About Me
Hi there! I'm Courtney and I love all things pregnancy and birth related. I am a wife and a boy mama! After going through pregnancy, labor and the birth process myself, I realized I wanted to be involved with birth work. I am DONA trained, working towards my certification, VBAC doula certified, and slowly working my way into birth photography. I have attended hypnobirthing classes, breastfeeding classes, and have great resources for the San Diego Area. As your birth doula I will help you face any fears and provide you with evidence based information to guide you through any questions you may have, so you can feel confident in making decisions for yourself. Ultimately helping you to envision, prepare, and create your desired birth space. If you feel this is what you are looking for then scroll to the bottom and let's connect!
My Services
Prenatal Visits
The number of prenatal visits will depend on how soon we get to connect. I like to offer monthly visits as long as both of our schedules allow for it, so the sooner we connect the more we can fit in! Don't worry if you are towards the end of your pregnancy, my families are guaranteed at least two, in depth, prenatal visits before birth. These prenatal meetings can be anything from a two hour in person visit, to a zoom visit, or even a quick 20 minute check in phone call, whatever you feel would serve you best. Each prenatal visit is unique and customized for each of my families. Some general topics that are covered during these visits are questions or concerns you may have around pregnancy and childbirth, discussing and developing a birth preference plan, discussing and developing a postpartum plan, helping you find evidence based information for any topics of interests, practice using pain management techniques for labor and much more.
Labor and Birth
I will be considered "on call" from the 38th week of your pregnancy through 42 weeks. I will be there to check in with you, go over any last minute questions you may have and support you through the waiting game prior to labor. Once labor has started you will decide when you feel the time is right to invite me into your birth space (this timing will also be discussed during a prenatal visit). Once I arrive I will remain by your side to help support you emotionally, mentally and physically through the labor and birth process. After birth I will stay with you for the following 2-3 hours to make sure your needs are being met and to help you settle in.
Postpartum Visit
My job isn’t done once baby has arrived. After your birth I will stay in close contact with you, via text message, to provide any assistance you may need or answer any questions you may have. I also offer a postpartum visit a week or two after baby has arrived. This visit is completely optional if you want it or feel you need it. This visit is offered in person or via zoom. Again, postpartum visits will be customized to best serve each of my families in their own unique ways. At your postpartum visit we can follow up on your postpartum plan that we created together during prenatal, go over/process your birth details, and I can provide you with any recommendations or resources you may need.
Price List
Birth Doula
Includes: prenatal visits, on-call birth and labor support, optional postpartum visit
Birth Doula Consultation
free
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Birth Doula Services
1000
Discounts are not offered at this time
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Courtney Rae - Birth Doula
Hours
Appointment Hours
Consultations: Wednesday - Saturday 8am-10am, 5pm-8pm
Prenatal Meetings: By appointment
For Birth Doula Clients not on call (Text/Phone): Monday - Saturday 8am-8pm
On-Call Clients (37-42 weeks): 24/7 CALL ONLY
E-mail: Answered within 24hrs Tuesday - Saturday
Emergency Service:
Please call 911
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