Welcome to Mommy’s Helper

where you receive consistent, compassionate, continuous care from pregnancy through postpartum

Your Birth & Your Postpartum, Your way

Whether you're planning for an unmedicated home birth or a hospital ("give me all the meds") birth, or anywhere in between, I'll support you emotionally, physically, and with evidence based information. Wondering whether to breastfeed or bottle feed? Is circumcision safe? With research and suggested readings, I'll help you make the best informed decisions for your family. You will receive help to create a plan based on what YOU value and put it to work.

Doulas are for Dads too

​Dads are so important when it comes to birth. Even though I know birth, your partner knows you. When working together I find it important to get to know dad too. Your partner cares for you and baby, so it's important that I get to know them as well. Dads are so prepared to show you a brave face when it comes to birth but the truth is, they're uncertain too. Like with mom, I work with dad to address his concerns so that he feels prepared. Depending on their desired level of involvement, I teach your partner how to support you during birth so that they feel more confident, functional, and needed.

Question: What is the evidence on doulas?

Answer: There have been 26 randomized trials that tested the effects of continuous labor support on more than 15,000 women giving birth. Overall, women who receive continuous support are more likely to have a vaginal birth and less likely to have pain medication, negative feelings about childbirth, and Cesareans. In addition, their labors are shorter and their babies are less likely to have complications at birth. In these studies, the best results occurred when the continuous support was provided by a trained doula— someone who was not a staff member at the hospital and not part of the birthing person’s social network.

Emotional Support:

  • Decreased Anxiety

  • Increased Confidence

  • Boosted Self-Esteem

  • Improved Postpartum Mental Health

  • Family Bonding & Support for Partners & Siblings

Physical Support:

  • Increased Movement

  • Improved Relaxation

  • Comfort & Reassurance

  • Lactation Support