What makes Life’s Journey stand out for hospital and birth center births?
When Covid-19 restrictions were in place for four years, Life’s Journey was only able to support assisted and unassisted home births and mothers who labored as long as possible at home before going into the hospital / birth center with virtual support. Why is this important? Life’s Journey KNOWS physiological birth.. how to spot the signs for labor progression without vaginal checks, can help you understand the different stages of labor, can help you find the most suitable positions for you during labor and birth, how to fully serve the mother through any pain or anguish, how to help their labors be shorter, can help you find the position of your baby through belly mapping, can help you hear your baby’s heartbeat through a fetoscope (it sounds different!), how to help families feel confident through labor and birth, how to help bring couples/families together through unforgettable and cherished moments, and so so so much more. The mothers have included high risk, VBAC, breech, shoulder dystocia, first time moms, multiple time moms, repeat client moms, and more. These years have taught me a lot and I cherish these experiences, which will help me greatly serve you as you go through one of the best and most important moments in your life.
Hospital and Birth Center Packages
Serving almost all of NJ.
Packages can be customized to meet your needs. Virtual support is available.
Certified Holistic Doula + Certified in Breech Birth by Breech Without Borders + Certified Peer Lactation Counselor + Certified in completing a DONA Birth Doula training + Certified in Rebozo by Jill with Wise Birth Choices + Certified TENS Unit usage through DONA + Completed Spinning Babies Resolving Shoulder Dystocia
The Hospital / Birth Center Birth Package 1 - $1,750
Most popular package for hospital and birth center births.
Includes:
- One hour FREE consultation: This is an opportunity for you to learn more about me and if I will be a great asset to you. This is important because you want to be comfortable with anyone on your birth team who will support your choices and encourage your wishes for a wonderful birth experience. This is an important life event and should be treated with respect, love, care, and warmth.
- Two prenatal meetings: We will discuss your goals, options, and ideas for a positive birth experience. We can create a birth plan tailored to your needs. We will go over coping measures, positions during labor and birth, postpartum plans, and more! We can discuss topics using research materials to help you make the best, informed decisions. We can help your partner in providing the support you may need during all stages of labor. If birthing in the hospital, helping families prepare for their hospital birth, learn about the different signs for “progression”, the red flags of medical interference, and more. This is our time to help you best achieve the birth outcome you prefer.
- Continuous phone call, text, and email support from sign up to postpartum so we can answer your questions and reduce any fears or concerns you may have.
- On call for when you and baby believe baby is ready to arrive.
- Access to use: various essential oils, fetal stethoscope, and more.
- For you to have: honey sticks, herbal tea, herbal sitz baths, and more.
- Labor and birth support: You will have continuous support throughout your labor experience. We will apply the strategies discussed and try to achieve your birth plan as best as possible. Do not feel under pressure if your labor takes long. You will have the support from beginning to as long as you need, including an hour or two after birth! I can help assist you in settling with the baby prior to my departure. Breastfeeding support is available. This is a very special time and will be treated as such!
- One postpartum phone call: This is a great way to reflect on your birth experience, address any concerns and/or needs you or baby may have, and provide any resources or referrals you may need.
The Hospital / Birth Center Birth Package 2 - $2,300
Includes:
- One hour FREE consultation: This is an opportunity for you to learn more about me and if I will be a great asset to you. This is important because you want to be comfortable with anyone on your birth team who will support your choices and encourage your wishes for a wonderful birth experience. This is an important life event and should be treated with respect, love, care, and warmth.
- Two prenatal meetings: We will discuss your goals, options, and ideas for a positive birth experience. We can create a birth plan tailored to your needs. We will go over coping measures, positions during labor and birth, postpartum plans, and more! We can discuss topics using research materials to help you make the best, informed decisions. We can help your partner in providing the support you may need during all stages of labor. If birthing in the hospital, helping families prepare for their hospital birth, learn about the different signs for “progression”, the red flags of medical interference, and more. This is our time to help you best achieve the birth outcome you prefer.
- Continuous phone call, text, and email support from sign up to postpartum so we can answer your questions and reduce any fears or concerns you may have.
- On call for when you and baby believe baby is ready to arrive.
- Access to use: various essential oils, fetal stethoscope, and more.
- For you to have: honey sticks, herbal tea, herbal sitz baths, and more.
- Labor and birth support: You will have continuous support throughout your labor experience. We will apply the strategies discussed and try to achieve your birth plan as best as possible. Do not feel under pressure if your labor takes long. You will have the support from beginning to as long as you need, including an hour or two after birth! I can help assist you in settling with the baby prior to my departure. Breastfeeding support is available. This is a very special time and will be treated as such!
- One postpartum session at a four hour block: This is a great way to reflect on your birth experience and help you transition to parenthood. This is where we will apply your postpartum plan and any additional support you may need. This is a time for healing, showering, napping, addressing any concerns and/or needs you or baby may have, and provide any resources or referrals you may need. Postpartum visits are to be used within 2 weeks.
- One lactation counseling session: This service includes breastfeeding/pumping/supplemental counseling, baby latching issues and positions, understanding a baby’s intake amount and output, transitioning back to work, emotional support for you, education, resources, referrals, and more!
- One Kinesio-Taping Session: This is a great alternative that can help relieve some pregnancy and postpartum symptoms, i.e. back pain, sciatica, sacroiliac pain, and help support abdomen separation. This can help allow your body to move better by allowing better posture and decreasing pain. This session will be scheduled on the same day as a postpartum session.
On A Budget Hospital or Birth Center Support -
$1,300 in person birth or $950 with virtual birth
Includes:
- One hour FREE PHONE consultation: This is an opportunity for you to learn more about me and if I will be a great asset to you. This is important because you want to be comfortable with anyone on your birth team who will support your choices and encourage your wishes for a wonderful birth experience. This is an important life event and should be treated with respect, love, care, and warmth.
- One 3 hours prenatal VIRTUAL meeting: We will discuss your goals, options, and ideas for a positive birth experience. We will go over coping measures, positions during labor and birth, postpartum plans, and more! We can create a birth plan tailored to your needs. We can discuss topics using research materials to help you make the best, informed decisions. We can help your partner in providing the support you may need during all stages of labor. If birthing in the hospital, helping families prepare for their hospital birth, learn about the different signs for “progression”, the red flags of medical interference, and more. This is our time to help you best achieve the birth outcome you prefer.
- Continuous phone and email support from sign up to postpartum so we can answer your questions and reduce any fears or concerns you may have.
- On call for when you and baby believe baby is ready to arrive.
- (In person or virtual) labor and birth support: You will have continuous support throughout your labor experience. We will apply the strategies discussed and try to achieve your birth plan as best as possible. Do not feel under pressure if your labor takes long. You will have the support from beginning to as long as you need, including an hour or two after birth! I can help assist you in settling with the baby prior to my departure. Breastfeeding support is available. This is a very special time and will be treated as such!