Postpartum, Birth and Lactation Support
for Everyone
Hi! My name is Chelsea and I am so glad you are here. I am a postpartum and birth doula as well as a certified lactation counselor. After the birth of my second child, I struggled with postpartum anxiety. This really propelled me into the perinatal space and led me to where I am now. It made me realize I wanted to help growing families through this chapter of life. My goal is to make your birth and postpartum time exactly what you want it to be. I am here to help you transition into life with a new member, physically and emotionally. We were not made to go through birth or the postpartum time alone and now you don’t have to.
As your postpartum doula, there is so much I will be doing. I offer assistance with recovery after birth, infant feeding support, newborn care, infant sleep support, coping skills for new parents, laundry, light housework, meal prep, older sibling integration, errands, and more. Babies can be unpredictable which is why my help for you stays fluid and flexible!
As your birth doula, I am your physical, mental and emotional support person. I am able to guide you through an unmedicated or medicated birth and even provide c-section support if needed. I support women through labor with techniques such as optimal positioning, counter pressure, and massage. I am also there to provide support and guidance to your partner in a time that can be equally as overwhelming to them. And of course, help support you in making your voice heard during birth. It is your birth to give after all!
As a certified lactation counselor, I can help with laying the foundation for your breastfeeding journey. I offer support with education surrounding breastfeeding such as latch, proper positioning, milk supply issues, pumping support, proper flange sizing, proper breastmilk storage, and more.
So what do doulas do anyways?
My goal is to provide parents with compassionate support and education during birth and the postpartum time.
Ways We Can Work Together
Lactation Support
As a lactation counselor I provide assistance with latch, proper positioning, milk supply issues, pumping support, proper flange sizing, proper breastmilk storage, and more.
Postpartum Support
This is where I will be in your home helping you and baby with just about anything and everything. This time is spent after getting home in those early days and weeks.
Birth Support
During pregnancy, we will meet to hone in on your birth preferences. We will go over how I will support you in labor. I will come to your birth whenever you say you want my support! We can start at home or I can meet you at your birthing location. In labor, I will be your wing woman and supporter. I will help you advocate for yourself and get your voice heard. I will stay after your beautiful baby is born for 60-90 minutes. I help during the golden hour and assist with the first feeding. I can also take pictures during labor and after if you wish.
Packages and Rates
Postpartum Support
2-12 weeks of support
10-40 hours a week-5 hour shift minimum
45$ an hour daytime 8am-4pm
50$ an hour early evening - 4pm-10pm
Extras*
*Text support add on-50$ a week - help during business hours 8am-4pm
*120$-add a prenatal planning session to any package-2 hours in person
*Subject to travel fees
Birth Support
Basic package: 1450$
-On call from 38 weeks until baby
-Text support from when you sign your contract
-1 prenatal and 1 postpartum visit each 1-2 hours
-12 hours of labor support and 50$/hour after
Upgraded package: 1650$
-On call from 38 weeks until baby
-Text support from when you sign your contract
-2 prenatal visits and 1 postpartum visit each 1-2 hours
-14 hours of labor support and 50$/hour after
Premium Package: 1950$
-On call from 38 weeks until baby
-Text support from when you sign your contract
-Unlimited 3rd trimester phone support during business hours
-2 prenatal visits and 1 postpartum visit each 1-2 hours
-16 hours of labor support and 50$/hour after
Lactation Support
-Initial lactation support visit 90-120 minutes at 180$
-Follow up lactation visit at 60 minutes 110$
-Text support add on 50$ per week
Extras*
*add on 1-2 hour prenatal visits or postpartum visits at 120$ each
*add on an overdue labor walk or miles circuit support for 2 hours at 120$
*100$ off any package if also signing a postpartum contract for 40+ hours
*Subject to travel fees
Ready to get started? I can’t wait to meet you!
Let’s have a chat over facetime or a cup of coffee! I offer a free 30-minute consultation. Feel free to reach out to me directly at chelseafitzgibbons@gmail.com or 267-405-1636.