Growing bones is serious business.

While pregnancy can be a joyus time for the expectant mother, it can also be overwhleming and exhuasting. We want to help make your pregnancy as comfortable as possible, both physically and emotionally. Our licensed massage therapists and certified Doula have specific knowledge to alleviate pain, understand all stages of your pregnancy, and lend emotional support. Knowledge is power, power = fearlessness. Our services range from a variety or workshops to pregnancy massage. Read more about our offerings, and allow us to be a supportive friend and resource during your journey.

The Social Doula

Secret Doss

 

"From a very young age, I knew that my mission in life was to work with families who were expecting new life!  At the age of twelve I had the amazing experience of being involved in the birth of my youngest brother and I was hooked!  I  proudly accomplished my dream of becoming a doula in February of 2016, the same year I would deliver a beautiful, healthy, baby boy.  My biggest passion is educating people on the benefits of massage therapy and hiring a doula to attend their birth.  That's why I started "The Social Doula." I want this to be a destination full of education and community.  I love helping my fellow doulas expand their practice and gain exposure to clients in their areas. Together we can help create a safe space where all women can birth without fear and birth the way they desire!"

 

The No-Nonsense Guide to Birth

"The No-Nonsense Guide to Birth" workshop is a series of four classes designed to prepare you for birth from A-Z. Are you overwhelmed with the amount of information or advice out there about pregnancy, birth, & postpartum?Many women don't want to think about birth until its "go time." This can cause a lot of fear and anxiety during the labor process. Some women read everything they can get their hands on to try and prepare for the big day but then get overwhelmed with the amount of information they are trying to process. Much like a wedding planner can help to calm a stress filled bride, a DOULA can help calm the fear and anxiety a new mom might be feeling when preparing for a baby's arrival! "The No-Nonsense Guide to Birth" will explore the whole process in a way that is easy to understand without the information becoming overwhelming. We will talk about decisions that need to be made and all the things most books don't like to talk about. The more informed we are, the less fear we have. This will be the most straightforward, fact based class you take when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The workshop is divided into the following series prenatal labor postpartum lactation

CLASS 1

PREGNANCY

Congratulations!! You are growing beautiful life in that powerful womb!  Now is the time to learn all about what is happening with your body and begin preparing your tribe for the big day! It’s the perfect opportunity to start practicing the relaxation techniques that will carry you throughout the birthing process and keep you focused and calm when you need it most!  In this class, we will cover:

  • Beliefs about birth
  • Choices to make ahead of time
  • Creating your birth team
  • Communication
  • Prenatal care and anatomy
  • Relaxation exercises
CLASS 2

LABOR

Ready, set, breathe!  When you spend nine months growing, protecting, and preparing for this day, when it arrives, you want everything to go smoothly and perfectly according to plan but in reality, we must always prepare for the unexpected! When the day finally arrives, will you be educated enough to handle an unanticipated event?  Will you feel confident enough to advocate for your rights and make informed decisions?  This class is designed to prepare you for the birth process in these ways:

  • Your support team
  • Medical terms, decisions, and options
  • The stages and speed of labor
  • Unexpected events & interventions
  • Comfort measures and massage for labor
  • Understanding and releasing fear
CLASS 3

POSTPARTUM

The baby has arrived!!  Now what?!  You have just given birth and your world has forever changed.  Do you know what to expect from your body and your baby?  How will this new addition and new world affect your emotions and the people around you?  This class will offer you:

  • Postpartum recovery and expectations
  • Newborn decision making and care
  • Baby blues / Postpartum depression
  • Bringing baby home
  • Balancing life and accepting help
  • Nourishment and activity
CLASS 4

NOURISHMENT FOR BABY

Feeding your child is an important part of their growth and development!  Regardless of how you decide to feed baby we want to support that decision and make sure that you are educated about the many ways you can provide that nourishment.  Within this supportive environment you will learn:

  • Methods of feeding
  • Anatomy of lactation
  • Techniques and positions
  • Breastfeeding, pumping, and formula education
  • 12 months of nutrients for baby
  • Common issues and solutions

Pricing & Schedule

"The No-Nonsense Guide to Birth" workshop is offered monthly, typically the first weekend of the month.   You may choose to complete the entire series in one weekend, or attend one or two classes over a series of months.  For convenience in scheduling, the class follows the same format each month. PRICING: $100/class or $350 for series. We do offer the series of classes in bundles with pregnancy massage, view more information here.

Saturday, March 10th

  • 9-12 Pregnancy
  • (break for lunch)
  • 2-5 Labor

Sunday, March 11

  • 1-4 Postpartum
  • (break for dinner)
  • 6-9 Nourishment For Baby

Saturday, April 7th

  • 9-12 Pregnancy
  • (break for lunch)
  • 2-5 Labor

Sunday, April 8th

  • 1-4 Postpartum
  • (break for dinner)
  • 6-9 Nourishment For Baby

Saturday, May 5th

  • 9-12 Pregnancy
  • (break for lunch)
  • 2-5 Labor

Sunday, May 6th

  • 1-4 Postpartum
  • (break for dinner)
  • 6-9 Nourishment For Baby

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