Postpartum Doula Support

Adjusting to life with a newborn can be challenging especially while recovering from birth. A postpartum doula is there to provide emotional, physical, and educational support. This service is individualized to help with whatever feels good that day. If you would like to spend your time snuggling your baby (as you should) then a doula is there to help complete tasks that feel impossible while holding the baby. Sleep for all is encouraged during a visit so the baby will either be cared for by the doula or other parent so you can get some much deserved rest. During the entirety of the contract you can always reach out virtually with any and all questions.

I am a Carrot Fertility approved provider so these services are covered by this benefit.

Pricing beginning at $75/hour

Please note, a doula is not a nanny or babysitter (both are valuable supports) as they provide a different service.

• Listen to the birth story & help process
• Care for the birthing parent & baby
• Teaching newborn care
• Related service referrals
• General feeding assistance
• Grocery shopping & meal prep
• Organization of baby items & nursery
• Baby laundry
• Cleaning bottles, pump parts, & other baby items
• Baby snuggles
• Sibling support
• Creating day routines for sleep & awake times

Infant Craniosacral Therapy

Infant craniosacral therapy (iCST) is gentle hands on method of bodywork that targets the fascia and releases tension from the body. The technique works by using an extremely light amount of pressure as well as intention to alleviate restrictions at various points of the body. Infant and babies should receive hands on manual therapy due to the overall physiology of gestation and the process of birth.

Babies who are experiencing any adverse effects from birth (whether it be vaginal or c-section) will benefit the most from this technique. Symptoms such as painful latch, difficulty taking a bottle or pacifier, "colic", gas, reflux, torticollis, flat spots of the head, dislike of tummy time, reflex integration, etc. Tethered oral tissues aka tongue, lip, or cheek ties also require bodywork to determine the level of tension which negatively impacts function.

Craniosacral therapy requires more than one session to see the desired progress. Over the course of multiple appointments the brain and body will connect to retrain the fascia and muscles to hold releases for longer.

Pricing:

$395--comprehensive initial appointment including clinical notes plus 2 follow up visits

$475--comprehensive initial appointment including clinical notes plus 3 follow up visits

$550--comprehensive initial appointment including clinical notes plus 4 follow up visits

• payment plans available

An initial craniosacral session will look like:

• A discussion of your pregnancy
• Pertinent health history
• Your birth story
• Postpartum thus far
• Observation of a feeding (breast or bottle)
• Hands on and visual assessments
• Treatment of affected areas
• Demonstrations of home care techniques

After the session you will receive clinical notes that include:

• summary of health history
• summary of visit
• conclusion and treatment plan
• videos of home care exercises

A follow up craniosacral session will look like:

• Check in on effects from the previous session
• How time between sessions was
• Areas of concern
• Assessments
• Treatment
• Additional home care and demonstrations
  

Perinatal Mental Health Support

The most common complications of pregnancy and birth are various mood disorders. Perinatal mood disorders can affect individuals at various times during the period so finding a person trained to help is key for treatment. Alyssa completed her Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International (PSI) in Spring of 2024. Learning that 75% of people do not get the care they deserve to treat a maternal mental health disorder (and almost being part of this statistic) was the impetus for Alyssa to certify as a professional able to support pregnant and postpartum people.

There is no right way to feel about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and parenting so having a nonjudgemental provider is key. When working with Alyssa you have not only an unbiased resource but the perspective of a doula, feeding counselor, educator, and parent. If you hesitate reaching out for payment purposes, please don’t—we are happy to work out a method of payment or to connect you with wonderful resources who take insurance.

Birth Doula

A Birth Doula is a non-medical professional who provides support to the birthing person and support partner during labor and birth.  Support for both parties can be physical, emotional, and informational.  Doulas work with the family to achieve the most satisfying birth and postpartum experiences possible.  Working with a Birth Doula can decrease the use of medical interventions, reduce time in labor, decrease the anxiety of the birthing person and/or support person, improve bonding with baby post-birth, etc. Alyssa is a DONA trained Birth Doula.

Pricing provided upon interview

• Discussion of prenatal appointments
• Providing evidence based information 
• Providing physical comfort measures
• Emotional support 
• Advocating for birth & labor preferences 
• Incorporating changes to labor plans 
• Early feeding support immediately following birth
• 1-2 postpartum visits

Beyond The First Year Support

The need for information and community does not end after the immediate postpartum. This area of support is designed to help you troubleshoot any issues associated with toddlerhood and beyond. With her knowledge of behavior and communication combined with her real-world experience of parenting, Alyssa can help families work through challenging times.  She uses a gentle and attached parenting approach to maintain the loving relationship between caregiver(s) and child(ren).

• Introducing solids using Baby Led Weaning or purees 
• Transitioning to cow’s milk or milk alternatives
• Teeth brushing
• Potty training
• Toddler bed transition
• Nap & sleep regressions
• Meal planning & preparation
• Developmentally appropriate activities & resources 
• Baby signs & communication 
• Activities local to the area
• Traveling