Birth Doula:

I am available to provide pre-natal and labor support. This includes:

• at least two pre-natal consultations to discuss history, expectations of birth, and formalizing a birth plan
• unlimited phone calls pre-natally
• labor support where I will join the laboring mother at home and in the hospital and will stay until breastfeeding has been established and the family has started to bond
• at least 2 postpartum visits to join the family in sharing our different visions of the birth where I will present the baby with his/her very own birth story typed for a keepsake. I am also available for unlimited phone calls up to 30 days postpartum.

Service Fee: $500 flat fee
I am also available for more intensive pre-natal visits (beyond the 2 included) for childbirth education.  I use the iCare (Improving Childbirth for a Richer Experience) program to supplement your traditional childbirth class.  The iCare program was developed by midwife Breck Hawk and is based on the book "Hey, Who's Having This Baby Anyway?". I also have the HypBirth program for client use.  The fee for additional childbirth classes is $25/class.

Postpartum Doula:

I am available to provide any of the following postpartum services. The services provided are tailored to meet each individual families specific needs.

• Breastfeeding support
• Newborn Care
• Sibling Care
• Light Housekeeping
• Errands
• Meal Preparation

Massage Therapy

I will come to your home for a private session. I bring a table, linens, bolsters, arometherapy, and music; everything needed for a soothing 60 or 90 minute massage. I specialize in pre-natal and postpartum massage. I also am trained in Neuromuscular Therapy. NMT is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial points to relieve pain. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system.

Service fee: $45/hour for current clients, $60/hour for all others

Other Services:

• La Leche League Leader
• Blessingways
• Belly Casting
  A belly cast is one of the most accurate and realistic representations of pregnancy because it's 3-dimensional…unlike photographs or videos. It preserves the miracle of changes Mom's body has undergone to bring a new person into the world. Belly casting is a true representation of that miracle. Belly casting involves plaster gauze that is softened with water and then applied to Mom's torso over a layer of lubricant. When the bandages harden and the cast has set (about 1 hour), it's easily removed and the belly cast is complete.
  » $50 including all materials and service
  » Mandy uses Eternal Maternal belly casting kits

Client Quotes: "You are wonderful at what you do and you should be proud!" - Suzannah "You were so calming and it was such a relief to have your presence with us on our journey." - Emily "You are a gift to all of your clients." - Shannon "You made the birth safer, kinder, and just more "right" than it could have been any other way.  We are grateful for your guidance and pure physical, mental, and psychological presence and dedication in all of this beauty and transition for Anya." - Kevin “Although my labor and delivery were extremely stressful and difficult, Mandy's presence was comforting and helped me calm down. She has a soothing tone and was very helpful.” - Connie "Even though I was experienced in breastfeeding, Mandy was able to provide essential tips and helpful suggestions this time around" - Allison