Tammy Soderling, Doula, Madison, WI (608) 600-0226
Overnight Postpartum Support
You deserve support through this transition!
Overnight Support - Newborn Care
When uninterrupted sleep is a distant memory, I'll provide respite.
- Questions about normal newborn behaviors? I can fill in the blanks.
- Breastfeeding challenges? My training and experience help in assisting you in this time of learning for both you and your baby. I can also provide resources and referrals for more advanced issues.
- Not sure how to help this crying baby, I can show you swaddling and soothing tricks.
- Struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety? Sleep is a critical part of any treatment plan for all postpartum conditions. Medications, therapy, and a support network are important but sleep is needed to recover fully. Many clients feel that having overnight support, and baby care, along with outside professional support, made a big difference in their recovery.
- Returning back to work? I can take care of the baby through the night so you can get a few nights of uninterrupted sleep. At some point, you'll establish a good routine and become confident about your parenting skills but going back to work and juggling taking care of a little human can be a big transition. I'm here to help with that transition.
What's the minimum number of hours you'll do?
The minimum is two 8-hour shifts spread over one week.
8-hour shifts from 10 pm - 6 am, or 9:00 pm - 5:00 am
Packages
One Week - Two Nights
16 Hours $640
Two weeks - Four Nights
32 Hours $1,184 ($96 Savings)
One Month - Eight Nights
64 Hours $2,240 ($320 Savings)
"Tammy was invaluable to us during our postpartum period. The support she provided made our transition back to work doable. We truly can't thank her enough and are grateful to have found such amazing support."
Ready for support or to learn more about my services? Reach out to schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation, let's see if we're a good fit. I'm here to answer your questions and provide the support you need.
Calming and Harmonizing Holistic Care
What the heck is Reiki?
Reiki is derived from the Japanese words rei, meaning universal, and kei, meaning life energy. It's a well-studied ancient Japanese healing art and a holistic energy therapy based on the principle that everything in the universe consists of energy that flows around and through living beings. It can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being by moving life force energy through the body to clear energetic blockages, balance energy centers in the body, and calm the nervous system.
I'm Certified in the Usui System of energy healing and specialize in working with families throughout their reproductive journey. As a doula, I compassionately understand both the joys and challenges of pregnancy and parenthood. I'm excited to provide this simple yet profound service to support you on your journey!
Is Reiki Safe During Pregnancy?
The answer is a resounding YES!
- Not only is Reiki safe during pregnancy, but it also offers remarkable benefits! Reiki is known to be beneficial in pre-conception, all stages of pregnancy and also supports faster healing in the postpartum period!
In today's fast-paced world, we are navigating higher-than-normal levels of daily stress. That continual stress puts our bodies into a sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state which can interfere with conception, cause issues in pregnancy, and biologically affect our growing bub. Reiki provides emotional and physical support and brings you both into a balanced parasympathetic (rest and digest) state of well-being.
As a birth doula, I've observed a notable increase in pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, and postpartum hypertension cases over the past two years. By offering Reiki services, my aim is to reduce the risk of these conditions occurring. I'm passionate about supporting families and individuals navigating the journey of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Benefits
During Your Fertility Journey
Reiki treatments can be immensely beneficial during the pre-conception phase in several ways:
- Stress Reduction: Pre-conception can be a stressful time for individuals or couples trying to conceive. Reiki helps to alleviate stress and anxiety, creating a more conducive environment for conception by promoting relaxation and emotional balance.
- Hormonal Balance: Reiki treatments can aid in balancing hormones, which is crucial for fertility. By facilitating the flow of energy throughout the body, Reiki supports the endocrine system, helping to regulate hormonal levels that are essential for conception.
- Physical Well-being: Reiki can promote physical well-being by supporting the body's natural healing processes. It can help address any underlying health issues that may affect fertility, such as irregular menstrual cycles or reproductive system imbalances.
- Emotional Support: Dealing with the challenges of infertility can take a toll emotionally. Reiki provides emotional support, helping individuals or couples navigate the emotional ups and downs of the pre-conception journey with greater resilience and positivity.
