Our Services
Birth & Labor Support
What is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible whether birthing vaginally or via cesarean.
Our Birth Doula Support Includes:
• Prenatal Visits: Two meetings to discuss birth plans and preferences. We also outline what to do when you are in labor and answer any questions.
• Labor and Delivery Support: Continuous support during labor and birth, including comfort measures like massage, positioning, and breathing techniques.
• Postpartum Follow-Up: A visit to discuss the birth experience, assist with breastfeeding, and provide resources for postpartum care.
Postpartum Support
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula provides in-home support to families in the first weeks after birth, helping them adjust to life with a new baby.
Our Postpartum Doula Support Includes:
• Emotional Support: Listening and offering reassurance to new parents.
• Breastfeeding Assistance: Guidance and support for successful breastfeeding.
• Newborn Care: Help with bathing, diapering, and soothing techniques.
• Resource Referrals: Connecting families with local resources and support groups. We also connect clients with other local doulas who offer larger postpartum support packages.
Childbirth Education Workshops
What We Offer:
• Private Classes: Tailored to your needs and schedule, covering topics such as labor stages, pain management, and postpartum care.
• Group Classes: Small groups to foster community and shared learning experiences.
Body Ready Birth Workshops
What is a Body Ready Birth Workshop?
Body Ready Birth is a program designed to prepare the body for labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. The workshop focuses on optimizing physical readiness through exercises, techniques, and education addressing birth biomechanics. The goal is to enhance comfort, reduce complications, and support a smoother birthing process.
A Body Ready Birth workshop typically includes:
1. Education on Biomechanics: Understanding how the body works during pregnancy and birth, and how to align and move to facilitate an easier birth process.
2. Exercise and Movement: Specific exercises that strengthen and balance the muscles involved in pregnancy and childbirth, such as pelvic floor exercises, stretching, and posture alignment techniques.
3. Breathing Techniques: Learning effective breathing methods to manage pain and support relaxation during labor.
4. Pain Management Strategies: Non-medical pain relief options such as massage, positioning, and visualization.
5. Partner Involvement: Techniques and tips for partners to support the birthing person effectively, including hands-on support and emotional encouragement.
The workshop is interactive, with participants engaging in practical activities, demonstrations, and discussions to understand and practice the techniques fully.
Movement in Birth Workshop
Are you expecting and looking to prepare your body for a smoother, more empowered birth experience? Join our Movement in Birth: A Body Ready Method Assessment for Prenatal Care workshop!
What You’ll Learn:
• The importance of prenatal movement and exercise
• Self-assessment techniques to gauge your body’s readiness for birth
• Safe and effective exercises to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation
• Breathing techniques and partner exercises to support you during labor
Feeding, Pumping, and Lactation Support
We understand that feeding your baby is a unique and personal journey. We offer comprehensive support for breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding to ensure you and your baby thrive. Our experienced doulas provide personalized guidance, practical tips, and emotional encouragement to help you navigate any challenges. Whether you need help with latch issues, pumping techniques, or simply need reassurance, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Phone: (248)-919-8182
Email: office@inspiredoulaservices.com
Service Area: Southeast, Michigan
We typically return calls, texts, and emails within 24-36 hours (depending on if we are at a birth) during weekday business hours.