My passion for helping others began in 2003 when I enlisted in the the US Army. After six year in the military I completed my time in service and went on to pursue a career in skin care; in 2009 became a licensed esthetician. In 2015 I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Wellness with an emphasis in Nutrition from Kaplan University, I graduated Suma Cum Laude. My yoga training followed in 2015 in Rishikesh, India. In December of 2019 I became a Doula.
My Courses at Madriella Doula School Include:
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Why I became a Doula
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What I offer: 24/7 support. You can text, call, email, meet with me as much as you feel comfortable doing so.
My role as the doula: I provide informational, physical, and emotional support. I am not there to take over for your partner (unless you have no partner); I am there to guide you both and instruct your partner on ways to help you while in labor. I also support all races and LGBTQIA people.
To be upfront, I have no religious preference but I will respect and honor those who have a chosen faith and if requested I can use your faith to guide you. I like to educate myself on all religions so to choose one specific religion was never something I felt I needed to do since so many religions have many interesting facets I can connect with.
Areas from my education I can serve you best include: aromatherapy, acupressure, herbalism, health and wellness, nutrition, positive wellbeing, pregnancy and labor stages, skincare, yoga instruction, hypno-birthing, pranayama (breathing) techniques, pain-management in labor and birthing, massage, labor and birthing positions, infant aftercare, baby soothing techniques, and lactation support.
I support all types of birth choices and environments; I assist in home births, hospitals, and birth centers.
Services
á la carte
Pregnancy support only: $250
Birth support only: $450 (showing up during active labor and helping
with informational, physical, and emotional support as well as photos photos)
Package choices include:
(Prices "lower than average' in Austin because I want to be affordable and accessible and not charge a mortgage payment)
Simple Support (Pregnancy and Birth) $600: This is for second and/or third time mamas who have done a lot of reading and research on her own about labor and birth, clearly have had a previous experience, and have taken an informative birthing class but would just like some extra support when labor does start. Includes support prior to birth, a couple home visits before birth so we can meet and talk about labor/birthing positions and pain management, continuous labor and birth support, pain management support, aromatherapy, *photos of birth, one postpartum visit, text/phone support up to 3 months.
Tiny Bundle $750:- Help with birth preferences, information and support for pregnancy and postpartum, continuous labor and birth support. Home visits before birth to establish a connection. Information and physical support for pain management. Information and help with how to prepare for labor, delivery, and aftercare. Aromatherapy, supplement, and herbal tea support (trained through my Bachelor's Degree). *Birth & newborn photos. One postpartum visit (optional, but offered) and text/phone support up to 6 months. Lactation support.
The Motherload $900- Help with birth preferences, nutrition counseling, information and support for pregnancy and postpartum, continuous labor and birth support. Home visits before birth to establish a connection. Information and support for pain management. Information and help with how to prepare for labor, delivery, and aftercare. Aromatherapy, supplement, and herbal tea support (trained through my Bachelor's Degree). *Birth and newborn photos. One postpartum visit (optional, but offered) and text/phone support up to 6 months. Nutrition and lactation support. Optional help with a baby shower or a mother blessing. One facial and one private yoga lesson included. Techniques for soothing your newborn as well as information for newborn aftercare.
Postpartum Support- Whether you get a package or just hire me short term I am there helping to ensure parent-newborn and sibling-newborn bonding. I offer support for all family members and am skilled with helping toddlers/children and their emotions with their new sibling arrival and helping with inclusion. I can help with any household tasks, pet chores (not allergic to any!), cooking, cleaning, and any other thing you can think of when I am not assisting another family member. I offer postpartum informational, emotional, and physical support (rubs for those sore arms, neck and shoulders). I am knowledgable and skilled in breastfeeding support and nutrition for mothers. I can help with identifying baby behavior and teach baby soothing techniques. You will always have a clear-minded dedicated support person in me; I don't smoke, do drugs, drink, or even take any medications. Think of me as a family member and don't worry about venting to me or asking me to do dishes because I AM HERE FOR YOU!
The Bonding Bundle ($2,500)- Contract-based Postpartum Support for 3-4 days per week (based upon our schedules and mutual agreement), 4-6 hours per day for 6 weeks.
Don't need a package? Postpartum Support Daily by the hour: $25/hr
No Overnight Postpartum Support Available
PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL PACKAGES
*Birth photos can cost up to $1,000 alone! I'm not a professional photographer, but I'm still great at capturing beautiful moments.
*I accept HSA payments.
My role as the doula: I provide informational, physical, and emotional support. I am not there to take over for your partner (unless you have no partner); I am there to guide you both and instruct your partner on ways to help you while in labor. I also support all races and LGBTQIA people.
To be upfront, I have no religious preference but I will respect and honor those who have a chosen faith and if requested I can use your faith to guide you. I like to educate myself on all religions so to choose one specific religion was never something I felt I needed to do since so many religions have many interesting facets I can connect with.
