Sacred Nest
Doula Care
Birth and Postpartum Doula Services for Baltimore City and Baltimore, Carroll, Howard, and Harford Counties
Welcome! Congratulations on your upcoming journey. Please have a look around to decide if my services connect with what you and your growing family need.
About Me
My previous career as representative for nurses in labor unions gave me a deep knowledge of hospital systems and healthcare infrastructures. I know how confusing and disempowering it can be to navigate these systems, even when you are determined to put yourself first. I know what a difference it can make to have an advocate, a guiding hand along the way.
I am grateful to provide my services as a doula to any parents who want to be in their embodied power, be honored, and secure in their pregnancy and birthing experience. My work is about providing a few of the twigs that will be a part of the beautiful and sacred nest you create. Choosing to bring a child into the world is a gift and I believe you have a right to experience that gift with your full autonomy at the forefront of every choice made during pregnancy and labor.
My highest priority is to offer my honest and educated service to the transformative experience that pregnancy and childbirth will be for you and your family.
Why Include Doula Care in Your Pregnancy and Birth Plan?
“I wish I would have realized before how I would feel about that day. I would have fought harder for what I knew was best.”
“I just did what the doctor told me.”
“I wish I knew how to advocate better for myself.”
“I wish I would have spoken up more.”
“I didn’t know how to tell them what I wanted, so I just let it happen.”
“No one was listening to me and I didn't know how to make them listen."
These are the words I have heard from so many friends and loved ones after giving birth. Many women say they are disconnected from their birthing experience because they felt dismissed and disregarded during their pregnancy. No one should have this experience when bringing their child into this world, yet so many of us report these kinds of feelings.
Having a doula means that you are not alone; you have a voice; you are confident in what you want.
What I Offer
My services as birth doula are $1000, which includes 12 complimentary hours of postpartum services. As your doula, I am committed to provide with my whole heart...
Birth Planning
• Support, information, and guidance in creating your birth plan.
• Education and my informed perspective on practices that are best for actualizing your chosen birth plan.
Pregnancy Support
• Respect for the decisions you make about your body, birth plan, and medical issues that arise throughout your pregnancy and childbirth experience.
• 3 in person meetings before birth if agreement is reached prior to or at 30 weeks of pregnancy; 2 meetings if agreement is reached between 30 and 36 weeks of pregnancy; 1 meeting if agreement is reached at or after 36 weeks. If time allows, I will try to meet with you at least 3 times prior to the birth, no matter when the contract is signed.
Reliable Communication
• Within 2 hours response to any call or text at or after 38 weeks of pregnancy.
• Immediate response when labor commences
• Response within 24 hours to any call or text before 38 weeks.
When the Baby Comes
• My emotional and physical support for the entirety of your laboring experience, including massage and comfort measures specialized for childbirth
• Guidance, direction, and encouragement for other non-medical people on your support team
Postpartum Support
• Day and evening home visits (between 3 and 5 hours each) to support you in bonding with the new baby and transitioning with confidence and empowerment
Extra Support
• In-house meal planning services, during pregnancy and postpartum
• Astrological Birth Charts for baby and parents
• If interseted, extra cost is required for these services
Schedule a connection
If your interested in scheduling an in-person 30 minute exploratory meeting, please fill out this form. There is no obligation, this is just an opportunity for you to feel out if we are a good fit. You can also call or text me directly at the number below. I will do my best to respond within 24 hours.
(410) 205-6080