What makes Life’s Journey stand out for home 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.
Unassisted Home Birth 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 Unassisted Home Birth Package 1* - $2,500
Most popular unassisted home birth package.
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.
Three 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, belly mapping, positions during labor and birth, learn about evidence-based research and materials, postpartum plans, and more 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. 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.
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! Also, relax with your newborn as your birthing area is cleaned up for you. 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!
Access to use: various essential oils, fetal stethoscope, digital scale for baby’s weight, and more.
For you to have: honey sticks, herbal tea, herbal sitz baths, a crocheted umbilical cord tie, and more.
One postpartum visit: 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 Unassisted Home Birth Package 2* - $3,300
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.
Three 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, belly mapping, positions during labor and birth, learn about evidence-based research and materials, postpartum plans, and more 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. 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.
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! Also, relax with your newborn as your birthing area is cleaned up for you. 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!
Access to use: various essential oils, fetal stethoscope, digital scale for baby’s weight, and more.
For you to have: honey sticks, herbal tea, herbal sitz baths, a crocheted umbilical cord tie, and more.
Three Postpartum Sessions at four hour blocks: 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 as well as have light cleaning, organizing, and cooking/prepping food for you. These postpartum sessions should be used within two weeks postpartum.
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! This session will be scheduled on the same day as a postpartum session.
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.
* For unassisted births, it is important to be educated in birth itself, what to expect, possible outcomes, etc.. I will support a woman who chooses this option, if she is educated on the subject at hand. However, doulas are not medically trained professionals. I advise you to seek prenatal care from an OB-GYN, CNM, or CPM for medical care.