Birth & Postpartum Doula
Welcome to Baby’s Breath Maternity! Thank you for choosing me to support you on YOUR maternity journey.
Hello, my name is Celeste Hendershot.
Born and raised in Germany until the age of 12. I have two beautiful girls and a husband of 9 years. I went to school for nursing but over the years have re-discovered myself and it took me down this road. I think women are absolutely amazing and sadly I believe there isn’t as much support for women as there should be. The path surrounding pregnancy and birth can also for some feel lonesome, uncertain and sometimes even overwhelming.
Whether you want to deliver in a hospital, at home or birth center, with all of the medications or none of them, I want your birth to be YOUR birth.
My Services
Prenatal Visits
After your free consultation, and before your due date, you will receive two prenatal visits. These visits will vary in length but on average will be about 3 hours each. We will address the remaining weeks of pregnancy, build your plan for birth and postpartum care. We will do a variety of exercises together, some just us, some including your partner. These include but are not limited to, meditation, stretching, massage and a variety of discussions. I will also never arrive empty handed and will tailor to each mommy’s needs. I will also be available to take phone calls & answer questions via text or email whenever you need me.
The Birth
After 37 weeks, I will be on call for you. If you are interested in some natural ways of induction, we can work on that. During your labor I will be your support. Physically, mentally and emotionally. Together with the rest of your birthing team we will create an environment of serenity, and the focus will be on you. So often all of the focus is on the baby, but I believe that this time is just as much about the mom. We will honor your plan to birth, and it is my job to facilitate that. During your birth you deserve to be present to enjoy every moment of this joyous occasion. I will also be providing some goodies during your labor and immediately after birth.
Postpartum Care
Postpartum can be daunting but with the right kind of support, this can be a time of pure bliss. After the birth, you will receive two postpartum visits. Again, these will vary in length but about 2-3 hours each. You will receive a postpartum meal and lactation support in a variety of ways if you choose to breastfeed. We will go over the events of your birth and process things together while you receive a massage. A herbal bath, newborn support, cleaning, organizing, and meal prep, are a few examples of some of the services I am offering. We will make a postpartum plan in your prenatal visits, but we are flexible. You are allowed to change things as we go to make this your perfect experience.
Book a free consultation
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Service Details
My birth doula package includes the free consultation, two prenatal visits, the birth and two postpartum care visits.
I have another option that is just a postpartum care package. Sometimes you may not feel you need pregnancy or birth support but feel that you may need an extra hand postpartum. The postpartum package is 4 appointments, about 2 hours each, that you can spread across the course of one month.
We will go over pricing at the consultation, but I am willing to work with you and can create a payment plan if needed.
With both of my package options, you will also receive a 20% discount with a photographer I’ve partnered with, Hannah Tullis. Her Instagram handle is “hannahtullisphotography”. Even if you don’t book with me, please go check her out. She’s amazing! You do have to book one of these packages with me to receive the discount, but the type of photoshoot is your choice. The options include maternity, birth, 48-hr post birth, or newborn.
