Birth Doula ServicesBirth doula services bring emotional and physical support, along with resources and birth preparation to an expecting family prenatally, during birth and shortly after.
|
Postpartum Doula ServicesPostpartum doula services come with endless resources, support and guidance during the transition into parenthood from the first few weeks to a few months postpartum.
|
Childbirth EducationChildbirth education helps folks turn fear into power, increases the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth, is a practical way of preparing for birth and informs your intuition.
|
Placenta EncapsulationPlacenta encapsulation is a process where the placenta is transformed into capsules that can be taken during the postpartum chapter. This process is centuries old and has become more popular over the past few decades.
|
Support GroupsWe recognize how important it is to find community so we lead support groups for: pregnancy, postpartum, lactation and fertility. Most of our groups are held weekly and are a time to connect with others who are in a similar chapter of life. Join us!
|
Lactation EducationLactation education, often offered in a private class, would include information on positioning, latch, newborn cues, troubleshooting things like mastitis and low supply, pumping and more.
|
Bless the Mama CeremonyBless the Mama ceremonies are a way to celebrate the pregnant person in a sacred, intentional way. Unlike a baby shower, this ceremony is uniquely created with the recipient in mind as close friends & family gather to share in this new chapter.
|
ReikiReiki treatments promote balance during pregnancy, healing during postpartum and overall well-being for newborns. Let's embrace, honor and celebrate your mind, body and soul.
|
Birth Trauma RecoveryBirth Story Medicine® provides a safe space for a guided personal-growth process that will bring insight, resolution and healing to what may feel like a difficult birth experience.
|
Why choose us?1. Comprehensive support for the childbearing year
Pregnancy & labor support through birth doula services; postpartum support through postpartum doula services; education, reiki & birth story processing from conception onward. 2. Consistent resources and professional development Exclusive access to a password-protected page full of local and international resources, handouts, worksheets and more; continuing education explored and achieved to create an even more well-rounded approach to support. 3. Compassionate and inclusive care Specialized training in trauma-informed care, pregnancy and infant loss, and more; inclusive language used to support all birthing families (LGBTQ+, all races, religions, etc.). Our visionTo be a reliable, safe space for people anywhere along the pregnancy, birth or postpartum path to feel comforted, informed, heard and empowered.
|
"Allison Doherty was our doula for our second child. Allison was simply amazing! She has great confidence in what she is doing and yet has a calm and peaceful manner about her both of which made me feel instantly comfortable with her and like her. My husband also felt the same way right away which is a feat as he often doesn’t care about such things. My husband is very quiet so I wasn’t wanting anyone to run him over with taking charge and making him the third wheel but yet I wanted and needed the doula support. Allison was the perfect fit! She met with us and me separately ahead of the birth on a number of occasions. We would go over my fears and concerns about the upcoming birth along with ideas she had to help me prepare and know to maybe use in labor. I never felt pressured or rushed or like I was inconveniencing her. I felt confident and ready for my birth. Allison was always there for me in person, by phone, text or email. On the big day she walked me through calling my provider and getting to the hospital where she greeted us and never left my side unless checking in with the hospital staff for me. She helped me with positions and positive thinking. She kept in touch with the staff as to my needs and helped me get answers I needed to make decisions. The hospital was very busy so Alison was my life line! She stayed with me getting me settled in our room, supporting through the first breastfeeding and even setting up my fragrance diffuser all before she went home. I wanted pictures and Allison got many awesome photos throughout the birth and the special first time we spent with our baby. She emailed me the photo link along with a birth timeline I love! She also followed up by text and email many times following the birth and came for a postpartum visit to see how we were doing. We got to discuss the birth and events of that special day. All in all Allison was amazing and such a wonderful doula I was so glad to have! Thank you so much Allison!" -Jessica
|
"She was our postpartum doula and took truly outstanding care of me and my twins. She primarily worked overnights, doing all baby care. She woke me to pump or nurse as requested. She kept me hydrated and I always felt much better after she was with us for a night. I trusted her 100% to care for my babies right away. She is warm, caring, conscientious, and an all around pleasure to welcome into our home during a stressful time." -Trisha
"Trisha was at the birth of our first son and we were so excited to have her at the birth of our second son. I honestly couldn't have imagined giving birth without her! My second son, however, decided to come two weeks early, and she wasn't going to be able to make our birth. While I was in active labor and ready to go to the hospital, Trisha was able to connect us with Allison and Allison was so willing and eager to unexpectedly attend our birth. We had never met Allison before, but from the second my husband called her, asking her to make the hike to MGH in Boston at 11:00 at night, I knew that she would be able to meet the high expectations we had. As soon as Allison arrived, she jumped right in to support and I immediately felt comfortable with her. Allison was calm, warm, and so kind. She was willing to do anything that I asked (food, water, ask the nurse a question, etc.) and was also able to provide things for me that I didn't think to ask of her (essential oils, braid my hair). Allison got wonderful photos and wrote up a super accurate and really great visual of our son's birth timeline, that we will forever keep. She was able to add in details of the birth that I forgot or just didn't even know happened!" -Melissa
"During my son's hospital stay, Allison was wonderful. She always knew how to bring a smile to my face and alleviate my fears. She answered my questions or connected me with nurses and doctors who could help me. She was very loving with my son and showed genuine, heartfelt love for him and me. I am blessed to have had Allison's support during my son's time in the NICU." -Rachel
|
ContactPhone: 603.851.1595
Email: hello@holisticbirthandbeyond.com Address: 660 Mast Road, Manchester, NH 03102 Serving Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Seacoast and surrounding areas of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. |
Sitemap |
ConnectFollow along and connect for all things related to pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Connect to learn more about doula services and get to know what Holistic Birth & Beyond is all about. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! |