Sariah Larsen

A positive birth experience is made more possible with a source of support, advocacy, education, validation, and comfort. My goal as a doula is to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of pregnant mothers to equip them with the tools needed for an empowering and positive birth experience. Prenatally, I meet with my clients in their homes to provide non-medical education on the birth process, discover and practice comfort measures, and create the birth plan. My clients are informed of their choices for birth care and given a questionnaire where they can easily select their preferences for everything from cervical exams to whether they’d like to try to catch their own baby. These preferences are compiled into a “summarized” birth plan, which is handed off to the healthcare provider during the birth. I’m well-versed in positions and exercises that support a functional fetal position and descent through the pelvis. I utilize these techniques prenatally and during labor to encourage a smooth transition through each station in the pelvis. This may decrease the chances of complications and tearing. I’m also passionate about maternal nutrition throughout the childbearing year. My service package includes a postpartum goodie basket featuring a homemade, organic postpartum meal, a batch of delicious and nutritious lactation cookies, and a surprise gift! I also offer an add-on herbal tea package to support prenatal preparation and postpartum recovery. While preparation, labor-progress support, and postpartum nurturing are key factors in my services, I also prioritize my client’s comfort during labor. I’m trained in multiple comfort measures that are proven to increase birth satisfaction and decrease discomfort. I spend prenatal meetings demonstrating and practicing comfort techniques with my clients to find what is most comforting and relieving to them. My support is curated to each individual client’s preferences and circumstances.