prenatal, Labor, and birth services

Basil & Onyx doula care offers unbiased and personalized education, advocacy, and support, evoking healthy pregnancies and positive birth experiences. Replacing uncertainty with a well-informed sense of wonder over the ultimate wisdom of your body and baby, giving rise to confidence and empowerment.

When you partner with me as your doula, you can expect:

On-call 24/7 support from 37 weeks through birth
I’m just a text or phone call away to answer questions, alleviate concerns, and provide you with encouragement and peace of mind.

4 in-person prenatal visits
I’ll meet with you several times before the big event. During this time together, we’ll get to know each other, establishing trust and confidence. I’ll help you make informed choices about your pregnancy and care by providing you with unbiased information about your rights and choices concerning your birth, your body, and your baby. We’ll work together to create a birth plan that honors your choices and highlights elements of your birth that you feel passionate about.
I’ll provide education and hands-on support encompassing nutrition, relaxation (including soothing massage, reflexology, and counter-pressure), natural remedies, labor techniques and positions, birthing rights, and autonomy.

Continuous Care
Once your labor starts, I’ll be closely connected with you and your birthing team. If you are birthing in a hospital or birthing center, I’ll assist you in determining when it is time to go. While in active labor, I’ll be with you to reassure you and your partner, guiding you through the labor techniques that resonated with you during our prenatal visits. I’ll take an active role in making sure you are well supported, well nourished, hydrated, and as comfortable as possible while your body does its thing. I’ll work alongside your birth team (midwife or hospital staff) to implement your birth plan and advocate for you as needed. I’ll stay with you for 1-2 hours once your baby is born to ensure you have everything you need.

Capturing the Moment
I’ll take care of keeping a birth log that will become your birth story, and I can take photos if desired.

Postpartum
We’ll have two postpartum visits to check in on you and baby and go over the details of your birth if you’re ready. The first visit is usually about 24-48 hours after baby is born, and the second visit a few days to a week later.

Inclusivity
I vow to serve all birthing people and neonatal caregivers without bias. Every person is entitled to compassionate care and unbiased, science-based information.

Investment
My full-spectrum prenatal, labor & birth doula package is $1800.
I believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to receiving care. I offer payment plans as well as a sliding scale for low-income families.