Childbirth Prep & Doula Services

Chantal has been teaching and assisting expecting families in the New York Metro area since 2003. She is a Certified Doula (A.L.A.C.E), Certified Childbirth Educator (CEA/MNY & LAMAZE), Certified Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Certified MUTU® Systems trainer and specializes in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year.

Chantal provides a comfortable and supportive environment for a positive birth experience. She incorporates her prenatal yoga and massage skills. Experienced with VBAC and twin births and Gentle Cesareans. She also offers Private Birth Prep classes, Newborn Basics and her Pushing Power workshops.

Chantal has been teaching and assisting expecting families in the New York Metro area since 2003. She is a Certified Doula (A.L.A.C.E), Certified Childbirth Educator (CEA/MNY & LAMAZE), Certified Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Certified MUTU® Systems trainer and specializes in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year.

Chantal provides a comfortable and supportive environment for a positive birth experience. She incorporates her prenatal yoga and massage skills. Experienced with VBAC and twin births and Gentle Cesareans. She also offers Private Birth Prep classes, Newborn Basics and her Pushing Power workshops.

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Doula Services

Before the Birth - Prenatal Visit

I meet with you in your home for 1-2 prenatal meetings to explore your desires, hopes and wishes as well as any doubts and fears you may have surrounding labor. We will go over your birth preferences and your needs and thoughts and fears about your upcoming birth so that I can support you the most effectively. I will help you understand what to expect and how to prepare for it.

During Labor

I will join you when you feel the need for extra support and stay with you until after your baby is born. As you labor, I remain close by, supporting you physically and emotionally, answering questions, offering encouragement and suggesting ways to manage pain. I may use relaxation techniques, massage, body positions, hot or cold packs, baths or showers, relaxed breathing and attention focusing techniques to help you.

I will support and reassure your partner, often supporting them in assisting you with comfort measures.

Webinars (Free Access)

The Final Push: YouTube

Lessons from a Doula: YouTube

After The Birth – Postpartum

I WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THE POSTPARTUM PROCEDURES AND WITH EARLY BREASTFEEDING. OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU TO SEE HOW YOU ARE DOING. I WILL MEET WITH YOU FOR A FINAL POSTPARTUM MEETING WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER BIRTH ALTHOUGH SOME FAMILIES WANT A MEETING SOONER. AFTER OUR POSTPARTUM MEETING, IF YOU NEED MORE HELP, I CAN ASSIST YOU AS A POSTPARTUM DOULA FOR A MORE EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

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Private Sessions

Certified by both LAMAZE and Childbirth Educators of Metropolitan New York -Chantal offers private Childbirth Education classes in the comfort of your home. The private sessions are designed to meet your needs and desires for your birth.

This 3hr class will cover all aspects of labor, both physically and emotionally. We will discuss all pain coping options and complete explanations of pain medications and technology available. The emphasis is on labor being a normal body process & having as many pain coping choices as possible.

Birth Refresher · VBAC Prep (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

Yes, Vaginal birth after Cesarean delivery is possible! Chantal explains the benefits (and risks) of both VBACs and repeat cesareans. For families welcoming another baby, this 2hr class is designed for preparing for a Vaginal Birth After a previous Cesarean.

We work on overcoming fears about labor, and explore pain-coping techniques. We'll also discuss the hospital's routine procedures to avoid. We spend time reviewing the first birth and we will also discuss the differences of this pregnancy and family adjustment as compared to the first.

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