I’m trained to provide the most loving support and care to you during any trimester of pregnancy, with any birth outcome. I’m qualified to provide support in situations of:

• fertility struggle,
• miscarriage,
• chemical pregnancy,
• blighted ovum,
• ectopic pregnancy,
• fatal diagnosis,
• carrying to term,
• diagnosis/anticipatory grief,
• rainbow/live birth,
• abortion,
• twins and multiples,
• NICU stay
• postpartum maternal care and more.

Bereavement services are provided at NO charge. Donations are accepted.

As a bereavement doula, I help with:

• Family preparation to include birth education and coping plans.
• Logistical and birth planning for miscarriage, birth at home, hospital admission and birth, memorial/funeral services, returning to work, home stabilization, and more.
• Comfort measures during the labor and birth process.
• After birth support. Self-care and support plans, meal preparation and coordination, going home plans, and more.
• Welcoming assistance when requested. Preparation for welcoming baby, holding, swaddling, bathing, arranging for photography of baby and family (including siblings) as desired.
• Non-Medical postpartum maternal care (general postpartum health, locia/bleeding, nutrition and meals, facing lactation options, and more).
• NICU support and companionship.
• Explaining the difference between grief, mourning, and depression.
• Referrals for additional support such as therapists, photographers, financial assistance, sibling counseling, postpartum mood disorders, support groups, and more.
• Farewell Ceremonies Resources (laws and information for ways to say goodbye).
• Support while going through IVF.
• Remembrance, Keepsake assistance, Birth and Bereavement Announcements.