Perinatal Support

I offer physical and emotional support, resources, information and peer support. Perinatal support is focused on all stages of pregnancy, labour, birth, postpartum, newborn and maternal well-being. My services are an addition to regular primary care, and by NO means replace or take on primary care.

A few real life examples of support requests:

I don't like groups; how can I get prenatal education?
This pregnancy is bringing up so much fear or pain from a previous pregnancy that ended traumatically... I need to work through this.
I am at risk for postpartum depression, what can I do?
I want a hospital birth, my partner wants me to birth at home. How to find a balance?
My older child appears to out of sorts with my pregnancy [or the new baby].
I need a sounding board for my feelings. Are they realistic?
I need to talk birth-related stuff though with my spouse with a neutral party present.

I can offer that support or assist you in finding the perfect match for your family, needs and values.

I also offer private prenatal, childbirth and newborn classes, labour and delivery support (whether for you or your birth partner or older child), and postpartum services. I do not replace your spouse or birth partner. My role is to ensure that you and your birth partner can be together and work as a team more effectively and confidently.

Disclaimer: I do NOT, under any circumstances, offer primary care. I do not replace your medical caregiver(s) in any way. Information given is intended to support your decision making. I do not give advice, medical care and diagnoses, nor do I perform medical or clinical tests. For these, I will refer you back to your primary caregiver.

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Perinatal Support