Services

$60 for a one hour virtual appointment. This also includes email support following our appointment, as long as it’s related to the topic we met about. Virtual follow up sessions will require an additional fee.

Choosing how to feed your baby can feel overwhelming, and most people end up with questions regardless of how many classes you take or books you read.

I will work with you to answer your unique questions or discuss any challenges you are encountering related to lactation and feeding your baby human milk. Appointments can be completed both prenatally or after your baby has been born and feeding has been established.

Some popular topics I help provide support and education for are:

• What to expect during the first weeks of breastfeeding

• Positioning and identifying a good latch

• How to know if baby is getting enough milk

• Choosing a breast pump

• Creating a pumping and/or feeding schedule

• Returning to work

• Weaning

• When to turn to seek additional help, and what resources exist

Please note that although this is customized education based on your specific needs and interests, it is not a comprehensive assessment of how your baby is feeding. I am not able to see anyone who is actively struggling with weight gain or whose provider has diagnosed them with Failure to Thrive. 

Prior to us scheduling our call, you must fill out this form. 

Afterwards, I will reach out to schedule a time for us to meet or to suggest an alternative that I think would be a better fit for your needs.

I also offer virtual and in-person lactation education classes. These classes can be held as a group or individually.

If you are interested in scheduling a class, or if you would like to host a class in your space please email me to discuss pricing and schedule a time.

Breastfeeding Basics

Get started on your breastfeeding journey with the knowledge and confidence on the basics of breastfeeding your newborn baby, and how to recognize if a feeding challenge arises. This class will primarily focus on establishing breastfeeding and the first six months, but we will also briefly cover extended nursing into toddlerhood. 

Topics discussed will include:

• Establishing breastfeeding in the early weeks

• The benefits of human milk 

• Timing of feedings 

• Positioning and latching 

• Choosing and using a breastpump

• Nutrition for breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding complications and when to seek help 

• Returning to work 

• Available resources to support your journey 

In many cultures, people choose to ingest their placenta after giving birth. I use the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) method to prepare all placenta capsules, which involves steaming the placenta with herbs, dehydrating it at a low temperature, grinding it into fine powder and placing the powder into
capsules.

Studies on placentophagy are very limited, but many people have reported some or all of the the following benefits after consuming their placenta:

• Faster recovery time

• Stabilize mood and hormones

• Increased energy

• Increased breastmilk supply

• Reduced postpartum bleeding

Placenta encapsulation is not for everyone, and that’s okay! Many people want to honor their placenta in another way, to give thanks to the organ that helped grow and nourish their baby, and provided them with essential nutrients to keep them healthy for nine months. I also offer placenta prints and umbilical cord keepsakes, as a standalone service. All individuals purchasing placenta capsules will get a placenta print and umbilical cord keepsake included with their order.

For more information on this service, and to discuss availability and pricing please email me at alicia@syracusedoula.com

Virtual birth and postpartum planning is the perfect option for many families! I have been supporting families virtually since 2019, and there are a variety of reasons that families choose to work with me virtually leading up to their birth but don’t actually have me in the room when their baby is born.

This offering provides full flexibility to work together during your pregnancy and/or early postpartum. We can work together to create a birth plan, discuss comfort measures for labor, prepare for breastfeeding and postpartum, and beyond… All from the comfort of your own home!

Other family members or friends who will be in the room with you while you give birth are encouraged to join our virtual sessions so that they can be prepared and empowered to provide the best support possible during the birth of your baby.

This offering starts at $175 and includes:

• Two 90 minute meetings to discuss and create your birth and/or postpartum plan

• Unlimited email and text support through the start of our work together until 12 weeks postpartum

• Access to a variety of digital resources, tailored to meet your specific questions and needs

• A discounted rate on my lactation and placenta encapsulation services

• *Option to add on additional virtual sessions for an additional fee.

In-person birth support begins at $1,200

In-person support is perfect for families looking to have a doula guide them throughout their pregnancy and be with them in the room during birth.

Clients will receive":

• A minimum of 2 prenatal visits (approximately 1.5 - 2 hours each visit)

• On-call availability 24/7 starting at 38 weeks of pregnancy through the birth of your child(ren)

• In-person support during labor and birth, and immediate postpartum support for approximately 1 or 2 hours following your child’s birth

• 1 postpartum home visit (approximately 1.5 - 2 hours)

• Unlimited email and text support through the start of our work together until 12 weeks postpartum

• Access to my lending library of books, birth tools, and a variety of postpartum and infant products.

Postpartum support starts at $32/hour. Shifts are typically between 4-6 hours depending on availability and client needs.

In-home support during the fourth trimester. Postpartum support includes (but is not limited to):

• Basic newborn care support (i.e. feeding, baths, diapering)

• Help with lactation and infant feeding

• Simple meal preparation

• Light household chores, such as laundry, organization, and dishes

• Referral to local resources

• Discussing and processing your birth

• Support with emotional and physical recovery from childbirth

Together we will create a custom plan that fits your needs.

This package also includes unlimited email and text support throughout our contract together.

Weekend and overnight postpartum support is also available on a limited basis. These shifts are typically about 8 - 10 hours long, and begin between 8pm and 10pm.

Please reach out to me directly so we can discuss what you’re looking for.