Pregnancy & Postpartum
Whatever your story is;
I’m here to support it. I’m here to celebrate it
Services
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Full support in your pregnancy, labor and delivery
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A complete prenatal course taught in a group setting prior to labor and delivery
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Inclusive postpartum support for the birthing person and their family
Doula Work
Creating an environment where you feel nurtured, heard and respected is most important in our work together. Whether this is your first, or fifth pregnancy; you’re adopting or working with a surrogate; you’re wanting support through a miscarriage or an abortion; whatever phase of family-building you are embarking on, you deserve to be supported, held and heard.
Childbirth Education
This course is for families of all makeups that are looking to own and connect with their pregnancy, birthing and postpartum experiences from a place of self-knowledge, gentle intention and well-rounded community support.
Connecting to others in the same season of reproduction can help us process and embody them from a place of confidence and excitement. The environment is curated for open-ended questions, processing and reflection while also providing the information we’ve found most important to know when entering these transformational times. This group is a strong reminder that you are capable, you have the knowing and you were meant for this.
Topics will include: informed decision making; birth preferences; honoring the physical, hormonal and relational changes; ways to connect to your community and find support; comfort techniques; intervention options; birth team and environmental options; self-advocacy and team advocacy, and much more.
Postpartum Support, Advocacy and Education
A 6 week checkup is not enough, bottom line. Postpartum is more than a body healing and a check in on the baby. It’s a new family, it’s a mental shift, it’s hormones, it’s new roles, it’s everything. We’ll work to assess your needs as you roll into your new space, and find ways you can be supported alongside your babe and your partners.
We are extremely lucky to have access to a plethora of support in LA and part of my work is making sure you have access to whatever you need. Ensuring a family dynamic that thrives together is my ultimate goal as a doula.
Get in touch.
Questions? Comments? Ready to work together? Send me a message here and we’ll get started.
Love from my work <3
“I loved that we never felt rushed, every time <partner> and I would go off on a tangent & apologize, you went out of your way to say how much you appreciated us being open, honest and raw with you. It made me feel so comforted and we understood and that you were there to support us as a whole, not just through waters breaking and contractions.”
“You had a perfect balance of saying exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it and you had a perfect way of reminding me to trust my body.”
“You were a godsend and absolutely made for this type of role. You were so supportive throughout and truly brought out inner strength and calmness that was so needed during this wild ride. I was terrified of the labor process and you helped me calm those fears and have an absolutely amazing birth.”
-Natalie E.
My first labor and birth experience was less than ideal. Although I came out of it feeling supported and was healthy and happy overall, I really wanted something different the second time around. I wanted a “redemption” birth. As a doula myself, the most important thing for me was to find someone that I trusted, vibed with, and that I could feel truly cared. I feel so lucky that things worked out the way they did because I couldn’t have been happier with having Sam as my Doula. She was extremely tuned in to my needs, she always said the things that I really needed to hear…even if it was uncomfortable, and most of all she LISTENED. She just listened to me talk and talk and talk about all the things that were consuming my mind. After our prenatal visits my husband was also excited to work with Sam and felt super comfortable with her. When the day came things progressed quickly but Sam provided the type of energy that I needed. There were times I just wanted a hug. I cried in her arms as we headed to the hospital feeling both excited and nervous. I felt a sense of relief knowing she was with me. I couldn’t be happier with my experience. I had the un-medicated birth I dreamed of and felt supported all the way through. I would recommend Sam to anyone. I just love her and her spirit.
- Courtney S.