Kristen Taylor
(413) 626-7060
67 Aqua Vitae Rd
Hadley, MA 01035
              Birth Services
Birth Doula and Monitrice Serving Western Massachusetts
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*If you choose the Holistic Doula Package you are hiring me as a doula and an herbalist. Always discuss your plans with your pregnancy care provider. None of the care I provide is intended to constitute or substitute for medical care.

My service area generally includes all of western Massachusetts. I am also willing to travel to southern NH and VT as well as northern CT and central MA.

*As a birth services client you receive 10% off any other service I offer.

If you have questions or would like to set up an initial consultation please call (413) 626-7060 or email me.

*Postpartum doula services are also available on an hourly basismailto:kristen@windyroots.com?subject=Doulashapeimage_3_link_0
 
Windy Roots Birth Services  
Kristen Taylor
Doula, Monitrice, Herbalist and Breastfeeding Counselor serving Western Massachusetts What is a Doula?
The simple answer is that a doula is a professionally trained woman who supports a mother (and her partner) during labor.

The reality is that a doula provides emotional, physical and educational support throughout one of the most pivotal and transformative times of your life. She empowers a woman to find her strength and voice in her sacred birthing experience. She brings a plethora of comfort measures and knowledge of the birthing process to ease tension, pain and anxiety with love, nurturing  and information.

                                                                                            Doula Support Includes:
-Preparation for labor                                       -Education about pregnancy, labor, birth, options, interventions, procedures, etc
-Massage                                                                -Acupressure                                                                                  -Aromatherapy               
- Labor/Birth positions                                    -Pain management techniques (non-medical)                       -Partner Support                                                                                                                           -Reassurance, affirmations, and guidance during labor and support for all of your choices                -Advocacy and information during labor                -Guided meditation, visualizations and hypnosis for childbirth.                                      
-Assistance with Hynobirthing, Birthing from Within, Bradley, Lamaze and other birthing styles
-Breastfeeding support                                    -Herbal, homeopathic and nutritional support
 
Basic Doula Package
 
-Free initial consultation followed by 2-5 prenatal visits.
 
-Unlimited phone and email support (between 8am and 8pm) throughout pregnancy.
 
-Help in clarifying your wishes for birth, writing a birth plan and education about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and baby care.
 
-Guidance in exploring your emotional journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
 
-Time to explore pain coping techniques and positions with hands-on practice and guidance
 
-Basic supportive herbal guidance for a healthy pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery.
 
-On call 24/7 from 37 weeks for support or questions
 
-Empowering support through labor, the birth and early postpartum including physical comfort support, emotional support and information support at home and/or in the hospital.
 
-1-2 postpartum visits .
 
-Basic breastfeeding support/education
 
-Available by phone between 8am and 8pm for any questions or support for three weeks following the birth
 
-Cost: $700 (with a sliding scale of $500-700 available)
 
Holistic Doula Package
 
-Free initial consultation followed by 3-6 prenatal visits.
 
-Unlimited phone and email support (between 8am and 8pm) throughout pregnancy.
 
-Help in clarifying your wishes for birth, writing a birth a plan and education about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and baby care.
 
-Guidance in exploring your emotional journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
 
-Time to explore pain coping techniques and positions with hands-on practice and guidance  
 
-Henna artwork or belly casting
 
-Assistance with determining fetal position and using optimal fetal positioning
 
-Nutritional assessment and recommendations
 
-Full herbal consultation if desired with guidance on using herbs, nutrition and homeopathic remedies to relieve common problems associated with pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
 
-Recommendations for the use of herbs or homeopathic remedies in acute situations (for example, a stalled labor or breastfeeding problem)
 
-On call 24/7 from 37 weeks for support or questions
 
-Empowering support through labor, the birth and early postpartum including physical comfort support, emotional support and information support at home and/or in the hospital.
 
-2-3 postpartum visits.
 
-Basic breastfeeding support/education as well as assessment and recommendations for acute problems.
 
-Weight checks for baby, basic well baby checks.
 
-Available by phone between 8am and 8pm for any questions or support for six weeks following the birth
 
-Cost $850 (with a sliding scale of $750-850 available)