Frequently
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Your questions are welcome
Asking questions is essential to your decision making process. I have a few frequently asked questions listed below, but if you don't find an answer, just ask me in my contact form. Some of your questions might require a personal answer that doesn't quite fit a cookie cutter answer. Many of your questions can also be answered in a consultation!
Massage
6. Is massage appropriate if I have a medical condition?
5. What oils do you use and what kind of sheets do you have?
4. What should I wear or dress to my appointment? Do I have to unrobe all the way for my appointment?
3. Do you only massage prenatal or postpartum?
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Yes, when performed by a trained provider. Prenatal massage is safe throughout pregnancy and is for all trimesters.
In fact, it can help with discomfort such as swelling and pain. There are also studies out there that suggest that frequent massage helps your body have a shorter and more enjoyable pain. If you have any high-risk pregnancy conditions, always check with your care provider first. Prenatal massage reduces back and hip pain, relieves swelling in the legs and feet, eases tension headaches, improves sleep, lowers stress hormones, and supports overall emotional wellbeing. Many clients notice a significant difference after just one session.
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6. Is massage appropriate if I have a medical condition?
5. What oils do you use and what kind of sheets do you have?
4. What should I wear or dress to my appointment? Do I have to unrobe all the way for my appointment?
3. Do you only massage prenatal or postpartum?
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I have adjustable, safe cushions that are designed for pregnancy. Because of this, you can go face down, sidelying, and also face up with a wedge pillow. Certain positions may be prefered by yourself or by your treatment plan to address certain areas.
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Massage
6. Is massage appropriate if I have a medical condition?
5. What oils do you use and what kind of sheets do you have?
4. What should I wear or dress to my appointment? Do I have to unrobe all the way for my appointment?
I will massage all bodies, however my focus is on maternal massage or the female pelvis.
Maternal massage is for those that are trying to conceive to having graduated babies. If you have a male pelvis or are wanting a "regular massage" I recommend booking a full body massage with me.
3. Do you only massage prenatal or postpartum?
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Massage
6. Is massage appropriate if I have a medical condition?
5. What oils do you use and what kind of sheets do you have?
4. What should I wear or dress to my appointment? Do I have to unrobe all the way for my appointment?
Wear whatever is comfortable or works with your day schedule. There is a basket and hanging rack for your clothes when you arrive.
Clients choose their comfort level to dress down and are draped with sheets to cover the areas not being massaged.
3. Do you only massage prenatal or postpartum?
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Massage
6. Is massage appropriate if I have a medical condition?
5. What oils do you use and what kind of sheets do you have?
4. What should I wear or dress to my appointment? Do I have to unrobe all the way for my appointment?
We have a various amount of lotions, oils, and blends that are used during your appointment. The main one that is used for full body massage is fractionated coconut oil, or a custom infused oil blend. If you have an allergy to anything please let us know, as we have something for everyone.
Our sheets are either a polyester or a 100% cotton sheet. If you have a preference please let us know before your appointment. Our sheets are cleaned with persil and laundry sanitizer. If you need your sheets cleaned with sensitive and fragrance free detergent, we have a set set aside for you.
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Massage
6. Is massage appropriate if I have a medical condition?
5. What oils do you use and what kind of sheets do you have?
4. What should I wear or dress to my appointment? Do I have to unrobe all the way for my appointment?
In most cases yes, but it is always best to consult your healthcare provider if you have any specific medical concerns. During your intake, you will have the opportunity to share any health history so your session can be tailored safely and effectively.
3. Do you only massage prenatal or postpartum?
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Massage
Birth Services
6. What happens after the baby is born? When does support end?
5. Will you be in the delivery room the entire time? How much interruption should I plan on for photo?
4. When should I hire you? How many clients do you take at a time?
3. What if my birth goes long or you can't attend due to a family emergency?
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Because of the rhythm in labor, neither role is compromised by myself. I have been doing this long enough that I can see when physical support is needed, and when I can take a step back to take a photo.
As delivery gets closer, most parents do not want physical touch, which allows me to step back and photograph the most important parts of your story - when you meet your baby.
I have only gotten positive feedback on both roles and I am confident you will be satisfied with your experience!
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6. What happens after the baby is born? When does support end?
5. Will you be in the delivery room the entire time? How much interruption should I plan on for photo?
4. When should I hire you? How many clients do you take at a time?
3. What if my birth goes long or you can't attend due to a family emergency?
Doulas are for every birth! There are lots of ways for a doula to support you during an epidural. One being positions, assuring you are getting movement. The other being there to discuss any other interventions with your provider and assure you get all the information to make decisions.
