What’s Included

Labor and Birth Support

I work in partnership with Chandler Rosenthal, a fellow Brooklyn-based doula. Together, we are Side by Side Birth. This means that we both work with you prenatally to prepare for birth — emotionally, physically, mentally — and we rotate our on-call calendar so that one of us attends your birth. Here’s what we offer:

  • 4 prenatal sessions. We explore birth preferences, talk through your hopes and dreams and fears, practice hands-on comfort measures and support techniques (and teach them to your partner!), and get to know each other so we can best support your birth.

  • Unlimited prenatal communication via text, email, and phone. We love developing relationships with our clients prenatally, and we welcome your questions, updates, and ideas for your birth. We also provide referrals for prenatal specialists.

  • On-call support starting at 37 weeks, until the birth of your baby

  • Continuous support during your labor.

  • 1 post-birth visit. We debrief your birth — the amazing parts, the hard parts — and address any postpartum issues you or your baby might be experiencing. We also admire how cute your baby is and provide any postpartum referrals you might need.

    We support all different kinds of births: in a hospital, birthing center, or home, medicated, unmedicated, VBAC, cesarean section. We will always meet you where you’re at.

Daytime Postpartum Support

These early days with your newborn can be both beautiful and full of uncertainty, so my goal is to ensure that you feel supported emotionally and physically, which includes:

  • Emotional support, talking through any feelings you may be having throughout this time, and providing a non-judgmental listening ear

  • Assistance with newborn care, including diapering, soothing techniques, bathing, and guidance on developing a healthy daily routine for the baby

  • Basic household tasks and maintenance like laundry, simple meal prep, laundry, dishes, basic errands, etc.

  • Lactation Support if applicable, including guidance and encouragement for successful breastfeeding

  • Assistance with post-birth recovery such as comfort measures, resources for managing common postpartum issues like perineal care, C-section recovery, and pelvic floor health.

  • Support in integrating new siblings into the family dynamic by providing age-appropriate care, helping siblings adjust to their new role, and ensuring they feel included and loved during the transition to becoming an older brother or sister.

  • Access to my entire list of resources and referral network such as local support groups, physicians, classes, and alternative health care providers