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Sibling Doula Support
A sibling doula is a specialized support person who assists families during childbirth by focusing on the needs and emotions of older siblings. They provide comfort, engage in age-appropriate activities, and offer reassurance to siblings while their parents are in labor.
A sibling doula helps ease the adjustment for older children, ensuring a positive and inclusive birth experience for the whole family. By hiring a sibling doula, parents can have peace of mind, knowing that their older children are well-cared for and emotionally supported, allowing them to focus on the birthing process without worry.
The support a sibling doula provides can foster a smooth transition into the new family dynamic and create lasting memories of warmth and understanding during this transformative time.
What's Included in an Sibling Doula Package?
24 hours of support for up to 3 children, optional add more hours for an hourly fee.
One introduction meeting prior to birth.
24×7 on call support starting at 38 weeks.
Help involving children in the birthing experience at the level that is right for your family.
Meal and snack prep.
Fun and educational activities.
Help facilitate first meetings with the new baby.
Supporting children in their normal routine.
Light housekeeping.
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Additional Services
DOULA SUPPORT FROM PRECONCEPTION THROUGH PARENTHOOD!
Whether you're trying to conceive or you're already 8 months pregnant, you're trying to transition to life with a new baby, or this isn't your first rodeo but your older children need help with thransition, we got you!
Birth Doula Support
An overnight doula is your baby's dedicated caregiver who provides essential support and assistance to baby during the nighttime hours.
Their primary role is to take care of the baby’s needs, allowing exhausted parents to get much-needed rest and sleep.
Postpartum Belly Binding
Postpartum belly binding is a tradition used in many cultures around the world for healing after birth. The method we use is based off of a Bengkung style.
Binding is a terrific way to help the muscle walls while healing and also supporting your spine and posture. There is a thought that binding also helps with emotional healing after pregnancy.
Bereavement Doula Support
A bereavement doula is a professionally trained person who provides emotional support to mothers and families through the many aspects of pregnancy loss during or after any gestation.
The support received is similar in nature to the support received from a labor doula; however, support through pregnancy loss is more complex and specialized.
We'll be with you prior to, during, and after the birth of a baby who has been miscarried, stillborn, or is not expected to live.
Lactation Services
During your sessions, your lactation counselor will observe breastfeeding/latch and address your individual concerns to best help you.
At the end of our session, you’ll get a specialized plan to help you establish and achieve future breastfeeding goals.
And we provide a lot of support remotely if a global pandemic says we need to do that too.
Labor & Birth
Postpartum
Education
Lactation
Bereavement
What Working With Us Is Like...
Here's what others have to say.
"Julianne really is your doula for life. She's a great support and advocate during pregnancy, birth, and after."
- Rebecca
"Throughout the entire journey into parenthood Katie always encouraged my husband and I to follow our instincts, and I think that is what makes her unique."
- Riley
"We had an idea of our ideal birth, but she gave us ideas and thoughts that allowed us to make an even more informed decision.
- Nicole
Birth Education
LOOKING FOR BIRTH EDUCATION THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE?
Want to get more personalized birth and postpartum education? You're in the right spot. If you're a client, these workshops are included with your package. If you're not a client, we would love to have you join us!
*Please note that these classes are not meant to replace prenatal classes, but are built to enhance them.
Labor Prep &
Birth Support
Monday, February 26
Monday, April 8
Monday, June 3
In this workshop, we will cover writing your birth preferences (not a birth plan) preparing your body for birth, labor interventions, and support through both unmedicated and medically managed labors.
Feeding The Baby
Monday, March 25
Monday, May 20
Monday, July 29
In this workshop, we will cover best practices for feeding your newborn, addressing expectations and feeding challenges, and advocating for both you and baby in a hospital setting.
Planning The
4th Trimester
Monday, March 11
Monday, May 6
Monday, June 17
This workshop was designed to help you thrive in the early postpartum days and weeks after your baby is born. I'll cover how to best care for your postpartum body, tips for getting sleep, good nutrition, the transition back to work, childcare, and how to nurture your relationship with your partner.
Not Your First Rodeo (Birth)
Monday, April 22
Monday, August 5
Monday, June 3
Not your first birth but feel like you could use a refresher? Wondering how this birth will be different from your last birth? Want to know how to prepare siblings for a baby? Then this group is for you.
Or maybe this is your first birth using a doula? In this workshop, I will help prepare you for all the things you need to know for a different birth from your first/last.
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Top Tips for Picking a Pediatrician
Top Tips for Picking a Pediatrician
As a new parent there are lots of important decisions to make when it comes to the health and well-being of your new baby. Choosing the perfect pediatrician is one such decision. As your trusted Fort Collins doula, I want to help you make the right decision for you, your family, and your baby. Rather than choosing off of a list of in-network HMO providers, web searches, or even referrals from friends and family, it’s important to choose a healthcare provider that aligns with you and the type of newborn and postpartum experience that you desire. Not only do you need to feel comfortable and at peace with this person, but you’ll more than likely be sitting in their waiting room for around 30% (give or take) of your life from your child’s birth to age 18, so it’s a much better experience all around when you feel seen, heard, and validated.
Here are a few tips to make sure that your pediatrician is the perfect fit for you.
First of all, it’s important to know what you want out of a health care provider. What experience do you ultimately want and what philosophies do you adhere to? Only from this point of knowledge can you choose a pediatrician that aligns with you and your wishes.
Make sure you understand how they approach certain situations such as newborn weight loss, breastfeeding, nutrition, newborn sleep, immunizations and vaccines, or any other topics that you may feel strongly about or are open to learning more about. A conversation about these topics will give you insight into the philosophy of the pediatrician.
What are the dynamics of the office? Are there multiple doctors that rotate calls? Is it easy to get through to your doctor or is there red tape? Do they return phone calls? Do all the doctors in the practice have similar philosophies? If the doctor is independent, who do they use for backup for vacations or illness?
Ensure that the practice is current when it comes to training and education regarding especially around infant sleep and feeding. They should be providing up-to-date evidenced based resources to you and your family.
Do you feel good about how after hours/weekends are handled? Do they have someone on-call to speak too or text with? Do they provide virtual or 24×7 options for care? It never fails, kids tend to get sick outside of normal business hours. Many providers now offer subscription services that include home visits, text/call support for 24 hours a day.
Once you choose a pediatrician, pay attention to how you feel when you’re in an appointment, how you feel when you leave the appointment, and how the staff makes you feel. If you ever feel off, unheard, or just downright shitty or anxious at any point when interacting with your pediatrician, it’s not a good match. You should your appointments feeling like an amazing capable parent, not a failure or a parent that isn’t taken seriously.
And remember, it’s always ok to switch if you’re not getting what you need. Because if you’re not getting what you need, your baby isn’t getting what they need.
I encourage you to be thorough in this process of choosing a pediatrician. Be as thorough in your research as you would be when buying a new car or house. This is an important decision not to be made lightly.
In addition to pediatricians there is a local wealth of amazing newborn, postpartum, and breastfeeding resources available in our community and as an experiencedFort Collins birth doula in our community I have meaningful relationships with many of them. You can check out my resource guide or ask me anytime for my recommendations and I’ll be happy to help! If you need any help or have any questions, I’m always here for you.
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