I support all births- no matter the location and the level of interventions chosen. What is most important to me is that you are happy with your birth and feel seen, heard, and supported.
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Birth Services
6. What happens after the baby is born? When does support end?
5. Will you be in the delivery room the entire time? How much interruption should I plan on for photo?
4. When should I hire you? How many clients do you take at a time?
While my goal is to be the one that supports you through the entirety of your birth, I believe that you deserve a doula that is 100% present and focused on you. If labor goes longer than 12 hours, or I have a (rare) reason I cannot attend your birth- I work with a collective of doulas.
I have 1-3 doulas on call every week that you are due that are able to step in. You can meet them at our monthly meet up- which can be found on the Northern Utah Doula Collective website.
3. What if my birth goes long or you can't attend due to a family emergency?
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Birth Services
6. What happens after the baby is born? When does support end?
5. Will you be in the delivery room the entire time? How much interruption should I plan on for photo?
4. When should I hire you? How many clients do you take at a time?
Around 20 weeks is when most families start searching for a doula, but there isn't a defined timeline! Around 20 weeks is a perfect time because you may start feeling a little more present again. (That first semester is ROUGH!) Hiring during the second semester allows enough time to space out your prenatals and get to know your doula.
I typically only take one client at a time, sometimes two with a small overlap of the other. This allows me to make close connections and focus on you- but it does mean that I book out quickly.
3. What if my birth goes long or you can't attend due to a family emergency?
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Birth Services
6. What happens after the baby is born? When does support end?
5. Will you be in the delivery room the entire time? How much interruption should I plan on for photo?
4. When should I hire you? How many clients do you take at a time?
For birth photography, I will arrive once active labor is progressing and showing signs of near labor. I will enter the room and quietly observe from the distance, occasionally taking photos when I'm drawn to something. Most of my clients have not noticed me there and have even described me as a "fly on the wall" when I'm just there for photo services.
However, if I am hired for doula services, I will arrive when you need my support. Typically this is at the start of active labor, when comfort measures on your own are no longer working. You will receive continuous support, with me only leaving for short breaks when needed.
3. What if my birth goes long or you can't attend due to a family emergency?
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Birth Services
6. What happens after the baby is born? When does support end?
5. Will you be in the delivery room the entire time? How much interruption should I plan on for photo?
4. When should I hire you? How do I know which doula is the right one for me?
Once baby is delivered, I wait until I see everything has calmed down and the parents have time to "breathe". During this time (if I'm hired for photo) I will take a few pictures, then leave to allow your family to bond.
As your doula, I will leave once everything is settled and immediate support is not needed. When you're ready we will schedule a postpartum appointment and your support will end to virtual support after your appointment(s) for 6 months after birth.
3. What if my birth goes long or you can't attend due to a family emergency?
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Birth Services
Informed decisions come from a place where you feel safe and have all of the information you need to make a decision. I'll walk you through what you can expect the process to look like when you hire me. There isn't a rush, take your time, and feel confident in your decision.
The Experience
1. Free Consultation
2. Intake Forms, Contract, & Pay Retainer
4. On call 37 weeks
5. Birth & Labor support
6. Postpartum Appointment
3. Prenatal Appointments
Your Doula Experience
After the birth, we will schedule a postpartum appointment within the first two weeks. We will talk about your birth experience, go over your postpartum plan, and I will give you resources as well. Any postpartum add-ons from your package will also be included
When you have decided to hire me and let me know, I'll send an email out to you with forms (general information) an contract (for you to know what to expect and have a mutual agreement) and a $475 non-refundable retainer. Once those are sent, your due date is reserved.
In our consultation, we will get to know each other and the details of your birth. I take the time to help expecting parents to decide what their goals and personal beliefs are about birth. I will also go over how I provide support for you to decide if those match your goals & beliefs.
I provide support when you need me. I remind couples that virtual support during pre-labor is in the best interest for you. At one point in active labor, you will find that additional support is needed and I will attend your birth when you call me. I stay up to 2 hours after the birth.
While I will attend your birth if you go into labor before 37 weeks, I will not be on call. On call means that I am able to attend your birth within the designated timeframe, have a back-up available, and have my phone on me 24/7. I am on call until the arrival of your baby after 37 weeks.
I offer 2 prenatal appointments, they give us the time to connect and prepare for your birth. I talk about comfort measures, birth plans, postpartum plans, labor preparation, and give resources to other professionals. I encourage birth partners to attend as well.
