Birth & Postpartum Doula
Sydney Heard
Services
Free/Paid | Virtual/In-Person Consultation
Our first meeting, we will discuss your desires for your ideal birthing and or postpartum experience and then we will decide if we are a good match. We will look over the contract and talk about flexible payment options, if requested.
Phone & Email Support
I am available for you after 37 weeks, 24-hour, on-call, phone and or email support.
2 Prenatal Visits
These visits will help us become more comfortable with one another, so I will know how to best support you and your partner during your birth. We will go over your birth plan or I will help you create one, talk about your concerns and I will give you and your partner the information you need to help move into a more positive space. We will go over comfort measures and different coping techniques.
As a Doula, I Do Not:
Perform any clinical/medical tasks
I am not a medical practitioner, I do not perform such tasks.
During labor
I will be by your side during your transitions, supporting you and your partner through the experience. I will help initiate breastfeeding/chestfeeding, if requested.
Make decisions for you
It is your responsibility to ask for what you want/need; from me as your Doula, your partner/family or medical staff.
Postpartum follow-up home visit
My birth bundles includes one- postpartum follow-up home visit were we will talk about and process the birth, if you are ready. We will help the birthing person's healing process with self-care remedies. I can help assist with simple breastfeeding/chestfeeding positions and lactation consultant referral, if requested.
Postpartum Bundle
This period can be a sensitive time for a new parent(s). I will help support you through these new changes as you and your partner transition into parenthood.
My specialty in postpartum care is supporting birthing people and partners by encouraging positive healing through a healthy diet of nutrient dense foods, light home chores, running necessary errands, herbal/sitz baths, and the use of therapeutic grade essential oils (when requested as part of your package).
I provide encouragement and practical support with breastfeeding/chestfeeding or bottle-feeding and holistic newborn care, within my scope of practice. If your need goes beyond my practice I can refer you to a Lactation Consultant.
Community Referrals
You will have personal access to my resource list.
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Speak to the staff on your behalf
It is your responsibility to say what you want or need. I will be your support if you are not comfortable voicing what you need to medical staff. I will always stay with you while you speak to them.
Project any of my own beliefs onto your experience
As a Muslim, I have certain beliefs but I am also open, accepting and understanding of others beliefs and I will never insert my belief/opinion unless specifically asked and possibly at a later date.
