At Little Light of Mine Doula Care, I offer compassionate, personalized support for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum transitions. Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, healing through loss, or adjusting to the postpartum experience. I am here to create a safe, kind, and caring space for you and your family.
FAQs
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Birth and postpartum doulas offer compassionate care and guidance from pregnancy through postpartum. Providing physical comfort and position changes and suggestions, and emotional support. Together, we will navigate your birthing desires and preferences, explore relaxation techniques, and support you to making informed decisions throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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Birth doulas provide support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience. In 2017 the Cochrane Review published synthesized data from 26 studies with a total of 15,858 women showing the value of continuous support during birth. Significant benefits included:
• Increased likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
• Shorter labor duration
• Reduced use of pain medication
• Lower rates of cesarean births
• Improved perceptions of the birth experience
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I have supported families at hospitals across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including:
Washington, DC
• George Washington University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Sibley Medical Hospital
Maryland
• Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross (Silver Spring, Germantown), Howard County General Hospital
Virginia
• Inova Hospital (Alexandria, Fair Oaks)
• Virginia Hospital Center
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Yes! I support homebirths providing doula support to families who wish to labor at home alongside a licensed midwife from birth through the immediate postpartum period.
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The second to early third trimester is an ideal time to begin working together, allowing us to build rapport and connection through prenatal visits. This ensures you feel comfortable and supported when we enter your designated birth space. However, last-minute bookings may also be possible based on availability
Doula Care Packages + Services
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(1-2) Prenatal visit + text and email support - On-call for your birth from 36 weeks to your estimated due date - Continuous in person birth support from active labor through 2 hours postpartum - Latching initiation and feeding support - Birth Guide - Tailored discussion for birth desires, comfort measures and position changes - Postpartum text check-ins from birth to 8 weeks - (1) postpartum doula visits + birth processing 2-3 hours)
Energy Exchange
$2200
(4-6 installment payment option available)
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(1-2 Prenatal visit(s) + unlimited text and email support - On-call for your birth from 34 weeks to your estimated due date - Continuous in person birth support from active labor through 2 hours postpartum - Latching initiation and feeding support - Birth Guide - Tailored discussion for birth desires, comfort measures and position changes - Postpartum text check-ins from birth to 8 weeks
(3) Postpartum Visits - (3-4 hours) each:
- How to use baby products: diapers, swaddles, baby wearing/wraps, and more..
- Baby care: holding baby while you have a moment. A moment to shower, to eat, to rest, to walk around and get fresh air or indulge in a cup of tea or coffee.
- A listening ear: motherhood and parenthood can be a huge transition time for families. I am here to provide a non-judgmental ear and an open heart.
- Light housework: washing and sterilizing bottles, laundry, and light tidy.
- Lactation and feeding suggestions: *Disclaimer: I am not a lactation counselor or consultant. However, I have supported families in their feeding journey. My personal views are fed is best. So I am happy to explore options with you as you navigate what works best for you and your baby.
$2500
(4-6 installment payment option available)
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Loss whether unintentionally through bereavement in any of the trimesters or intentional birth release requires healing the body, mind, and spirit after birth. Giving a sacred opportunity for rest, compassion, care, and an extra pair of hands. These visits can be used in a way that serves you and your family the most.
Rates
Offering virtual or in person visits (1-2 hours)
Hourly $50 hour or love offerings
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After birth is a space and time filled with full days an unpredictable nights. Postpartum care within the first few days to week requires compassion, care, and an extra pair of hands that can provide you and your family with rest and a reset. These visits can be used in a way that serves you and your family the most.
*Day Support - At this time due to having a little one of my own, I am unable to provide night support
Services:
- How to use baby products: diapers, swaddles, baby wearing/wraps, and more..- Baby care: holding baby while you have a moment. A moment to shower, to eat, to rest, to walk around and get fresh air or indulge in a cup of tea or coffee.
- A listening ear: motherhood and parenthood can be a huge transition time for families. I am here to provide a non-judgmental ear and an open heart.
- Light housework: washing and sterilizing bottles, laundry, and light tidy.
- Lactation and feeding suggestions: *Disclaimer: I am not a lactation counselor or consultant. However, I have supported families in their feeding journey. My personal views are fed is best. So I am happy to explore options with you as you navigate what works best for you and your baby.
Packages:
3 visits (2-3 hours each visit)
$180
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How to purchase a doula care package?
Before moving forward and making a commitment, please schedule a doula consultation by emailing me at littlelightofminedoulacare@gmail.com
After our consultation, click on the image of the package you would like to purchase, and use any of the payment methods available. If you have any questions or specific needs, feel free to reach out—I’m here to support you.
