With Jessica at Gaia Care D&L Services©, women are accompanied in their prenatal through postpartum journey to help ensure a safe, memorable, and satisfying birth experience. I am trained to provide continuous support (physical, mental, & emotional) along with various comfort measures to help cope with discomfort and pain during labor and birth. With my knowledge and experience, I can help gather
information you many need to make decisions that will best fit your situation, as well as for your desired birth experience. I can provide reassurance and perspective, and help with any resources you may need reference to. If you decide against a non-medicated birth I am available for prenatal and postpartum doula work only. If you are choosing to have a medicated birth but still looking for support to keep labor progressing, comfort, and during delivery I can absolutely work with you in that as well. I am able to suggest labor progress techniques, relaxation, breath and sounding suggestions, prenatal, labor and birth positioning, and other comfort measures. I will offer you a personalized birth story and though I am not a professional photographer I will take photos for you along your journey. I will refer you to a professional photographer if requested or medical support staff if necessary. My overall goal is to help make your birth journey match your perfect visualization. In addition I am available for hire during pregnancy for shower and baby planning in general, registry, and design. This is not included in my doula package so let me know if this is an interest you might have. As a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) I can support you through the early stages of breastfeeding. I will educate you on in-depth knowledge of breastfeeding, and can assist in research and referrals regarding any questions and concerns you and your baby may have in the future. My credentials include a B.A. in Psychology, Certified Doula, Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, Certified Placenta Specialist, and CPR certified for both adults and infants. I have also become well educated with Hypnobabies© and can provide the home study materials as well as guidance in your process of hypnosis if that is a comfort method you choose. I also can teach breastfeeding classes, and hold art, sleep, play, and exercise workshops or support groups in Folsom please check my events for updates on these. I am certified in placenta encapsulation and would be honored to perform the sacred practice for you and your family. I understand that during this time you become superhuman with strength, as well as succumbed with vulnerability. I have found my passion in providing protection, knowledge, and support throughout your journey for you and your partner. I want everyone to feel welcome and have an option for everyone. It's so important to me that we change the way we birth in America. For any questions/ details on things like comfort measures, or any specifications on the services I provide please contact me.
