We support any type of birth in any environment with compassion, connection, and commitment. As doulas we use our training, education, and knowledge of birth to provide individualized support before, during, and after birth including prenatal education, suggestions to ease labor, massage, emotional support, and support for your partner as well! Every birth can benefit from having a doula. Studies show that women who have the benefit of doula support are less likely to use pain relief medications, less likely to have a cesarean birth, report having a more positive childbirth experience, and a shorter healing time post birth.

Postpartum time begins just moments after your new littlest family member arrives. Our Postpartum services go far beyond this list to provide you with Peace of mind knowing you are not alone. We offer an extra set of hands for when you can’t be everywhere at the same time. Our continued education gives you the most up to date information on topics like Postpartum healing, Newborn care, Bonding, Breastfeeding, Bottle feeding, or a combination of both. We can show you and help guide you with hands on lessons in things like swaddling, baby wearing, baths, and so much more! Our nonjudgmental support leaves you feeling empowered to choose what is best for your home, your baby, your body, and your family! We know the books, friends, family and even strangers online all have different opinions, we are here to give you the tools so you can choose what is best for you.

Replacing hormones that have just been stripped away during birth helps ease the dramatic shift. Replacing these hormones assists in balancing hormones which helps eases the “baby blues” and various other Postpartum disturbances. Milk supply is often established earlier due to the HPL (Human Placental Lactogen) levels being restored. Anemia is lower due to iron levels being replenished, which also helps fight depression, minimize fatigue, improve concentration, and boost energy.. Clients generally report that they feel more emotionally balanced and have plenty of milk for their new baby. Many families who chose to encapsulate their placenta for second, third, fourth and pregnancies beyond, report noticing a substantial difference in their postpartum healing.

Birth Assistants are typically chosen by the Midwife and provide just the right amount of support to the midwife you have chosen to support you! Birth assistants attend birth at home and in birth centers or in any setting you desire and together with your Midwife deem safe. Lacy has supported many safe and beautiful outdoor and ‘back porch’ births. You should ask her about them! Birth Assistants must be able to assess vital signs, react calmly and appropriately in an emergency as well as keep up with NRP, CRP, and emergency birth education. Lacy is also trained in Breech Birth and has attended a Breech Birth. We are the extra set of hands a Midwife might need as she attends the birthing mother.

Colostrum is your first stage of milk!? It is real milk in VERY concentrated form, full of exactly what your new baby needs. A lactation counselor is an important source of emotional and physical support that can begin before your new little one arrives. We educate and help prepare you and your family for the ongoing breastfeeding and bottle feeding support that you deserve. You’ll learn how to know when your baby is ready to eat, and when they are getting enough. You’ll learn about positions and benefits to you and baby too! At our visits you will also learn about some common troubleshooting. Every mother deserves to feel well informed, educated, supported, comfortable, and confident about all things lactation! We are here to help.