Birth Doula and Placenta Encapsulation.
Serving: Spokane WA and Coeur d' Alene, ID
​​Accepting Medicaid and Tricare
Are you yearning for a birth experience that truly reflects your unique essence, yet struggling to navigate the path that will lead you there? While well-meaning advice from friends and family can be helpful, it's essential to remember that your journey is distinctively yours. Although some aspects of birth may be beyond your control, it's incredibly empowering to recognize the many ways you can shape your experience. Together, let's craft a birth plan that not only aligns with your values but also nourishes your mind, body, and spirit. Imagine feeling deeply empowered, knowing that each choice you make during your birth and postpartum journey is a testament to your inner wisdom. Birth is a profound rite of passage that deserves to be celebrated, not feared. Are you ready to tap into your inner strength and make choices that truly honor your deepest desires? As your birth and postpartum doula, I'm here to support and guide you every step of the way.
BIRTH SERVICES
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My doula services are highly trained(DONA), skilled, and certified professional doula and I provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to you and your partner before, during and shortly after childbirth to help you achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
I know how important it is to trust your doula, so I always offers a free initial consultation interview. Afterward, I will meet with you, several times before the birth to get to know each other better and discuss your birth goals. You will have continuous support throughout your labor as soon as you decide you want me there. You’ll receive unlimited text, phone, and email support throughout your entire pregnancy and postpartum period. I will be on-call starting at 37 weeks. I will meet with you again two times after the birth, usually two to three weeks postpartum. You are, however, free to contact me any time with questions or concerns.​​​​
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**Birth Doula Package **
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Personalized Attention
You are my focus and priority.
37 weeks - 42 week I dont take on another client.
Services include:
*Placenta Encapsulation
*Basic childbirth education
*Preparation of an effective birth plan
*Optimal fetal positioning (shaves hours off of labor)
*Optimal labor and pushing positions
*Pelvic floor preparation for labor
*Guiding your birth partner in ways to be involved.
*Tips and tricks to help get your baby(ies) here without a medical induction.
*Basic Breastfeeding instruction and support
*Preparation of a postpartum plan
*Accompanying you to a prenatal visit with your care provider (midwife or doctor), if desired
*Addressing any questions or concerns you may have.
*We will have as many prenatal visits as you need.
* I can help arrange for dinners to be delivered from your friends and family. (Family can arrange to provide meals even if they don’t live close.)
Some of my comfort measures include, but are not limited to:
*Counter pressure
*Essential oils for aromatherapy
*Light touch labor massage
*Breathing techniques (partner-coached childbirth)
*TENS unit Certified(Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)Great for back labor!
*Birth ball
*LED candles/lights for custom birth lighting
*Relaxing music
*Heating pad
*Honey sticks
*Handheld massagers
*Handheld fan
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Birth Partner’s Role
The role of the doula is NEVER to take the place of the your birth partner during labor, but to complement and enhance their experience.
Today, many birth partners are taking a more active role in the birth process, but some birth partners feel that this is a huge expectation and would rather be able to enjoy the delivery without having to stand in as labor coach. With a doula as part of the birth team, your birth partner can do whatever they feels comfortable with at each moment. Doulas can encourage the birth partner to use comfort measures and can step in when they need a break. Having a doula allows them to be able to support you emotionally during labor and birth and also enjoy it themselves without the pressure to remember everything they learned in childbirth class.
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**Placenta Encapsulation Services**
$200​ (standalone)
Services include:
*Placenta pills
*Placenta tincture
*Cord keepsake.
Placenta Encapsulation is the process of preparing the placenta for ingestion by dehydrating, powdering and placing it into capsules for the birthing person to use to help aid in postpartum recovery. I provide the highest quality standards for placenta encapsulation services.
The purpose of encapsulation is to help aid postpartum recovery and hopefully avoid the baby blues! Encapsulation can be done for births that take place in a home, hospital, or birth center, and for both surgical and non-surgical births.
There are many healing substances found in the placenta such as:
*Iron to aid postpartum healing/recovery
*Prolactin to help increase milk production
*As well as your unique hormones to improve mood, increase energy level, avoid baby blues and even help avoid postpartum depression.
*Oxytocin and other healing hormones are known to be produced in the placenta.
The tincture is an alcohol-based infusion that lasts long after your pills are gone.
​The placenta tincture can be used during emotional times, stress, PMS, and into menopause to help regulate hormones in the body.
Hello, I'm Melanie, a certified birth and postpartum doula. I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you and your family, empowering you to navigate the life-changing journey of birth. My approach is holistic, blending physical support during labor with compassionate advocacy for the birthing person and family. Although I've spent most of my life in Utah, I now reside in Spokane with my loving husband and our blended family of seven children, blessed with 12 precious grandchildren. My journey into birth work began as a teen mom, driven to create a better experience for others. As a natural caregiver, I've sought opportunities to support others during life's transformative moments. Doula work ignites my passion, allowing me to uplift birthing people and bring joy and happiness to their lives.
Washington State Medicaid Accepted
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This FREE doula care service is available for Washington State families enrolled in Medicaid.
If you are currently pregnant, in labor or recently postpartum, you may be eligible for free doula care.
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What is included?​
* One 2-hour in-person prenatal.
* Continuous labor and delivery support.
* One 90-min postpartum visit.
* 18.5 additional hours, to be used within the Prenatal period and/or in the Postpartum period.
Melanie Shaul Alban
​Accepting Medicaid and Tricare
Payment Accepted: Health Savings Card, Credit Cards, Check and Cash.
Discount available
509-720-6698
Serving Spokane WA, Coeur d'Alene ID and the surrounding areas.