Tammy Soderling, Doula, Madison, WI (608) 600-0226
Prenatal & Birth Doula Support
- 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 to aid in relaxation and help 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, 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 of 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
Postpartum Support
You deserve support through this transition!
Traditional Postpartum support
When uninterrupted sleep is a distant memory, I'll be there to provide both emotional and physical support during your postpartum journey.
- Need a shower or maybe a nap? I can hold your baby.
- Questions about normal newborn behaviors? I can fill in the blanks.
- Feeding challenges? I’ll make suggestions and help you come up with a plan.
- Not sure how to help this crying baby, I can show you swaddling and soothing tricks.
- Dirty dishes piling up and not finding the energy to cook? Let me clean up and prepare nutrient-rich foods.
- Needing to process a birth that didn’t go as expected? I'm here to listen.
- Are these tears normal or should you seek help? I can help to navigate it all.
What's the minimum number of hours you'll do? The minimum is 3 hours. I'm happy to make it a one-time visit or more depending on my availability.
My typical shifts are
- Morning 9:00 am - 12:00pm
- I may have some limited Afternoons a s well, feel free to reach out if that's your need. I may have a 12:00 -3:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm open
Cost $35 per hour or $30 per hour for current birth clients
Is it too late to book, my baby is already here? Nope! I love last-minute clients! No long-term contract or a minimum number of visits is required.
Will a Postpartum Doula help with my depression?While I'm not a therapist, Some clients report having emotional support, help with home tasks, and baby care, along with outside professional support makes a big difference in their experience postpartum.
Do Postpartum Doulas help with breastfeeding feeding? Absolutely! My training and experience help me assist you in this time of learning for both you and your baby.
Do Postpartum Doulas help with bottle feeding?Yes. I believe fed is best and help you bottle feed as well.
Beyond Postpartum
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 and beyond! This package is also helpful to ease the transition of one parent going back to work and the other left on their own for the first time with babe.
- I offer this servis mornings, between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm with a 3 hour minimum.
- This package includes
- light cleaning, picking up the house
- Dishes
- laundry - one to two loads washed, dried, folded, and put away if desired and time permits.
- One meal prep or crockpot meal using the recipe and ingredients that you provide.
- One 30 to 40 minute get to know your space - kitchen, Laundry etc, visit.
Just imagine coming home to a tidy house and the smell of dinner in the air! The fee for this service is $35 an hour
Ready to learn more about my services or schedule a consultation? I'm here to answer your questions and provide the support you need. Get in touch today!
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