current services + offerings

Birth Doula Services

Hiring me as your doula means that you will have unlimited call and text access to me as you need, at least 2 prenatal visits so we can become familiar and go over your plan, labor and birth support, and one postnatal in-home visit. I also offer basic photography during your labor and birth, just know that this is not at a professional standard! All of these aspects are clearly defined in my contract which we will sign upon the date of hire, including the rate of pricing that we agree upon. Hiring me as your doula also means that you will truly feel held and supported through this time. Before hire I like to have an interview to see if we mesh, either virtually or, better yet, in person!

Comprehensive Childbirth Education

This course has been a true labor of love. I took two different courses during my own pregnancy and have decided to combine everything I've learned into one big bundle. Don't worry, it won't be overwhelming, and this course is designed to very much include your partner and prep them for birth too! It's designed to give you a solid knowledge base to make informed decisions from, help you navigate any fears, and ready you for all things labor, which in my opinion is the juiciest part! The course is four weeks long and can be done via Zoom if preferred, until we get to the coping with labor section.

Placenta Encapsulation

This service allows me to bring your placenta home, steam it in the traditional Chinese medicine way, and dehydrate and encapsulate it for your consumption. Why? We see animals do this in the wild after giving birth, as it gives back those nutrients to your depleted postpartum body, and helps tremendously with the hormonal slump that occurs after giving birth. Let me know if you want to find out more!

Pregnancy Loss Resources and Support

No one should have to go through these moments unsupported. Please reach out with questions about my loss services, sharing your story, and finding support. You are not alone, and your angel baby deserves to be remembered.

love for sweetearthbirth

I would recommend Lydia a thousand times over. She was made to be a doula and does a fantastic job helping during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. She is a wealth of knowledge. I feel so fortunate that I found her and she helped me during this journey. I couldn't have done this and accomplished my birth vision without her support and knowledge.
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N Grafelman, June 2022
Lydia was great support during c-section and immediately after birth. She was very amicable and supportive and asked good and intelligent questions. She was nurturing, flexible, and empathetic.
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A + B Thibideau, Jan 2023
Lydia made the whole experience better, and really made natural childbirth possible. She encouraged us so well throughout the most painful and stressful circumstances. We were lucky to have her.
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M + M Gannon, Feb 2022
Lydia made us very comfortable and gave us new confidence to follow through with natural birth.
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C Wood, April 2022
Lydia's compassion, patience, and healing, calm energy make her a great doula. She was amazing!
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W + K Einarsson-Anderson, June 2023
Lydia was amazing, put me at ease, very good energy, felt like part of the family.
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F Guara, Jan 2022