I take payments with cash or I can send an invoice with the option pay with credit, debit or HSA card.
Payment shouldn't be a barrier for families to receive the birth experience that they want. To help assure that I can serve the clients that would like to hire me, I do my best to be flexible. Flexible payment plans are available for all of the families that I serve. I offer financial aid for those that are in financial need. Low income and under resourced families are welcome to apply. Donations for the financial aid come from those that choose my "indulgent" packages. I also offer a referral system.

The only person that knows you on a deep, intimate level is your birth partner. The support that I provide is to enhance that support by assuring your other needs are met, and that your partner/loved ones can focus on what naturally comes to them. While they hold you and connect with you, I refill the water, apply comfort measures, and everything else that they shouldn't be needing to think about. Not only is my role as a doula different from your partner's, but I am also there for them. I provide support to you and your partner. I will assure your family's physical, mental and emotional needs are met. 

It's okay to feel unsure about what you are looking for, especially if this is very new to you. You'll soon see that your intuition will guide you to the right person for you. A Doula is a person that provides you support throughout your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. The support every doula provides will look different, just as every birthing person will have different needs. Think about how you best feel supported- while you are sick, lonely, overwhelmed or stressed. (If you have experience with birth, that also helps!) Those are the traits you should be looking for. Interview a few doulas and see how you feel when you talk to them. "The one" will stand out to you. Experience, additional services, availability and proximity are also factors that may influence your decision making process. 

Look at your photographer's photos. Each photographer has a different style and voice. The way each of us tells a story will be different. Find an artist that their work speaks directly to you. Many photographers offer birth photography, but do not specialize in it. A professional birth photographer is skilled in low light situations, understands the importance of being on call, and knows how to respect the birth space. 

I provide a basket with tools such as a massage ball roller, aromatherapy oils, and a TENS UNIT. However, the best support I provide is my knowledge and extra pair of hands. Many of the birthing families I support find my suggestions for birthing positions and comfort measures exactly what they need. We discuss during our prenatal appointment comfort measures and talk about methods you have responded well to support in the past. However, things change in labor and I will adjust my style while you are in labor until I can see that it is what you are needing in that moment. If you have a partner, I watch for what they are doing and see what other needs you may have and assure that those are met. If your partner needs additional support, I will also provide that for them.

I make as many measures to assure that I can attend your birth, but sometimes emergencies or illnesses arise. Every birth service I provide also includes a backup photographer/doula. I chose a back-up based on your due date, birth preferences, and who I see would be a good second fit for you. You will meet your back-up during one of your prenatal appointments if you are hiring me as your doula. All of my doula back-ups are a part of the Doulas of Northern Utah Collaborative. Should a back-up be called into the birth, I will do my best to replace them as soon as/if possible. You will not have any additional costs should your back-up arrive. Photos will still be delivered by me if a back-up photographer attends your birth.

While I am currently a massage apprentice from the year 2022-23 I will only be taking on average one client a month.

As of right now, I am still a student in learning how to make professional videos. I do not offer professional grade videos, but I can discuss the possibility of an add-on video if you specifically request it. I am willing to turn on a go-pro, or move around a video camera for you if needed.

Birth photography is a unique and beautiful style of photography that is purely documentation. I will not follow a "to photograph list" however, I can take requests such as blurring images to provide modesty, choosing flattering angles, keeping people out of photos, or prioritizing certain parts of your story you anticipate will happen. 

A doula is a person that helps create the environment with a birthing person and their partner. They do this by helping them by supporting their physical, mental, emotional needs. When this support is provided, it allows families to focus on what is the most important to them- the story of their little one's arrival.

Birth Photography documents the journey of laboring and birth that brings babies earth side. Birth is an experience that is private and intimate. Many families want to cherish and remember every detail., the support that they got from their partners to their reactions, to holding their little one for the first time. Birth photography does not take away or remove the peace from these intimate moments, but rather preserves and honors it.

Many families prefer to have as little people in the room when they give birth- or they have hospital policies in place that limit the number of people. Having a doula that can navigate between supporting you and documenting your birth limits the number of people in the room and allows you to have a more intimate atmosphere. 

I am confident in both my skills as a doula and birth photographer, which allows me to switch between my roles from involved labor support. to documenting your birth when my hands are free. During your prenatal appointment, I'll discuss the details with you to assure your priorities are met.