Services
Supporting families through the transformative journey of birth and postpartum is a profound honor. Below are descriptions of services offered.
BIRTH SUPPORT
Comfort, support, and advocacy are the pillars of a doula's practice.
Continuous support is provided throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth by providing information and resources, emotional support, and physical hands-on comfort measures during active labor. Kiersten endeavors to act as a bridge between parents and their providers, communicating birthing parents' wishes and advocating for their autonomy.
POSTPARTUM CARE
"Mothering the mother"
In-home postpartum support is personalized to each family, taking the form of newborn care, cooking, basic household maintenance, emotional support, and guidance in all matters of recovery to facilitate an easier time of transition.
Private prenatal Belly Dance Lessons
Dance is one of the best ways to prepare the body and mind for childbirth.
Drawing on her 15+ years of experience as a professional belly dancer (operating under the stage name Veronica Lynn), Kiersten offers private lessons for pregnancy. Dance is a safe, enriching, and fun way to condition the body & focus the mind, and to create space in the pelvis for baby. Motion is lotion! Explore the rich tapestry of Southwest Asian & North African cultures while staying active and limber throughout all stages of pregnancy.
Belly dancing pregnant: video
education
Understanding the process of birth and knowing your options is key to an empowered experience.
Offered on an hourly basis, Kiersten provides in-depth birth education, covering the physiology of pregnancy and birth, common interventions, what to expect in all types of birth venues, how to care for a newborn, and everything else families need to know to make informed choices and feel confident.