1. Free Consultation
2. Intake Forms, Contract, &pay retainer
3. On call 37 weeks
4. Birth & Labor documentary
5. Online Gallery Delivery
Your Birth Story Experience
6. (Optional) Purchase Albums, Prints, and heirloom products
In our consultation, we will get to know each other and the details of your birth. I go over my photography style and how I photograph in the birth space. For in person consultations, I bring in person photo albums for you to see my portfolio.
You will be given the option to sign a model release, other forms, and a contract. The contract communicates our expectations and commitment to each other, After paying a non-refundable retainer, I will put you on my calendar and you are officially a client.
While I will attend your birth if you go into labor before 37 weeks, I will not be on call. On call means that I am able to attend your birth within the designated timeframe, have a back-up available, and have my phone on me 24/7. I am on call until the arrival of your baby after 37 weeks.
Unless I am attending the birth additionally as a doula (I will then, come when you need support), I come into births when you are in active labor and there are signs you are close to delivering your baby. I stay after the birth up to 2 hours, unless otherwise agreed on.
Your online gallery includes High Resolution (for prints) and Web Resolution (for social media). After delivery, your images will be available for up to 3 months. Images are typically delivered 3-4 weeks after the birth.
After your online gallery is delivered, you have the option to purchase Heirloom albums and other quality prints. These prints are made to last the wear of aging. The images have beautiful quality paper and colors. The albums are handmade to an artisan, museum grade quality.
Your Photo session experience
1. Contract, Retainer & Model Release
2. Photo Session
3. Online Gallery Delivery
4. (Optional) Purchase Albums, Prints, and heirloom products
Once we agree on a day & location to take your photos, I will email you a contract and a model release form. The Model Release form is optional. When you pay a retainer of 50% of the cost, your session is reserved.
I will take beautiful family photos at the agreed location. If you hired me for documentary photos,after introductions, you can return to what you were doing I'll capture those candid moments. For lifestyle photos, I'll photograph guide your family for natural and relaxed photos!
Your online gallery includes High Resolution (for prints) and Web Resolution (for social media). After delivery, your images will be available for up to 3 months. Images are typically delivered 2-3 weeks after the session.
After your online gallery is delivered, you have the option to purchase Heirloom albums and other quality prints. These prints are made to last the wear of aging. The images have beautiful quality paper and colors. The albums are handmade to an artisan, museum grade quality.
What you can expect while working with me
There's nothing more stressful to me than staring at a menu at a restaurant new to me, with the waitress and my date staring at me while I make a decision. (Okay, there are an evident amount of things more stressful, but I regress). You are already making so many decisions, what birth location are you choosing? Who will be your provider, your doula, your photographer? I"m about to share with you some questions and tools to ask yourself to help you make an informed decision centered in evidence, values, and personal preference, even under a high stress situation such as birth.
Making informed decisions under stress
Trusting your intuition
The birth that you envision is small and intimate- you want a limited birth team. You want the focus of the room to be your new family, and those in it.
You want your birth story documented because it is a beautiful and lifetime event you want to remember and cherish.
You believe that childbirth decisions are parenting decisions, and you want a gentle birth to reflect that.
Your desire is to bring your baby earth side in a calm, peaceful birth environment
I might be a good fit for you if...
"Eva is incredible, she took our engagement photos and then was our doula for my sons birth. My son was being born 8 weeks early and as you can imagine I was stressed, she made sure I was as calm as possible and catered to my every need. "
what Alexis Said:
"Eva did my maternity photos, my birth photos and my family photos. She is always so professional and kind and her pictures are beautiful! She is very responsive and pays attention to little details. I was a little apprehensive about having a photographer at my birth but I am so glad I did! Eva added a great calm energy to my birth and I will forever treasure the photos she took!"
what courtney said:
"Eva was great! I texted her when I went into labor and she came right away. She was kind and confident in her role. She knew how to stay out of the way of the nurses and doctors and still get amazing photos - documenting the birth story of my first born. She conversed with my family and honestly helped the atmosphere in the room stay light and happy. I would definitely choose her again!"
what Katie Says:
"Eva was amazing through the birthing process. She gave me the guidance I needed beforehand and in the moment to help my wife with laboring. When our birth didn’t go as planned, she was ready with methods to help things along, words of encouragement, tools, and creating and atmosphere for my wife to be successful in the type of birth we had hoped for. Somehow through all of this, she was also able to capture incredible photos of the process. The photos we have now are great reminders of what we did during a pivotal moment in our lives as a family."
What Clayton said:
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Receive intentional letters & art centered on motherhood & birth
Every month, open your mailbox to find a handwritten letter of my experiences as a doula and mother.
Slipped inside of the letters will be prints, postcards, stickers, self care tips and other little treasures. All proceeds fund families in need/want of a doula.