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Doula Monitrice
Laboring at home, supported by expert care, can significantly enhance your birthing experience. As a doula monitrice, I specialize in providing comprehensive support that allows you to remain at home during the early stages of labor, ensuring you arrive at the hospital at the optimal time for a smoother transition.
Research shows that laboring at home longer can reduce interventions and increase the likelihood of a successful vaginal delivery. My role is to empower you with comfort techniques, emotional support, and continuous monitoring to ensure you feel confident and supported throughout your journey.
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A doula monitrice is a professional who combines the roles of a doula and a monitrice, providing both emotional and physical support during childbirth while also offering clinical assessments typically performed by a midwife. Here's a breakdown of their roles:
Doula Role: A doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to the mother and her partner before, during, and just after childbirth. This support may include comfort measures, guidance on positions for labor, and advocacy for the mother's birth preferences.
Monitrice Role: A monitrice has additional training to perform clinical tasks such as monitoring fetal heart tones, checking maternal vital signs, and assessing cervical dilation during labor. They do not typically perform medical interventions but provide information and support based on their observations.
Together, a doula monitrice offers a holistic approach to childbirth, blending emotional support with clinical expertise to help ensure a positive and informed birth experience for the mother and her family.
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Email communication for any questions that arise between appointments.
Up to 6 prenatal visits to supplement your full schedule of prenatal visits with your OB
Monitrice services at your home, during labor, as outlined above.
2 postpartum visits
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$3,800
A $900 non-refundable deposit is due at the first visit
Remaining balance of $2900.00 is due by 36 weeks gestation
No refunds are given
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Postpartum Doula
Supporting peaceful nights and joyful beginnings.
I specialize in providing dedicated support and nurturing care during the early weeks after your baby's arrival. My night doula services are designed to help you and your family navigate the challenges of nighttime care while promoting rest, recovery, and bonding.
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As your postpartum night doula, I offer assistance with feeding, soothing techniques, and establishing healthy sleep routines for both baby and parents. I provide emotional support and guidance, ensuring you feel confident and empowered during this transformative time.
Together, we'll create a calm and supportive environment where you can focus on healing and enjoying your new role as parents.
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$50 per hour with a 8 hour minimum
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Placenta Encapsulation
A natural way to nourish your mind and body during the postpartum season.
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Placenta encapsulation is believed to offer several potential benefits to postpartum mothers, although scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited. Some reported benefits include:
Hormonal Balance: Advocates suggest that consuming the placenta may help balance hormones postpartum, potentially reducing the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Increased Energy Levels: It is believed that placenta encapsulation can provide a natural energy boost due to its high iron content, which may help combat fatigue.
Enhanced Milk Production: Some mothers report an increase in milk supply after consuming encapsulated placenta, possibly due to hormonal support.
Faster Recovery: Proponents claim that placenta encapsulation aids in faster healing and recovery from childbirth due to its nutrients and purported healing properties.
Emotional Well-being: Supporters suggest that consuming placenta capsules can promote a sense of well-being and emotional stability during the postpartum period.
Nutrient Replenishment: The placenta is rich in nutrients such as iron, vitamins, and proteins, which may help replenish the mother's nutrient stores after childbirth.
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TCM (Steamed)
This process involves steaming the placenta prior to dehydrating it. The idea behind this method is that in postpartum you want to have warming foods and liquids and by steaming the placenta first, you are making the capsules warm.
Raw
This involves dehydrating the placenta on a lower temperature for a longer time with no steaming. People choose this method because they believe a lower cooking temp alters the properties of the placenta less.
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$350
Price includes pick up/ drop off in San Diego County
Placenta Capsules, Tincture, and Umbilical Keepsake
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Midwifery
Brianna is a full time midwife with Paula’s Midwifery which offers comprehensive midwifery care throughout San Diego county specializing in home birth, birth center, water birth, and VBAC.
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If you are interested in seeing if you are a candidate for midwifery care, visit our page!
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Lactation Support
As a lactation education counselor, Brianna is dedicated to helping parents navigate the breastfeeding journey with confidence and ease.
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Comprehensive information on breastfeeding techniques, feeding patterns, and infant cues to empower you and enhance your experience. The goal is to create a nurturing environment where you feel informed, supported, and empowered to achieve your breastfeeding goals, including check-ins and additional resources as needed.