Bereavement Doula Services
As a Birth & Bereavement Doula®, I provide support for birth, support for bereavement, support for both. The birth of a baby at any gestational age is still a birth, and you and your baby are worthy of love, support, and honor. Bereavement doula services are provided for all types of loss, without judgement. Facing the decision of duration of life in utero (DOLIU) can be the single most difficult decision a parent can face. I validate you. You are not alone. You can learn more about the many types of losses served through Stillbirthday, including ectopic pregnancy miscarriage, and stillbirth.
As your doula, I am committed to providing you with non-medical support and advocacy before, during and after the birth of your baby. I will help you explore options for the birth of your baby, connecting you with resources and support. I will walk this journey alongside you, as you prepare for your baby's birth, welcome your baby on their birthday, create memories and keepsakes, and say farewell to your precious little one. My role is to enhance your birth experience by providing you with a support package custom fit to your needs. I invite you to contact me so that we can discuss a support package that best honors your personal experience.
As your doula, I am committed to providing you with non-medical support and advocacy before, during and after the birth of your baby. I will help you explore options for the birth of your baby, connecting you with resources and support. I will walk this journey alongside you, as you prepare for your baby's birth, welcome your baby on their birthday, create memories and keepsakes, and say farewell to your precious little one. My role is to enhance your birth experience by providing you with a support package custom fit to your needs. I invite you to contact me so that we can discuss a support package that best honors your personal experience.
Birth Support ($0 - $542)
I am available to accompany you in labor to validate your birth experience, and honor your baby. I draw on the knowledge acquired from my DONA birth doula training, Stillbirthday Birth & Bereavement Doula® training, and experienced mentors, to provide you with emotional support and physical comfort, as needed. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other techniques for comfort. Together, we will explore options for creating a personal birth experience that honors you and your baby. I will help you welcome your baby and assist with memory making and keepsakes as your spend precious time bonding with your child. When the time comes to say farewell, I will help to ease the transition by connecting you with support and resources for the next step of your parenthood journey.
Other Services Provided:
I am available to accompany you in labor to validate your birth experience, and honor your baby. I draw on the knowledge acquired from my DONA birth doula training, Stillbirthday Birth & Bereavement Doula® training, and experienced mentors, to provide you with emotional support and physical comfort, as needed. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other techniques for comfort. Together, we will explore options for creating a personal birth experience that honors you and your baby. I will help you welcome your baby and assist with memory making and keepsakes as your spend precious time bonding with your child. When the time comes to say farewell, I will help to ease the transition by connecting you with support and resources for the next step of your parenthood journey.
Other Services Provided:
- On call for you 24/7 as you anticipate the birth of your baby
- Phone and email support as needed during pregnancy and postpartum
- Emotional, physical and evidence-based informational support during labor, birth and immediate postpartum period
- Access to my lending library of books and videos
- Referrals to other professionals, as needed
Miscarriage Support ($0 - $150)
Includes all services outlined in the Birth Support Package listed above, with up to 5 hours of in-person labor support. Special focus is on preparing you for what to expect as you birth your baby through miscarriage. Physical and emotional support are provided during the miscarriage and birth of your baby, if possible. Assistance will be provided in creating memories and keepsake items for your baby. Comfort Care Kits are provided free of charge to clients.
Includes all services outlined in the Birth Support Package listed above, with up to 5 hours of in-person labor support. Special focus is on preparing you for what to expect as you birth your baby through miscarriage. Physical and emotional support are provided during the miscarriage and birth of your baby, if possible. Assistance will be provided in creating memories and keepsake items for your baby. Comfort Care Kits are provided free of charge to clients.
Pregnancy & Birth Planning ($0 - $75)
You will receive support in planning and preparing for your baby's birth, creating a birth plan, and addressing any postpartum needs. Special focus will be on providing options for a personalized birth experience which honors both you and your baby. We'll discuss ways for you to bond with your baby and create special memories during pregnancy, birth, and the welcoming of your baby.
