Work with Litle Fish
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Birthing Support
3 Prenatal Meetings
Unlimited text/phone support
On call after 37 weeks
Labor/Delivery support
1 postpartum visit -
Welcome Home
1 Welcome home visit
11 additional postpartum visits (12 visits total)
Meal prep and family care -
Additional Postpartum Support
Overnights
A la carte visits -
Abortion Services
Self-managed abortion guidance
Support before, during, and after abortion procedures
Payment plans and sliding scales are always available.
Birthing Support
$2700
Prenatal meetings: We meet in your home or another location that feels comfortable. During these meetings, we’ll co-create the birth experience you want to have, answer any questions you have about labor/delivery, and make plans for your immediate postpartum time. Topics for these meetings can include, but are not limited to, creation of a birth plan, reviewing labor/birthing positions and birth partner supports, pain management options, building a support network for postpartum, and processing the big feelings related to birth.
Unlimited text/phone support: You’ll have access to me via text or phone call between 6 am and 9 pm ahead of your labor.
On call for your birth after 37 weeks: This means that I have blocked my calendar to be able to focus on your specific birth experience. If I have another family that is due at a similar time, I will coordinate with my backup doula to ensure everyone is covered.
Labor/Delivery Support: Regardless of how long you labor, I will stay with you through the whole journey.
One postpartum visit: I can help identify some of the places where support is needed and make any necessary postpartum care arrangements...and give you all a great big hug!
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Yes! I attend births at hospitals, in homes, and at birth centers. Wherever you would like to bring your baby into the world is where I will be.
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Sometimes, Cesarean births are planned and sometimes they are a surprise. Is your baby breech? Have you had a previous Cesarean birth and need to have another? There can be some really big feelings around having a surgical birth. Some parents feel relieved that they know when their babe will come. Other folks may feel left out of the "traditional" birthing conversation and may experience feelings of sadness and loss because having a birthday party in the operating room wasn't what they hoped for.
We hear lots of stories about C-sections and some of those stories are saturated in fear and trauma. We don't always hear about the C-section that was beautiful, welcoming, and full of love. Learning about what you can expect from a C-section can take some of the fear out of the process. Knowing what you will need in order to care for yourself for the first several postpartum weeks can set you up for success and reduce stress and frustration.
Having doula support with a Cesarean birth is essential. Together, we can go through the big emotions that might come up. We can talk in-depth about what happens during a surgical delivery, and the hours right after. We will spend time creating a solid postpartum plan that includes the special considerations of healing after surgery.
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I am here for you through it all. Finding your way through a labor that is different than you had hoped for can be stressful. We will discuss the more common experiences like location changes and emergency options. I will be with you until you have your baby in your arms, no matter how that happens.
Welcome Home
$2000
One welcome home visit: I will meet you shortly after you are discharged from your birth space. I will get you cozy, settled, and fed. This can be a sweet way to feel supported as you transition into your new experience as a parent.
11 postpartum visits: I help you with any challenges that you are facing. We can process your birth experience, help your body heal, handle feeding hurdles, problem solve and find creative solutions for navigating this tender time.
Meals and family care: I will prepare and bring you nutritious, healing meals and snacks based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. I will provide light housekeeping. My focus is the birthing person; however, I am always available to snuggle a baby so you can sleep, shower, or go for a walk or a night out.
Having pre-scheduled support you can rely on helps soothe the postpartum nervous system. Let me help you smooth out the ups and downs of newborn parenting.
Additional Postpartum Care
What is the benefit to buying a bundle?
One of the best ways to soothe the nervous system during those early postpartum weeks is by having scheduled support you can rely on.
4-Hour Postpartum visits:
1 visit (4 hours): $200
6 visit bundle (24 hours): $1,200
8 visit bundle (32 hours): $1,600
Overnights ($350): I will come to your home from 9pm to 5am. You deserve to rest. I can help.
Abortion Care
My 25 years of experience supporting folks through abortion care is part of what makes me an excellent doula. If you need an abortion for any reason, I am here to support you. I can be available to you in-person or via phone/text. With the right level of support, most people feel a sense of relief after an abortion. Your feelings may also include grief, loss, and sadness. All of these are valid. If you need an abortion please check out these resources:
If you need emotional support after an abortion, please reach out to these magnificent folks:
My service area includes, but is not limited to:
Greater Portland Area: Portland, South Portland, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Freeport
Southern Maine: Cape Elizabeth, Windham, Gorham, Saco, Biddeford
Western Maine: Lewiston, Auburn, and beyond
Midcoast Maine: Bath, Brunswick, and north
I am always willing to travel. Let's not let miles keep us apart. Massachusetts and New Hampshire clients are always welcome.
If you don't see your town or city listed, just reach out!
Payment plans and sliding scales are always available.