Areas from my education I can serve you best include: aromatherapy, acupressure, herbalism, health and wellness, nutrition, positive wellbeing, pregnancy and labor stages, skincare, yoga instruction, hypno-birthing, pranayama (breathing) techniques, pain-management in labor and birthing, massage, labor and birthing positions, infant aftercare, baby soothing techniques, and lactation support.
I support all types of birth choices and environments; I assist in home births, hospitals, and birth centers.
Services
á la carte
Pregnancy support only: $250
Birth support only: $450 (showing up during active labor and helping
with informational, physical, and emotional support as well as photos photos)
Package choices include:
(Prices "lower than average' in Austin because I want to be affordable and accessible and not charge a mortgage payment)
Simple Support (Pregnancy and Birth) $600: This is for second and/or third time mamas who have done a lot of reading and research on her own about labor and birth, clearly have had a previous experience, and have taken an informative birthing class but would just like some extra support when labor does start. Includes support prior to birth, a couple home visits before birth so we can meet and talk about labor/birthing positions and pain management, continuous labor and birth support, pain management support, aromatherapy, *photos of birth, one postpartum visit, text/phone support up to 3 months.
Tiny Bundle $750:- Help with birth preferences, information and support for pregnancy and postpartum, continuous labor and birth support. Home visits before birth to establish a connection. Information and physical support for pain management. Information and help with how to prepare for labor, delivery, and aftercare. Aromatherapy, supplement, and herbal tea support (trained through my Bachelor's Degree). *Birth & newborn photos. One postpartum visit (optional, but offered) and text/phone support up to 6 months. Lactation support.
The Motherload $900- Help with birth preferences, nutrition counseling, information and support for pregnancy and postpartum, continuous labor and birth support. Home visits before birth to establish a connection. Information and support for pain management. Information and help with how to prepare for labor, delivery, and aftercare. Aromatherapy, supplement, and herbal tea support (trained through my Bachelor's Degree). *Birth and newborn photos. One postpartum visit (optional, but offered) and text/phone support up to 6 months. Nutrition and lactation support. Optional help with a baby shower or a mother blessing. One facial and one private yoga lesson included. Techniques for soothing your newborn as well as information for newborn aftercare.
Postpartum Support- Whether you get a package or just hire me short term I am there helping to ensure parent-newborn and sibling-newborn bonding. I offer support for all family members and am skilled with helping toddlers/children and their emotions with their new sibling arrival and helping with inclusion. I can help with any household tasks, pet chores (not allergic to any!), cooking, cleaning, and any other thing you can think of when I am not assisting another family member. I offer postpartum informational, emotional, and physical support (rubs for those sore arms, neck and shoulders). I am knowledgable and skilled in breastfeeding support and nutrition for mothers. I can help with identifying baby behavior and teach baby soothing techniques. You will always have a clear-minded dedicated support person in me; I don't smoke, do drugs, drink, or even take any medications. Think of me as a family member and don't worry about venting to me or asking me to do dishes because I AM HERE FOR YOU!
The Bonding Bundle ($2,500)- Contract-based Postpartum Support for 3-4 days per week (based upon our schedules and mutual agreement), 4-6 hours per day for 6 weeks.
Don't need a package? Postpartum Support Daily by the hour: $25/hr
No Overnight Postpartum Support Available
PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL PACKAGES
*Birth photos can cost up to $1,000 alone! I'm not a professional photographer, but I'm still great at capturing beautiful moments.
*I accept HSA payments.
FAQ'S
Why do doulas cost so much?
Labor and birth are a LONG! If you work a 30 hour work week you'd expect your payment at the end of the week, correct? We doulas sometimes work up to 30 hours STRAIGHT! Also when we do pre-labor support and postpartum, that's even more hours of work. For most doulas, this is their only job and time away from family and sleeplessness are worth compensating any doula. It also takes some of us several days to recover (physically with sleep and soreness from helping mamas). As much as we ADORE being a doula, we have to charge to make a living. Personally I keep my pricing on the lower end compared to almost all the other Austin area Doulas, because I don't want any woman to feel she can't afford extra support.
are there payment plans available?
With me, absolutely! Three choices: Pay 100% now, Pay 50% now 50% later, or Pay in 3 installments
Is a Doula worth it?
Absolutely! If you have any concerns, fears, or worries about anything at all, especially the pain, we are such a great source for physical and emotional support. We also teach your partner some helpful ways to soothe you! We are also great for doing so many little things you wouldn't have thought to do, bring, or ask at the hospital or birth center. Extra bonus: after labor I even offer to grab food for the new parents if the hospital cafeteria is closed and you can't order. I've even gone to someone's home to get their nursing bras they forgot; I'd do anything for my clients.