Services for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
Childbirth Education
"Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear."​
-Jane Weideman
Comprehensive Live Virtual Class Series
Join me for an engaging and interactive virtual classroom experience! Designed to feel like in-person classes, a variety of teaching methods and activities are utilized to build relationships, practice skills, and gain knowledge to prepare you and your partner for your best birth experience.
10-Week Bradley® Childbirth Education Series covers:
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Pregnancy nutrition & activity/movement
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Relaxation (physical, mental, emotional)
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Identifying & advocating for your birth preferences
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The partner's role
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Stages of labor & birth
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Hormones of labor
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Labor positions & coping measures
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Potential interventions & pain management
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Situational strategies & decision-making tools
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Transition to parenthood
Most couples begin a Bradley® class in their fifth or sixth month of pregnancy.
The class includes the full series of comprehensive, interactive instruction and many supportive resources. This also includes availability, outside of class, to answer questions or address specific issues.
Each class is about 2.5 hours long, for a total of 25 hours of instruction.
Cost of the 10-week comprehensive series is $395/couple.
A $50 registration fee reserves your spot in the class.
Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Upcoming Class Schedule
Late Spring 2026 Series
Tuesday evenings via Zoom
​Begins May 19, 2026 from 6:30-9:00p CST
Best for AUG, SEPT, OCT est. due dates
Summer 2026 Series
Wednesday evenings via Zoom
​Tentatively begins July 8, 2026
6:30-9:00p CST
Best for SEPT, OCT, NOV est. due dates
Fall 2026 Series
Wednesday evenings via Zoom
​Tentatively begins September 2026
6:30-9:00p CST
Best for DEC, JAN, FEB est. due dates
Frequently Asked Questions: Childbirth Classes
Do you offer virtual classes?
Currently, all group childbirth classes are taught LIVE AND VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Classes are designed to encourage participation, discussion and interaction to feel much like an in-person class. Participants are encouraged to connect with one another and the virtual format allows couples to join from all over the Midwest and beyond.
What are the benefits of a live, interactive group childbirth class?
Students really enjoy interacting with other couples in a similar stage of life, sometimes leading to lifelong friendships and support during the early parenting years. Couples are able to discuss various birth options and preferences while small group activities make learning fun and interactive. A live class with an instructor allows students to ask questions in real-time and provides a more enriching and engaging learning environment. A set class time also helps hold couples accountable to focus on birth preparation amongst all of life's other draws for attention.
Why is your childbirth education series 10 weeks long?
The comprehensive series covers so much more than just the essentials of the labor process. Learning the breadth and depth of information related to the foundations of a joyful and healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum takes time. Each week builds on the information learned in the weeks prior. Preparing the body and mind for the labor and transition to parenthood also takes time, dedication and practice. Couples discover better connection and communication in their relationships as they go through the class, creating a strong foundation for parenthood. You, your baby, and your family are worth the investment!
Birth Doula Services
My Philosophy
After attending births for over 20 years, my philosophy continues to be one of supporting and optimizing the normal process of pregnancy, labor and postpartum life. Through communication and connection with my clients, I am able to help align their unique qualities and desires with the natural process, while also equipping them to handle the unexpected. I offer continuous support regardless of the challenge or outcome, meeting each client where they are along the journey.
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I am also a firm believer in providing support for dads and partners. Their perspective and support of the birthing mother is unique. This requires special attention to enhance their support skills and offer reprieve and emotional support when needed, which ultimately helps reduce fear and enhance enjoyment of their baby's birth.​
Meet with Me
Our relationship will begin with our initial consultation. During which, we will get to know each other and see if we are a good fit. I will ask questions to learn more about your desires for your birth and you will have the opportunity to ask me questions to see how I can best support you.
What's Included?
My doula services are personalized to you and your unique needs.
However, each client will recieve the following:
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up to 3 prenatal visits to become acquainted, explore and discuss priorities, fears or concerns, identify birth preferences and plan for labor, birth, and postpartum
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Support throughout pregnancy including resources, referrals and communication via phone, text or email as needed
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On-call (24/7) services beginning 2 weeks prior to your estimated due date until 2 weeks after birth
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Communication and in-person support as needed through all stages of labor
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Immediate postpartum support for a few hours after birth
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Postpartum check-ins via phone or text in the first couple weeks
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At least one in-home postpartum visit to check on your recovery, needs, & breastfeeding and to process and discuss your birth experience
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Photos during or after birth, if desired, with your camera
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A written birth timeline
Investment: $1,495*
​*Discounts available for those enrolled in my group childbirth education class and repeat clients
Frequently Asked Questions: Birth Doula Support
How do you view your role as a doula?
My role as doula begins with our first interaction where I learn about your values and desires for your birth experience. Once we decide we are a good fit, I become your guide as you prepare for your best birth experience. I do this by asking key questions, providing information & resources, and teaching you tools and skills for advocacy, coping and support. My role is also to be the person you can ask any question, while supporting both you and your partner. During labor, my role is to providing continuous physical, emotional, informational and logistical support as dictated by the type of labor you are experiencing. I not only prepare you for a healthy pregnancy and positive birth experience, but also for a smooth transition into parenthood.
When should we hire you?
As soon as you determine you would like me to join your birth team! Hiring me as your doula earlier in pregnancy allows more time for connection & building rapport, defining birth values & choices, and providing support for anything that comes up during pregnancy. I only take a couple clients per month, so hiring earlier increases the chance I will be available.
Do you offer doula services for your childbirth education students?
Yes, absolutely, if you are within my service area! Providing doula services through your labor and birth and early postpartum is a natural extension of the relationship we begin during chidlbirth education classes.
Prenatal Nutrition Coaching
Confused about what to eat during pregnancy? You're not alone. Most information about food during pregnancy focuses on weird cravings, eating for two, and what NOT to eat.
What if you had someone to guide you and help figure out what your cravings are telling you, what "eating for two" actually means, and the abundance of foods to nourish yourself and your growing baby during pregnancy?
One-on-One Coaching
One-on-one coaching empowers you to learn, discover and make choices in alignment with your goals. My role, as coach, is to help you navigate and support the journey. Together, we assess where you are & where you want to go, and then create a map of how best to get there. We build upon your strengths & preferences, enhance your skills & knowledge, and take practical steps that fit within your lifestyle.
Curious about what this would look like for you and how you might benefit?
Let's talk!
Tell me about your lifestyle, foods you like, kitchen skills, shopping patterns and more. Perhaps there are things you'd like to change and don't know where to begin. You'd like to know how to eat to best support your pregnancy and growing baby, but find yourself unsure or tired of only being told what NOT to eat.
