Engaging the services of a birth doula is a very personal decision, so if you think you would like to meet, feel free to contact me so we can get together and discuss your baby's upcoming birth.  During this initial meeting we will get to know one another and discuss your individual needs and expectations.  This meeting is entirely free of charge and obligation.  If you decide I am a good fit for you (and your partner), we will continue with the following list of services:


During Pregnancy:

• Two or more meetings with you and your family to get to know you and your wishes for your baby's birth; educate birthing person and support person about comfort measures for late pregnancy and labour
• Information regarding labour and what birth is really like
• Discuss and practice comfort measures for active labour
• Information and assistance in writing birth preferences 
• Available for phone and email contact to answer questions or provide reassurance as needed
• Access to my personal library of DVDs, and books
• Available to you 24/7 by phone, email or text from the time you hire me until your baby is born 

During Labour and Birth:

• I will join you at home or hospital during early labour
• I provide pain management to you through massage, counter-pressure, and rebozo support.
• Provide continuous support to your and your partner throughout your labour, including support immediately following the birth up to two hours later
• Explanation of options & practical suggestions to partner
• Massage techniques, relaxation, and comfort measures
• Support for breastfeeding, if desired, to establish nursing as soon as possible after delivery
• I will stay until everyone is comfortable and ready for some space

Postpartum Visit(s)

• Within the first week at a mutually agreeable time
• Review pictures and reflect and talk with you about your birthing experience
• Answer any questions you may have about newborn care and feeding your baby

You can call, text or email me to set up an initial meeting to see if we are a good fit.

"I owe a great deal of thanks to Tracy for acting as my Doula in both of my birthing experiences. She was one of the few people present in both cases and her expertise helped put me at ease and let the process flow naturally. I believe in both cases she was an indispensable asset and I recommend her to any women who is expecting."  Faith



"At the hospital, she provided incredible physical and emotional support, not only for me, but for my husband who spent hours holding the shower head over my back. When the big moment finally came, she was there, camera in hand, capturing the moments for us."  


Heather
"Our birth experience was just as important to Tracy as it was to us. She took the time to understand our birth plan and always made it clear that the decisions were ultimately ours and she was merely arming us with information.  We could not have been happier with her services and highly recommend her without hesitation. Tracy made our first birth experience a wonderful one and we would hire her again without question."

Eddie and Darlene