Birth planning and preparation is vital no matter where or how you plan to birth.

I have a deep reverence for the sacredness of birth and, while I truly believe that every woman's body knows how to birth and her baby knows how to be born, birth is birth.

It's wild and unpredictable and there is the reality of logistics and medical interventions that need to be planned out.

In our session we will cover;
- Physiological birth and the hormones there to support you.
- Fears around birth and labour.
- Embracing labour sensations.
- Partner communication and the roles of the partner (ideal if the partner is present for this one)
- Create your birth plan. 

Note that this support does not include birth attendance. 

Growing and carrying new life in your womb is such an exceptional experience.
It’s magical and overwhelming and too often is not given the reverence that it deserves.
You are creating life.
Within your body and from your body.
You’re a fucking badass. 

My pregnancy support and birth preparation has a deep focus on tapping into your intuition; blocking out the noise so that you can listen to that voice inside and make the decisions that you know are best for you, your baby and your family. 

While I have a framework to guide us in our sessions, our time together will be led by what you feel that you and your baby need.
Being able to communicate your wants and needs and being the leader in these sessions begins to lay down a foundation of autonomy that you will carry into your birth and motherhood journey. 

We will cover;
- Physiological birth and the hormones there to support you.
- Fears around birth and labour.
- Embracing labour sensations.
- Partner communication and the roles of the partner (ideal if the partner is present for this one)
- Create your birth plan. 
- 2 x postpartum planning sessions;
* Session 1 covers the postpartum essentials; what they are, why they're important and how to begin incorporating them into your life.
* Session 2 covers breastfeeding; breast anatomy, milk production, how to set yourself up for a sucessful breastfeeding journey and how to combat common challenges. We discuss Biological infant sleep, filling up your cup, intimacy in partnership and Rites of passage and ceremonies/rituals to support honoring them.
* Map out your Postpartum support plan.
* Discuss the logistics of your Postpartum care and how to bring them to fruition.  
- Bodywork to allow for physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Herbal supports.
- Phone/text support.

Note that this support does not include birth attendance. 

While I am passionate about supporting women throughout labor and birth, in this season of my life I am unable to be fully present in the birth space.
This is why I ensure that our sessions together during pregnancy are thoroughly utilized and we ensure that all of your supports and plans are in place. 

This combines the Pregnancy support and Birth preparation with the Postpartum support for a
continuum of care throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

Jess was my birth doula and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
She was so wonderful, calm and supportive throughout the antenatal appointments and the birth itself.
She was very respectful of my wants and needs and did everything she could to ensure I was able to have the birth experience I wanted.

My husband and I were so present throughout the entire birth as we didn't have to worry about anything else.
I truly believe I wouldn't have had the birth experience I had without Jess's support.

-Cathy & Nish, Parents of Ezra
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Jess, words cannot express out gratitude for having you there with us through the birth of baby River.
You turned an overwhelming experience of having a premature baby into a positive one by being there for both myself and my partner.
Helping families is definitely your calling.
We feel like you are family.

-Sylee & Beau, Parents of River
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