Doula Care, Education, and Holistic Support Services
Labor & Birth Support
Traditional Labor Support
Free Initial Consultation
3 Prenatal Visits*
Creation of Birth Plan and Postpartum Plan
Unlimited support via phone, email, video chat, and text message throughout pregnancy and early labor
On-call 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks until birth
Continuous support throughout labor and delivery
Immediate postpartum care following birth, including breastfeeding/chestfeeding support
1 Postpartum Visit within the first four weeks
Postpartum support as needed via phone, email, and text in the first six weeks
Access to resource library (books, videos, podcasts, articles) and referrals
Access to monthly gathering circles with other pregnant or newly parenting people (virtual or in-person; subject to interest)
Herbs for prenatal nourishment & postpartum recovery (complementary)
*Prenatal visits generally include: evidence-based childbirth education, holistic labor prep, evidence-based discussion of common interventions (including their benefits, risks, alternatives, why they might be considered and how to think through your options to make informed decisions), all options for labor at every stage (medicinal and non-medicinal), common procedures and options for the baby after birth, creation of a birth plan, and postpartum education and planning. What we cover or delve into more deeply, however, can vary depending on your needs and goals.
Advanced Labor Support Package
Free Initial Consultation
Up to 6 Prenatal Visits
Complete 1:1 Childbirth Education with a customized approach
Creation of Birth Plan and Postpartum Plan
Unlimited support via phone, email, and text message throughout pregnancy and early labor
On-call 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks until birth
Continuous support throughout labor and delivery
Immediate postpartum care following birth, including breastfeeding/chestfeeding support
2 Postpartum Visits within the first four to six weeks
Continuous postpartum support as needed via phone, email, and text in the first six weeks
Access to resource library (books, videos, podcasts, articles) and referrals
Access to monthly gathering circles with other pregnant or newly parenting people (virtual or in-person; subject to interest)
Herbs for prenatal nourishment & postpartum recovery (complementary)
Comprehensive Full Circle Package
Free Initial Consultation
Up to 8 Prenatal Visits
Complete 1:1 Childbirth Education course with a customized approach
Creation of Birth Plan and Postpartum Plan
Holistic sessions for nervous system regulation (may include Reiki, bodywork, breathwork, trauma-informed yoga & movement, yoga nidra, sound healing)
Unlimited support via phone, email, and text message throughout pregnancy and early labor
Continuous support throughout labor and delivery
Immediate postpartum care following birth, including breastfeeding/chestfeeding support
2 Postpartum Visits within the first four to six weeks
Continuous postpartum support as needed via phone, email, and text in the first six weeks
Access to monthly gathering circles with other pregnant or newly parenting people (virtual or in-person; subject to interest)
Access to resource library (books, videos, podcasts, articles) and referrals
Herbs for prenatal nourishment & postpartum recovery (complementary)
A la carte Prenatal and Postpartum Visits
Evidence-Based Childbirth Education
Discussion of options & creation of birth plan
Assessment of needs of birthing parent, partner, and support team
Holistic labor prep, including review of labor positions & comfort measures
Postpartum education - including physiological changes, hormonal and emotional changes, healing and care, newborn care and characteristics, infant development & infant feeding
Lactation support and education
Development of custom postpartum plan
Birth processing
Reiki & energy healing
Yoga Nidra and guided mindfulness meditation
Holistic practices for nervous system regulation
A note on payment and rates: A 50% retainer fee is due for all labor support packages at the time of signing the contract, with the balance due at 37 weeks gestation.
All services are available on a sliding scale for people with financial need, to a limited number of clients on a rolling basis. Payment plans are also available.
Postpartum Care
Postpartum care at this time is limited to my birth clients, and further limited to daytime support for one family at a time, a few times per year.* I provide evidence-based education with a holistic approach to crossing the threshold of birth, which includes but is not limited to:
Postpartum education and creating a postpartum plan prior to the birth
Lactation support
Baby care
Light housework
Caring for other children and pets (dogs, cats, birds, and fish only)
Birth processing
Holistic care and healing practices rooted in traditional Pakistani and Indian culture, such as nourishing meals to aid healing and digestion, perineal/abdominal care, herbal baths, massage for the birthing person, infant massage, belly wrapping
Ceremonies and celebrations to mark the end of the acute postpartum period - because of my background, I draw from ceremonial practices in Pakistani, Indian, and Muslim traditions and customize them for your family, with respect to your spiritual, religious, and cultural practices.
Reiki and yoga nidra to regulate the nervous system and help you achieve deep rest and restoration in-between baby feeds, which aids in healing.
A note on the postpartum period from a South Asian cultural perspective, which greatly informs the way I care for my families:
The first 40 days after giving birth is called “chilla” in Pakistan, and “sawa mahina” (1.25 months) in Punjabi. This time is considered both sacred and vulnerable for the birthing person and baby, as the “veil” between this world and the unseen/ethereal realm is still lifted. They are transitioning into this new iteration of being. They will stay indoors during this time, avoid being exposed to cold temperatures, and, if nursing, nurse on demand. The birthing person abstains from household tasks, physical activity, and interactions that can cause stress or emotional upset. Trusted family members “mother the mother” and care for the family, so the new parents can heal, bond with, and nurture the new baby. Great emphasis is placed on rest and proper nourishment. By the end of this period, the new parents should feel confident in their ability to transition from receiving consistent care to caring for their baby and their own needs more independently, knowing that their support system is there to hold them when needed, as we are all called on to collectively hold each other.
*One-time visits, a la carte services, planning sessions, and healing sessions, are open to everyone. Please fill out a contact form or send me an email to schedule an appointment as a new client, or if you’d like to learn more about my offerings. If you’re interested in labor support, please schedule an initial consultation .