Birth Support
Standard Services
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Prenatal visits: Sharing information, getting familiar with one another, answering questions, basic childbirth education, creating a birth plan, practice with positions, movements and stretches that may benefit your birth
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Comforting techniques teach: partner(s) are taught useful comforting techniques to support the birthing person e.g. counter pressure, basic massage, when to touch and when to offer space
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Labor support: on call care 2 weeks before and after your EDD, rest support through early labor, in person support active labor through postpartum, massage, encouragement, and informational support throughout
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Postpartum care: two postpartum visits in home or in hospital, bodywork, meal support, newborn care etc. (see postpartum services to see all you can receive during these sessions)
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Fajadas (abdominal binding): gentle abdominal and digestive massage to support healing, warming oil, heat therapy, binding with a medical grade band, optional faja support as well
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1 hour full body massage: in home massage tailored to your needs
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Cesarean scar remediation massage: assessment of scar healing at 3 & 6 weeks, castor pack application, scar desensitization, scar mobilization, teaching you these techniques to continue self care, referrals to physical therapy if needed
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Placenta services: Information on ceremonial opportunities to honor the placenta e.g placenta art, burial, planting etc.
Additional Services
