Perinatal Mental Health Professional

$60 suggested donation for 90-minute session
​Perinatal refers to the maternal period that begins at conception through the first year after giving birth. A specialist is trained to screen, listen, evaluate, make referrals, share resources and offer tools and emotional support to a mother in pregnancy and postpartum. Sessions can be at client's home, my office in Alexandria, or out in nature at Hope Valley, a local mental health and wellness retreat center.​​

Postpartum Support

$35/hour day time, minimum of three hours (8a - 8p)
$40/hour night time, minimum of three hours (8p - 8a)

Offering a calming presence of emotional and physical support to the mother and her family. The hours could include some or all of the following, whatever is requested:
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  • Parent-baby bonding
  • Basic newborn/infant care
  • Infant feeding/soothing
  • Light house cleaning/laundry/garden/dishes
  • Massage for mother
  • Sibling care
  • Reflective listening
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Run errands
  • ​Mental health screening and support

AromaTouch Technique Massage

$50 suggested donation for 60-minute session at my office / $60 elsewhere

​In this session, certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils are applied to the body in a strategic method to enhance health and promote relaxation. I have been certified in this technique which encourages the body toward homeostasis. I offer this unique massage experience for women of all ages and stages of life. If desired, I can include spiritual listening and quiet prayer to the session.

Childbirth Doula 

 A person trained to provide advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth.
​-Merriam-Webster
​ $1250.00
  • One or two prenatal appointments, up to two hours each
  • Phone/text/email communication throughout pregnancy
  • On call at 38 weeks
  • ​Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout labor​
​*Taking clients in Licking County who are giving birth at Licking Memorial Hospital, home or a repeat client
*Check with insurance for doula fee coverage; payment plans available; open to bartering


​Prepare for Postpartum and the Transition into Motherhood

$100.00

A two hour session to learn, discuss and review the changes that this major life transition can bring about.  Session fee includes an informative and interactive workbook written by myself and two other doulas. Participants will receive a thorough understanding of the 6-8 week postpartum period and create a personal postpartum plan to gracefully embrace postpartum recovery and changes, and to prevent a possible mood or anxiety disorder (occurs among 20% of American women; preparation is a key to prevention). Virtual or in-person. If virtual, workbook will be mailed prior to meeting.
This written postpartum plan will explore postpartum from all angles:​

  • Day to day breakdown of physical changes and emotions
  • ​Caring for and bonding with baby
  • How partners can care for and support one another
  • ​Sleep cycles
  • Observing motherly intuition and instinct
  • ​Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
  • Sex and intimacy
  • Diet, meal planning
  • Returning or not returning to work
  • Risk factors and signs of postpartum depression and anxiety
  • Self-care habits
  • Physical healing (vaginal and cesarean birth) and recovery
  • Choosing a care provider
  • Communication with family and friends
  • Recognizing, recruiting and receiving help and support