7 years of experience
Hi! My name is Shantel! I am a full spectrum doula trained through Birth and Baby University. Prior to becoming a doula, I worked with children in a daycare/camp setting for over 9 years, as well as supporting families as a nanny.
As a postpartum doula, I have experience supporting families with both daytime and overnight care. I enjoy helping with cooking, cleaning, running errands, and breastfeeding support. I love working with children and helping families.
I began my doula journey 6 years ago after learning about birth workers and the crisis amongst pregnant people in hospitals. While studying abroad in England, I learned how common doulas were, specifically in Europe. Upon returning home I began my focus on birth work.
My mission is to help the birthing person feel safe and have full autonomy over their body as they give birth, as well as support pregnant people and parents through their journey welcoming a new baby. I allow families to be heard and will always put the birthing person’s and the baby’s needs first to ensure the birthing and postpartum plans are met.
I am a Certified Peer Lactation Counselor and Certified Lactation Counselor with specialized training in Spinning Babies. I am currently completing my training and certification to become a Newborn Care Specialist, as well as pursuing certification as a Sleep Consultant.
English
Carrot, Medicaid
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Single 100 hour Bundle 25 visits, 4 hours per visit Shift Minimums: Daytime care: Minimum 4 hours Extended Shifts: Daytime visits may be extended up to 12 hours based on doula availability
Single 240 hour Bundle 30 visits, 8 hours per visit Shift Minimums Overnight care: Minimum 8 hours Extended Shifts: Visits may be extended up to 12 hours based on doula availability
Single 320 hour Bundle 40 visits, 8 hours per visit Shift Minimums Overnight care: Minimum 8 hours Extended Shifts: Visits may be extended up to 12 hours based on doula availability
Services Included in Package - An interview (typically about one hour) to ensure your doula is a good match for you and your family. - A 3-hour ‘Get-to- know-you-visit’ designed to help your child become comfortable with your doula. - On-call services begin at 37 weeks of pregnancy through birth. - Arrival time within 2 hours from the time you request the start of care.* - Up to 24 hours of continuous care after your doula arrives at your home. - A backup doula will be provided if the need f...
As part of the package your doula will offer: - Up to 3 prenatal visits - Unlimited virtual support, phone support or email contact - On-call availability from the 37th week of pregnancy through birth – we do our best to be available should your labor begin prior to the 37th week - A backup doula of similar or greater experience than the primary doula. We recommend having a call or visit with the backup doula. - Support during active labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period – su...