- Connection and Intuition: Reiki treatments can enhance the connection between the mind, body, and spirit, fostering greater intuition and self-awareness. This heightened awareness can help individuals make lifestyle choices that support their fertility goals and overall well-being.
Overall, Reiki during the pre-conception phase offers a holistic approach to fertility support, addressing not only the physical aspects but also the emotional and energetic aspects of the individual or couple's journey toward conception.
During Pregnancy
Reiki treatments can offer numerous benefits during pregnancy, including:
- Stress Reduction: Pregnancy often comes with its share of stress and anxiety, whether related to physical discomfort, concerns about childbirth, or other factors. Reiki helps to promote relaxation and reduce stress levels, creating a more peaceful and harmonious environment for both you and your developing baby.
- Pain Relief: You may experience various forms of discomfort, such as back pain, joint pain, or headaches during pregnancy. Reiki can provide natural pain relief by encouraging the body's self-healing mechanisms and easing tension in muscles and joints.
- Emotional Support: Pregnancy is a time of significant emotional changes, and some may experience mood swings, anxiety, or depression. Reiki treatments can help to balance emotions, provide comfort, and support mental well-being throughout the pregnancy journey.
- Bonding: Receiving Reiki during pregnancy can deepen the bond between you and your unborn child. The nurturing energy of Reiki fosters a sense of connection and communication between you and your baby, enhancing the emotional connection between the two of you.
- Promoting Optimal Fetal Development: By promoting relaxation and reducing stress, Reiki treatments create an optimal environment for fetal development. A calm and stress-free environment may positively impact the baby's growth and development in the womb. Reiki also reduces the likelihood of preterm delivery.
- Preparation for Childbirth: Reiki can help you prepare for childbirth by promoting a sense of inner peace, confidence, and empowerment. It can also help to alleviate fears or anxieties surrounding labor and delivery, allowing you to approach childbirth with greater calmness and clarity.
Overall, Reiki treatments during pregnancy offer a holistic approach to supporting the well-being of both you and your baby, addressing physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of pregnancy.
During Postpartum
Reiki treatments can be incredibly supportive during the postpartum period, offering various benefits for both you and your newborn. Here's how Reiki can help during this transformative time:
- Promoting Healing: The postpartum period involves physical recovery from childbirth, including healing from any tears, episiotomies, or cesarean incisions. Reiki can accelerate the body's natural healing processes by increasing circulation, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue regeneration.
- Pain Relief: Many experience postpartum discomfort, including soreness, muscle aches, and pelvic pain. Reiki treatments can provide natural pain relief by easing tension in the muscles, releasing endorphins, and promoting relaxation.
- Hormonal Balance: The postpartum period is characterized by hormonal fluctuations, which can contribute to mood swings, anxiety, and depression (postpartum depression). Reiki can help to balance hormones and regulate the endocrine system, supporting emotional well-being during this vulnerable time.
- Emotional Support: Adjusting to parenthood can be overwhelming, and many experience a range of emotions, from joy and love to anxiety and self-doubt. Reiki offers emotional support by creating a safe space for processing emotions, releasing tension, and fostering inner peace and clarity.
- Bonding with Baby: Reiki treatments can deepen the bond between you and your newborn baby. The gentle, nurturing energy of Reiki enhances communication and connection, fostering a sense of closeness and security for both mother and child.
- Enhancing Breastfeeding: For those who choose to breastfeed, Reiki can support lactation by balancing energy flow in the breasts and promoting relaxation. It can also help to alleviate any stress or anxiety that may interfere with milk production or breastfeeding success.
- Restoring Energy Levels: Pregnancy and childbirth can be physically and emotionally exhausting, leaving many feeling depleted and fatigued. Reiki treatments can replenish energy levels, promote deep relaxation, and facilitate restful sleep, allowing you to regain your strength and vitality.
- Supporting Self-Care: The postpartum period often involves prioritizing the needs of the newborn, sometimes at the expense of self-care. Reiki encourages self-nurturing and self-care practices, reminding you to prioritize your own well-being as you care for your baby.
Overall, Reiki treatments offer holistic support for you during the postpartum period, addressing physical, emotional, and energetic needs as they navigate the transition to parenthood.
Learn More!
