Tell me about your experience as a postpartum doula. 

I have extensive experience supporting families with a wide range of needs, challenges, and experiences. I am well-educated on many cultural traditions surrounding birth and postpartum care in the home. Supporting families in the Seattle area since 2002 has been my greatest joy!

What is the typical length of time that families seek support? What do your services cost?

It is common for families to schedule care for the first 4 to 16 weeks postpartum. A combination of daytime and overnight is recommended. We can customize a recommended schedule based on your care needs.
Rates for postpartum care, Daytime (4-hour minimum) and Overnight (8-hour minimum), are $65 per hour.
References and signed agreement provided

What areas are you willing to commute to?

Anywhere within 30 minutes of Seattle

Are you comfortable working with pets in a home setting?

Yes! I am an experienced dog and cat owner, and I am comfortable with dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.

Do you have one or more backup doulas in the event we would like 24/7 care, or for times when you are unavailable or our care needs increase? May we meet her/them? 

Yes, I know and trust many of my doula colleagues. We are a group of independently employed doulas who work together as a team or as a backup for one another.  This allows us to offer our clients greater flexibility in case their anticipated needs change. Each doula is highly trained, undergoes a thorough criminal background check, and is certified in CPR. If I am unavailable during your timeframe, I recommend a doula that best matches your needs and schedule.  

Do you have experience in breastfeeding support? 

I have extensive experience helping women with all forms of breastfeeding challenges. I also completed over 40 hours of classroom training. I have a wide-ranging network of colleagues who have equivalent or greater experience than I, in case we need additional guidance or information.

Do you stay current with vaccinations, CPR, and first aid?

Yes, I remain current with all CDC recommendations and hold certifications in Child/Infant/Adult CPR and First Aid.