What is a Perinatal Support Worker (PNSW)/Birth professional
A perinatal support worker (PNSW) is a personal support worker (PSW) who has graduated from a specialized program in perinatal care which allows them to provide non- medical, physical, emotional, and educational support to birthing persons and their families from pregnancy through the first year of life.
Services
Birth Support
Birth doesn't have to be overwhelming. No matter where or how you plan to give birth. I will be your cheerleader, advocate, and your consistent support throughout. Your birth experience, will be one that stays with you for a lifetime.
Postpartum Support
Early days can be overwhelming and confusing. Don't just survive, thrive! I will be there to help you work through everything. I can help you get community resources, educational information to make informed decisions that are right for you and your family. I provided you with unbiased, evidence based information on your options.
Breastfeeding Support /Feeding support
Feeding of a newborn tends to be one of the biggest concerns for parents. However you choose to feed your baby I am here to support you on your feeding journey. You will be offered the opportunity to be listened to free of judgement and without being pushed in any one direction. Providing evidence based information when needed.
Virtual Support
The support you need, where you need it, how you need it, when you need it.
A virtual birth professional may be just what you need. Rest assured, no matter the circumstance, or where you are in the world, you can have your birth professional by your side.
Prenatal support
Becoming a parent can be stressful. You may find yourself asking many questions. Take the stress out of getting ready for your new baby by obtaining support each step of the way. Lets create an individualized plan that answers your questions and meets your every need.
Types of birth I support
- Vaginal and cesarean births
- Medicated and unmedicated births
- Home, hospital and birth Center delivery
- Labor and pushing positioning
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
- Water birth
Pricing/Packages
Birth support
Labour support/Birth support
Birth & Postpartum
Labour support is great for experienced birthers/parents who simply want labour support and nothing more.
This package is ONLY for support in labour and birth.
*This is not for 1st time birth experiences*
This package includes:
- Complimentary pre-hire meeting
- On-call 24/7 from 37 weeks
- Consistent phone contact with you during early labor
- Joining you when you decide, meeting at your home, or the hospital depending on your preference
- Remain with you for at least 1 to 2 hours postpartum to assist with bonding and feeding (Breast or bottle)
- A postpartum follow-up call to check in, answer any questions, and provide additional support
$700.00
Birth & Postpartum
Labour support/Birth support
Birth & Postpartum
- Everything in the Labour and birth package
- 50 postpartum hours
- Hours can be used for day or night
$2500
Labour support/Birth support
Labour support/Birth support
$1100
- Complementary pre-hire meeting to get to know each other
- 2 Prenatal visits
- Unlimited communication duration of your pregnancy
- Reassurance + guidance through pregnancy
- Assistance with birth plan creation
- Unlimited access to other support and resources within the community
- On-call 24/7 from 37 weeks
- Consistent phone contact with you during early labor
- Joining you when you decide, meeting at your home, or the hospital depending on your preference
- Comfort and relaxation techniques to assist with labour progression and pain management
- Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support from the start of labour until after birth
- Encouragement to use your voice to ask questions and always reminding you of your unique birth goals
- Remain with you for at least 1 to 2 hours postpartum to assist with bonding and feeding (Breast or bottle)
- 1 postpartum visit at your home to process your birth, answer newborn care questions and give hands-on feeding support as needed
- Talk and text support for 3 weeks following the birth
- My friendship and support through all of your parenting years
Custom packages available upon request (add on to postpartum care/feeding support)
Postpartum support
Every postpartum plan is different and tailored to the unique needs of you and your family.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to postpartum support.
I can come to your home and/ or into the hospital or NICU after baby is born to provide you with support.
- Assist with bonding
- Infant feeding
- Breastfeeding support
- Bathing
- Infant development
- Support with multiples
- Self care support and recovery
- Day, Evening and Night support
- Light housekeeping
- Infant soothing techniques
- Helping set good sleep routines
- Assisting partners on ways they can help
$30.00/hr (Day rate 7am-7pm)
$35.00/hr (Night rate 7pm-7am)
Twins add $10/hr
I require a minimum of 5 hours per day shift and a minimum of 8 hours per night shift.
Hours are subject to availability.
Breastfeeding/Feeding support
Breastfeeding/Feeding support
Each meeting is specified to your unique requirements
Topics for breastfeeding may include:
- Latch technique
- Feed positions
- Normal infant behaviour
- Breastfeeding alternatives ( pumping, cup feeding, etc.)
- Observing a feed
- Signs & symptoms of breast infection
Topics for formula feeding may include:
- How to prepare a bottle
- How to store formula
- sterilizing bottles
- Burping
- Positions
*Most beneficial if scheduled just before an expected feed
$30/hr
Newborn care class
Breastfeeding/Feeding support
This class prepares new parents and care-givers for how to care for their newborn in the privacy of their home. During this 2 hour class you will learn:
- Bathing your baby
- newborn grooming
- umbilical cord care
- Diaper changing
- Swaddling techniques
- How to use a wrap
- Soothing your newborn
- Feeding and burping your baby
- Breast feeding basics which include: proper positioning for a great latch, pumping and storing breast milk Formula feeding basics which include: proper preparation of formula, storing formula, cleaning bottles and nipples
- Car seat safety
- Sleep safety
$150
Prenatal support
Prenatal support
Prenatal support
Support and guidance for your journey
- Mental and emotional support during pregnancy
- Home preparation
- Meal preparation
- Support with self care
- Prenatal classes
- Newborn care classes
- Assistance with birth plan creation
- Learn about your options
- Assistance with local resources
- Actions you can take to prepare for baby
$30.00/hr