Providing birthing services for busy modern moms is my passion! Whether you take my evidence-based “Informed and Mindful Birthing Class” online with me or want postpartum care, my job is to put you first.
Providing birthing services for busy modern moms is my passion! This includes my evidence based “Informed and Mindful Birthing Class” that can be taken online with me as your live instructor.
Services for Moms & Moms-To-Be
As a trained postpartum doula and childbirth educator, through the Long Island Doula Association (LIDA), I strive to use my training and my experience as a modern mom to help all in need, whether acting as your postpartum doula, or instructor in childbirth classes and even online birthing classes.
Online group classes for your convenience
Childbirth Education
With you every step of the way
Doula Services
Informed & Mindful Birthing
Labor is not the right time to learn about the birth process. I had trouble finding a birthing class near me that fit my needs so I took an online class, which inspired me to become a professional educator. My childbirth classes will prepare you with the most up-to-date best-evidence practices for labor, including comfort techniques from the Lamaze and Bradley methods. Birth doesn’t have to be scary and anxiety inducing. Join me to learn how your child’s birth can be more comfortable, joyful and beautiful. We have online birthing classes for your convenience!
Doula Services for Modern Moms & Families on Long Island
I’m with you every step of the way. From pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, I’ll be there to provide you with excellent care and support. Birth is a journey into parenthood. It is sacred and no one should have to do it without the support of a birth doula. Bringing home a baby can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry. I’m here to help you transition into this new family dynamic and teach you the tools you need to feel confident in your parenting abilities. A postpartum doula can support you emotionally and physically, aid in breastfeeding success, show you how to calm baby, give you an extra pair of hands for household chores and perhaps most importantly – let you get some much needed sleep!
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