You will receive support in planning and preparing for your baby's birth, creating a birth plan, and addressing any postpartum needs. Special focus will be on providing options for a personalized birth experience which honors both you and your baby. We'll discuss ways for you to bond with your baby and create special memories during pregnancy, birth, and the welcoming of your baby.
Connecting With Resources (free)
I will provide referrals to international and local support resources for grief and bereavement. I will help you make connections for planning your baby's burial and memorial service. Through evaluating the specific needs of you and your family, I will help you locate resources to provide support for your individual needs.
I will provide referrals to international and local support resources for grief and bereavement. I will help you make connections for planning your baby's burial and memorial service. Through evaluating the specific needs of you and your family, I will help you locate resources to provide support for your individual needs.
Memory Making Keepsakes (cost varies)
As you say farewell to your baby, you may wish to create some special keepsakes as a remembrance. I can help you create memory items, such as hand/foot molds, placenta prints, and other creative items that speak to your heart. I also have relationships with local businesses and have secured special pricing on mementos such as motherhood jewelry, belly casts, baby blankets, and hats.
As you say farewell to your baby, you may wish to create some special keepsakes as a remembrance. I can help you create memory items, such as hand/foot molds, placenta prints, and other creative items that speak to your heart. I also have relationships with local businesses and have secured special pricing on mementos such as motherhood jewelry, belly casts, baby blankets, and hats.
Mentoring (free)
Mentorship is available as a 3 month email relationship with a bereaved parent through Stillbirthday. This one-on-one relationship follows a structured platform, through your grief journey. There are several wonderful mentors to choose from, and I soon will be listed myself.
Mentorship is available as a 3 month email relationship with a bereaved parent through Stillbirthday. This one-on-one relationship follows a structured platform, through your grief journey. There are several wonderful mentors to choose from, and I soon will be listed myself.
Joy In Bereavement Support Group (free)
Facilitated by myself and another local Stillbirthday Certified Birth & Bereavement Doula®, Joy in Bereavement was created to form a community of support for bereaved parents and raise pregnancy & infant loss awareness. Connect with us on Facebook to join our online community of support. Support meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8pm at the Trend Wellness Home (43057 39th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536). More information can be found through our webpage.
Facilitated by myself and another local Stillbirthday Certified Birth & Bereavement Doula®, Joy in Bereavement was created to form a community of support for bereaved parents and raise pregnancy & infant loss awareness. Connect with us on Facebook to join our online community of support. Support meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8pm at the Trend Wellness Home (43057 39th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536). More information can be found through our webpage.
Fees:
My fees are based upon your individual needs, the support services selected, and available donated funds. I believe that support is important during this most difficult journey, and I offer my services at a discounted rate, at low or no cost, if possible. I accept payment plans and am open to discussing reasonable alternatives for payment. Depending on your needs, a wide range of support is available at varying prices from no cost, to $542. Free support options are available. I also accept Love & Legacy Offerings through PayPal, which helps to offset costs and allows me to provide bereavement support to families experiencing financial need. Love & Legacy Offerings can be a wonderful way for family and friends to show their support and honor your baby. Love Steps Forward is another opportunity for family and friends to contribute towards the cost of bereavement services. Many thanks to the generous hearts who give gifts of love, so that I can provide free and low cost services to you.
My fees are based upon your individual needs, the support services selected, and available donated funds. I believe that support is important during this most difficult journey, and I offer my services at a discounted rate, at low or no cost, if possible. I accept payment plans and am open to discussing reasonable alternatives for payment. Depending on your needs, a wide range of support is available at varying prices from no cost, to $542. Free support options are available. I also accept Love & Legacy Offerings through PayPal, which helps to offset costs and allows me to provide bereavement support to families experiencing financial need. Love & Legacy Offerings can be a wonderful way for family and friends to show their support and honor your baby. Love Steps Forward is another opportunity for family and friends to contribute towards the cost of bereavement services. Many thanks to the generous hearts who give gifts of love, so that I can provide free and low cost services to you.
