
-On-call support beginning at 38 weeks
-Continuous in-person labor support from onset of active labor until two hours after your baby is born.
-Postpartum visits
-postpartum support via text, social media, phone, and email
-Lifelong support and resources from The Emerald Doula
03.
Virtually experience all of the nurturing benefits of doula and other birth services.
-Virtual prenatal appointments
-Phone, social media, text and email support for questions throughout pregnancy
-Access to The Emerald Doula's library and network of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum resources
-Virtual on-call support beginning at 38 weeks
-Text, phone, social media, and Facetime/video support from onset of active labor until two hours after your baby is born.
- Postpartum facetimes or video chats
- Four weeks of virtual postpartum support via text, social media, phone, and email
-Lifelong support and resources from The Emerald Doula
04.
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-Create/review birth plan with emphasis on development of birth and postpartum intentions
-Access to The Emerald Doula's library and network of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum resources
-On call support beginning at 38 weeks
-Continuous in-person labor support from onset of active labor until two hours after your baby is born.
-Postpartum visits
-four weeks of virtual postpartum support via text, social media, phone, and email
-Lifelong support and resources from The Emerald Doula