Preconception

A message from Angela …

When I originally started to format my doula service in 2003, the first idea I had was to start offering support and information to women even before pregnancy.

I was already an experienced mother, pregnant with my third child, aware that pregnancy starts long before conception. Even though I know that most pregnancies are unplanned, I started to put on paper a program to assist women starting before conception. I started to count the time it took for assistance to be complete — the cycle well started and well closed.

I concluded that 3 months before, 9 months during and 6 months after delivery was the ideal time to offer the service that every woman deserves to have. I count the moons with you — each one a novelty, a challenge, a joy.

I have had the honor of serving hundreds of women over 17 years of practice and in-depth study of subjects that permeate the birth universe — and I will bring this wisdom to your preconception experience.

— Love, Angela

What does the doula do during preconception?

She helps to “clean the house” — physically, mentally, and spiritually. When we are going to receive someone special in our home, what do we do? We clean the house well, put everything in place, put the best napkin on the table, arrange flowers, prepare something to serve. Good food and good drink. We comb our hair, put on beautiful clothes and look forward to the visit with an open heart and with great joy.

Your baby is that special visitor; your body — the “house” — needs to be taken care of and prepared. The doula is your assistant in this cleaning and organization.

Here are some of the many ways Angela can help you:

Listening to your story -- what this baby represents to you and your family, what place it will occupy, how you want to receive it — listening to the stories of previous births and losses and helping to heal issues that have been poorly resolved

Preparing for a humanized delivery — one where you feel participative in all decisions, respected and supported by the medical team

Choosing the healthcare team and other professionals who will assist in this preparation

Checking your health habits — like nutrition, sleep, types of physical activities and referring to specialized professionals, if necessary

Exploring your emotional state with you — and suggesting simple support techniques and / or specialized professional assistance mentally preparing for the demands of pregnancy

Informing you about how optimize your chances to concieve — educating you about your cycle and how to increase the chances of conception

Suggesting readings, videos, and other resources — Medicinal Herbs, Bach Flowers, Intuition, Meditation (CalmBirth / CalmMother) Yoga, Energy Healing of the Womb

Helping you identified the right health care provider and birth place - Hiring a doula alone will not guarantee that you will be respected or involved in the decisions being made about your health. It is essential to know your options and hire the birth team that will optimize your chances to have the birth you are looking for. Your doula will referral you to the professionals that offer the birth options you are looking for.

Where to start?

As soon as you make the decision that you are ready to get pregnant, and know when you want to start the attempt, contact Angela and make an appointment. A questionnaire with basic information will be sent to your email, and Angela will contact you to clarify some points before the face-to-face consultation.

How does it work?

During her first 90-minute consultation, Angela collects information that helps her to understand even better what you are looking for — listening carefully to your story. Together, you and Angela will create an action plan, with professional guidance, practical tips and evidence-based information.

A second visit will be scheduled in 15 days to review the first consultation. Meditation services for connection with the future baby, cleaning the home, and healing the uterus are some of the techniques that can be used.

From the second consultation, Angela is available by email or text message for clarifications and support until conception (6 months limit)

Third consultation - pregnant person and partner(if it applies ) a month from the second

Investment

$ 450 full service

$ 280 initial consultation only