Postpartum followups after delivery gives the opportunity for new parents to express their joys and anxieties. As your doula I normalize this time and answer many questions.
Baby Girl 10lbs 2oz
This mom found the strength after a longer labor than anticipated, to push this healthy baby girl out. We did various pushing positions and comfort measures to support the laboring and birth process.
Contractions and Comfort
There are many ways to incorporate partners into the birth, one of the many questions asked of doulas. We are all apart of the birth team.
Labor Slow Dance 05/2017
Comfort looks various ways through labor.
Baby A and I 04/2017
I was so happy to meet this little one after a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).
Cassandra Laboring 06/2014
Cassandra and her husband, after 2 hospital births with epidurals , opted for a Home Birth with Midwifery Care NYC.
Advocate
I advocate for your birth rite.
Rae, Big sister B & Baby Lo 11/2016
Lavina welcomed her 2nd daughter at Brooklyn Birthing Center with her oldest as her mini doula. Nursing started immediately and they were soon back in the comfort of their home.
Postpartum Support 06/2016
Seeing parents transition in the first few weeks after birth and settling in at home with baby is one of so many emotions. Postpartum can be raw and beautiful at the same time with its ups and downs.
Carlos & Benji 09/2014
Carlos was his wife's biggest coach. We tag teamed all along the way.
Carolyn and Baby A 03/2015
Carolyn and Valentine welcomed their son at the Brooklyn Birthing Center. Here is uninterrupted skin to skin and babies first latch.
Kim & Baby Benji 09/2014
Kim and her husband welcomed their son after nearing 42 weeks and a gentle induction.
Postpartum Support 06/2016
Seeing parents transition in the first few weeks after birth and settling in at home with baby is one of so many emotions. Postpartum can be raw and beautiful at the same time with its ups and downs.