Frequently Asked Questions

I think I’m interested in working with you but I’m not sure.

TLDR: That’s ok! We can have a free chat before you decide and you’ll have time to decide after our meeting.

A first step I encourage of everyone is to schedule a consultation. It’s a period of time for us to chat and you can ask questions and get a feel for me/if you’d like me to be a part of your team and vice versa. It’s also a time for us to talk about the package support offerings and get your questions answered about fees and any special circumstances you’re concerned about. The consultation would not obligate you to booking my services and you would have 7 calendar days after the conversation to give me your decision.

I have financial concerns.

TLDR: Let’s chat!

Here’s some additional information about JTD fee information:

•Payment plans are available for all doula and encapsulation clients- typically a 50% deposit is due at time of booking and the remaining balance is due by 36 weeks for doula clients and 38 weeks for encapsulation clients

•Discounts are available for clients who book multiple services and repeat parents encapsulation clients. The repeat parent doula support package is at a discounted rate

•For folks who have an FSA/HSA and doula services can be covered, I have an NPI and can add that to invoices for you to use your FSA/HSA funds

•I’m eligible to accept Carrot Fertility

•I have a tier of fees specific for folks who are in programs like SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid

•I have another tier of fees specific for clients who are 14-21 years old

•15% of all full fee packages go towards the JTD “Pay it Forward” fund which is used to support future clients and families with limited income and resources

•JTD clients have access to a my lending library of books to support their preparation!

How would you describe your support? What elements or characteristics can people expect?

I embed the following characteristics into my support:

•Trauma-informed

•Non-judgmental

•Strengths-based

•Inclusive and affirming

•Collaborative 

•Down to earth

•Compassionate

•Meets you where you are

• Positive/uplifting/ humorous nature

•Multi-disciplinary and experiential

•Recognizes your unique situation and experiences

•Calm, grounding presence

•Honest and reassuring

What training programs/ certifications have you completed?

Growth and Learning is a core value of JTD. In addition to learning in the “traditional” classroom setting, I also bring the learnings of other support and life experiences into the room.  I make sure to participate in education and skill opportunities throughout each year to continually enhance how I show up for clients. 

Here’s a (very) short list of the professional training and skill opportunities I’ve completed or hold certificates and certifications from:

•Certified Birth Doula

•Certified Full Spectrum Doula

•Certified Childbirth Education Facilitator

•Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula Certificate

•Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate Certificate

•Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist

• Reproductive Health Doula Certificate

•Homebirth for Doulas

•Gender Affirming Birthwork

•Supporting Survivors Who Birth

•Compassionate Cesarean

•Spinning Babies® 1-Day Workshop

• Postpartum Doula Certificate

•Trauma-informed practice

•Holding Space for Abortion

•Supporting Trans and Gender Nonconforming Birthers

•Blood-borne Pathogens & Infection Control for Placenta Encapsulators

•Adult and Pediatrics CPR, AED, First AID

•Pleasure and Pregnancy

•Liquid Motion Certification: Levels 1,2, and Heels

•XPERT Pole Fitness Level 1 Certified

•TENS Unit Training

•Certified HelloBirth Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator

•Supporting Survivors with Postpartum Care