Ready to learn more about Reiki services or schedule a session? I'm here to answer your questions and provide the support you need. Get in touch today!
Birth Doula Support
Not taking Birth Clients at this time
- 2 in-home or virtual Prenatal visits. 2-3 hours each
- Guidance and resources starting at the time of hire
- Guidance in relaxation techniques and guided relaxation MP3 (This is a big part of my service and has changed what I see in the births I attend. Since adding this to my services, I have seen a reduction in the length of labor and pushing stages with many clients who practice the techniques recommended.)
- Assistance with birth preferences (birth plan) and postpartum planning.
- Unlimited phone and e-mail contact.
- Information to support knowledgeable decision-making.
- Information on noninvasive techniques to encourage a breech baby to turn if needed.
- Mini Dancing for Birth TM class * to help ensure optimal fetal positioning, speed labor, and optimized comfort.
- referrals for services that are outside of my scope of practice.
- Acupressure for induction if desired (after 41wks)
Labor support
- Round-the-clock on-call from 38 weeks until your baby arrives.
- Secure professional backup through the Madison Doula Collective. You'll have an opportunity to meet your backup Doula and get to know them before the big day.
- Continuous support and reassurance start when you choose, Home or Hospital.
- Guidance for your partner.
- Aromatherapy aids in relaxation and helps create a calm environment.
- Perform comfort measures and acupressure points to reduce discomfort or enhance labor if needed.
- Guidance in position changes/ Dancing for Birth moves to help with labor progression.
- Photography (all pictures will be edited and sent to you in a digital format) See the Photo tab in the navigation bar above for examples!
- Running timeline of your labor
Postpartum support
- 1 to 2 hours of immediate postpartum support- including breast/bodyfeeding support, photos of the family, and help to get you settled in.
- One in-home or virtual Postpartum visit, present photos, discuss birth, baby care, baby feeding, and postpartum care, and give suggestions or referrals if needed. ( I am available to you by phone anytime before this meeting and by e-mail any time after to answer questions and provide resources as well.)
The fee for all of the above is $1,400 and is payable in installments.
"Tammy was a wonderful doula for me as well as my husband. Her approach was gentle and her encouragement helped me deal with the labor in a constructive way. I was much calmer with her presence than I otherwise would have been. It becomes clear why she chose the name Empowering Births once you have gone through the birth process using her tips and guidance along the way. Tammy is a warm and caring person who is sure to add a calm presence to your birth experience as she did for us." ~Jessica D
Pregnancy Meditation & Movement
Birth Preparation That Nurtures The Mind, Body, & Spirit
Coming again soon!
- When?
- Where?
- We'll start with a short grounding and arriving exercise
- Warm up and play with movements that help with pregnancy and labor
- I'll lead a guided meditation to connect with baby and calm the body
- Choose a power word and affirmation to work with.
- Cost? : $10 -$20 dollar donation
Meditation Benefits during pregnancy.
- Improves your feelings of well being.
- Reduces anxiety and stress.
- Reduces the effects of fatigue and tiredness caused by stress.
- Blood pressure may be reduced by practicing relaxation.
- Visual imagery helps you to use your imagination positively. Sometimes we imagine things that increase tension and cause stress and anxiety. Using your mind differently regularly can help to overcome these or change your mind's focus.
- Your baby will gain a more relaxed you and enjoy the benefits of less physical tension within the body during pregnancy.
- Regular practice creates a neurological pathway that allows you to reach a deep state of relaxation with very little effort.
Movement During Pregnancy
- Boost your mood and energy levels.
- Help you sleep better.
- Promote muscle tone, strength, and endurance
- Reduce constipation, bloating, and swelling.
- Shortened labor
- Reduced risk of having a C-section
"Birth is vast and multifaceted; radiant and mysterious. Birth contains multitudes, and through it we birth our multitudes. We give birth to our hopes and our fears, to our ecstasies and our agonies, to our joy and our disappointments. We give birth to our babies, each one perfect and radiant. We give birth through our instincts, and we give birth to our instincts. We give birth to our capacity for instincts, which will match us perfectly with our babies, who are, and always will be, instinctive creatures. May we all be blessed through instinctive birth." -Sarah Buckley
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