About Marieke
Doula Marieke
Marieke (she/they) birthed both of her daughters at home, with midwife assistance. Her second daughter was born using hypnosis for labor management. Her two grandsons were born in hospital, with the help of amazing teams. She welcomes all family styles and ethnicities, and is LGBTQA+ friendly.
Marieke offers her services on a sliding scale. Contact her today to set up a consultation.
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BIRTH
Doulas help make birth better!
They nurture, support and offer expert guidance for families during their pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum time. There is incredible evidence that shows how birth doulas improve outcomes!
Basic Birth Doula service includes two prenatal visits, 24/7 availability by phone starting two weeks before due date, and one post-natal visit.
POST PARTUM
Fourth Trimester Support
The first few months at home are an incredible adjustment for everyone, and a little support goes a long way. Marieke offers postpartum support to their birthing parents, which can include newborn care, breastfeeding support and education, sibling and household support, and birthing parent support.
PERINATAL ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
The Alexander Technique can be used to
- 1. Adjust to the growing weight and changes associated with pregnancy.
- 2. Learn about the overall coordination of the body.
- 3. Practice positions such as squats and being on all fours, breathing and vocalizing (e.g. screaming) with ease to prepare for childbirth.
- Explore approaches to prevent strain during the repetitive demands of lifting, holding and carrying that comes with parenthood.
HYPNOSIS
Hypnosis for childbirth is a method of pain management that combines practiced deep breathing, visualization, prompts from their partners, and labor comfort measures. The belief is that in preparing ahead of giving birth, pregnant people can train their brains to elicit a deep relaxation response on demand.
Hypnosis for Birth package includes four prenatal sessions, in addition to the Basic Birth Doula Service.
BREATHING/TONING
Offered as part of individual prenatal support or in a class format, Toning encourages exploration of deep low sounds on exhalation as a method of riding the waves of labor contractions.
INFANT MASSAGE
Offered either as part of Post-Partum follow-up care and as a class, Infant Massage encourages neuromuscular tone and coordination in the infant, and offers bonding and deep relaxation for both baby and parent.
FREE CONSULTATION
Marieke takes two clients per month, so that she can give quality time to each client. She understands that birthing is an intimate time for a person and/or a couple, and offers a free consultation, either in person or on video call.