Elizabeth Bloomquist: Birth & Postpartum Doula Services

10/07/2024

Today is a new day here in WNC. I am an Asheville postpartum doula. The past 11 days the needs of our community have been changing daily. Many of us are still without basic needs (power and water) and cell or internet service. We are starting to enter the long term planning stage. I have been amazed at how resourceful and creative our community is. I have access to supplies and locals doulas and parents that want to help. My focus is to get support and supplies to all of our WNC families that are expecting or have babies at home, that are still in the area. We can come and offer in-person support and assistance, help with infant feeding of all varieties,
troubleshoot strategies for long-term bottle washing and toilet flushing and just come and help you at home so you can have a moment to cry or scream alone. There is no question or need too trivial. These supplies and services come free of charge. Even if you are “ok” and have “everything” you need, let us be there for you. I can also connect you with free perinatal mental health professionals. We are all in this together. All we need from you, or if you know someone in need, is your contact information (phone number, email, Facebook messenger, address if not service) and we will connect with you and get you what you need. We have access to so much to help. We are here for you, now and two months from now. It’s ok to not be ok.

Call, text, email or message me!
828-280-9058
Elizabeth@bloomquistashevilledoula.com

03/24/2023

Hello Facebook land, it’s been awhile. Letting you know I’m still here, even if I’m not on social media. I have been spending my time and energy working with amazing clients, without breaks, for the last few years. With 600 hours of doula support already under my belt this year I don’t see me stopping anytime soon. 😉💞I have limited availability, but don’t hesitate to reach out to chat if you are looking for birth or postpartum support.

04/24/2020

Memories. Bliss. Repeat.

04/20/2020

Parent support group each Thursday with an amazing Asheville IBCLC. Mountain Lactation Services knows her stuff and offers (virtual and in-home visits when necessary) billable to most insurance.

Starting Thursday’s at 8:30AM EST Parent support for half hour, will re-evaluate the time as the weeks progress. FREE safe space to learn about all things new parent related and breast/chest-feeding

04/18/2020

Are you currently expecting or at home with your baby(ies)? I am here for you and your growing family, whether this is your first or 6th pregnancy or postpartum time.

If you are interested in looking into birth or postpartum doula support, contact me or (Doulas of Asheville directly) to talk about the variety of options available during this ever-changing time. All of our virtual packages are at about half the price of our usual rates and have the flexibility of switching to in-person support if that becomes an option.

Everyone of the professionals on the Doulas of Asheville are here and available for you. We have been able to support many families this week and want to make sure every family has the support they need.

If you have a baby in their first year, I invite you to sign up for a complimentary virtual postpartum doula session. There are slots available as early as this Monday, all you have to do is sign-up online. We are here. I look forward to supporting you.

Virtual doula support for people looking for support from a doula when they don’t have access to a doula in their location or for when visitor restrictions won’t allow for a doula to be at your birth. We provide virtual doula support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum time. Full-service...

04/17/2020

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Doulas of Asheville offers several online birth classes, online breastfeeding class, online newborn care / baby 101 class, and virtual doula services to growing families everywhere. In western North Carolina we also offer in-person classes and doula support. Online birth class.

04/15/2020

You are not alone. Don’t wait to ask for support.

Postpartum Support International offers a wide variety of online support groups and resources and a list of local professionals in your area that are trained in PMADs.

Online Support Groups- https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/groups_detail.cfm?cid=17&CFID=1793798&CFTOKEN=9ea1b85af8543203-D2746848-0C14-1113-93A627802D67DAD4

PSI Hotline and text service, along with other crisis hotline information- https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-helpline-english-and-spanish/

Local perinatal mental health providers- https://psidirectory.com

Symptoms and risk factors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

04/09/2020

A great tool to have during any time. The download is free for the month of April. 💞

For the benefit of all, through the end of April we are providing this important hypnosis track for free, to help you release tension, stress and anxiety so your feelings will become more positive. Our Eliminate Stress and Anxiety hypnosis track guides you to relax your body and mind very deeply and...

04/05/2020

Current World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.

Close contact and early, exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to thrive.

A woman with COVID-19 should be supported to
• breastfeed safely
• hold her newborn skin-to-skin
• share a room with her baby

03/28/2020

Morning to you! Today is the start of a new day. Each day the last few weeks has changed as much as life usually changes in a year sometimes. For those of you that are expecting or have a new little one(s) at home, this changing time has come with it's ups and downs. Your doulas are here for you now more than ever. This is a time to reach out for support. We are offering virtual birth doula packages and settling into our new roles and what support looks like when we can't squeeze your hips. We can look you into the eyes and breathe with you, offer many layers of informational and emotional support and help you create a safe space for you and your family to bring new life into the world. This will be a time that we will all remember and I am here with you.

We are staying up-to-date and informed and have rewritten the book to switch over to a completely virtual platform. Call, text, facetime, zoom chat, email me anytime to see what support can look like for you. Sponsorships will be available if you are in need of other local resources or support (or if you want to donate to a good cause, support a doula client with a donation). You can reach me personally at (828) 280-9058 or Elizabeth@bloomquistashevilledoula.com. For all details and pricing you can hire me through Asheville's doula agency, Doulas of Asheville. Support your local doulas, so we can support your family.

Hint: Even if your aren't a Asheville local Asheville. All of Doulas of Asheville's childbirth classes are now available virtually to everyone at a reduced cost.

Virtual doula support for people looking for support from a doula when they don’t have access to a doula in their location or for when visitor restrictions won’t allow for a doula to be at your birth. We provide virtual doula support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum time. Full-service...

03/17/2020

If you are in need of diapers, wipes or formula, or if you have extra supplies or cash to donate, go by Lollipop Kids Consignment to pick up a bag of supplies or drop off donations. We are all in this together.

If any if you need extra assistance during this time or want some help navigating questions you have, or just need a mental health check-in...reach out to me anytime. (828) 280-9058

Today we took as much as we could haul to Lollipops Ltd, at 1950 Hendersonville Road. They are a children’s consignment store and will be giving out baby supplies for free to folks who need them. We brought diapers size N-3, canisters of powder formula and packages of wipes. Please share this resource with anyone who might need it as we all try to navigate these uncertain times. Please reach out directly to Lollipops with questions or for more info. And thank you Lollipops for this incredible service to the community! Stay healthy and safe! ❤️

03/10/2020

One of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health is get restful sleep at night. I support families as a postpartum doula, trained in perinatal mental health, with in-person and informational support from 10pm-6am or 11pm-7am. Call, text or email me anytime. Really, anytime. We understandably get most of our email and text inquiries between midnight and 4am. (828) 280-9058, elizabeth@bloomquistashevilledoula.com.

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