Full Spectrum Doula Services

I offer the following:

Every Other Tuesday @ 9 AM
45 min | Free

Join Maritday for a special Zoom session designed for expecting parents. In this “Mommies Only” meet & greet, Maritday will answer your questions about birth and postpartum doula support, as well as newborn care. This free group Zoom session offers an opportunity to connect with other moms-to-be, gain inspiration from their questions, and explore the support options available to you, all while building a supportive community.

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Private Consultation If you prefer a one-on-one discussion with Maritday, book an individual consultation to explore your personalized support package for a seamless birth or postpartum experience.

Limited Availability – Sign Up Early!

  • Postpartum ala carte services available for April 2025 due dates.
  • Birth doulas available for Sept 2024 – May 2025 due dates.
  • Bodywork services include belly binding & pelvic/yoni steaming.
  • Postpartum Wellness Packages.
  • In-home breastfeeding visits and virtual lactation consultations.
  • Allergy-free, organic Pregnancy & Postpartum Meal Delivery locally.

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Overview: Prepare for your birthing journey with confidence and clarity through our Comprehensive Birth Planning Session. This in-person, 2-hour consultation is designed to empower you and your partner with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the birth process smoothly and confidently.

During the session, we will explore various birthing options, discuss the stages of labor, and address your unique concerns and preferences. Whether you plan to deliver vaginally, with or without pain management, be induced, have a scheduled cesarean, or plan to breastfeed, your questions and needs will be heard and acknowledged.

Outline:

1. Road Map to Birth and Things to Consider

  • Where:
    • Home Birth: Explore the benefits and considerations of birthing at home, including the environment, safety, and necessary preparations.
    • Birth Center Birth: Learn about the supportive, home-like environment of birth centers, their facilities, and the care provided.
    • Hospital Birth: Understand the resources and interventions available in a hospital setting, along with the policies and practices that may affect your birth experience.
  • Who:
    • You & Your Partner: Discuss the roles and involvement of both partners in the birth process, ensuring mutual support and understanding.
    • Midwife: Learn about the holistic care approach midwives offer and how they can support you through a natural birth.
    • Ob/Gyn: Understand the medical expertise provided by obstetricians/gynecologists and when their involvement might be necessary or preferred.
  • When:
    • Understanding Physiologic Birth vs. Medical Birth: Delve into the differences between natural physiological birth processes and medically managed births. Discuss the timing and indications for various interventions.

2. Understanding Physiologic Birth and the Fetal Ejection Reflex

  • What is Physiologic Birth:
    • Gain insight into the natural processes of childbirth, including how the body prepares for and progresses through labor without medical intervention.
  • Fetal Ejection Reflex:
    • Learn about the involuntary reflex that assists in the natural delivery of the baby, and the conditions that support its occurrence.

3. Why We Birth Physiologically

  • Benefits of Physiologic Birth:
    • Discuss the physical, emotional, and psychological advantages of natural childbirth for both mother and baby.
    • Explore how a physiological approach can lead to a smoother postpartum recovery and better breastfeeding outcomes.
  • Empowerment and Confidence:
    • Understand how knowledge and preparation can empower you to make informed decisions, advocate for your preferences, and experience a more fulfilling birth journey.

Session Highlights:

  • Tailored advice and support based on your unique concerns and preferences.
  • Interactive discussion and Q&A to address all your questions.
  • Resources and tools to help you create a personalized birth plan.

Join us for this comprehensive session to equip yourself with the confidence and clarity needed for your birthing journey. Whether you plan to deliver vaginally, with or without pain management, be induced, have a scheduled cesarean, or plan to breastfeed, your questions and needs will be heard and acknowledged.

Price: $200

Prepare for your birth experience with our virtual birth preparation package. Perfect for those seeking professional guidance from the comfort of home.

Included Services:

  • Two 2-Hour Prenatal Visits: Assess your needs, provide labor tools, and establish your postpartum plan.
  • Birth Preferences Assistance
  • Exclusive Online Portal Access: A wealth of documents on childbirth topics.
  • Continuous Emotional Support: Support for you and your partner to stay aligned with your birth vision.
  • Partner Support Tips: Guidance on providing effective physical support during labor.
  • Holistic Remedies
  • 30-Minute Virtual Postpartum Session: Celebrate your baby’s birth and address immediate postpartum questions.
  • Virtual, On-Demand Breastfeeding Class
  • Referrals for Labor Support: This package does not include labor support. See the Virtual Birth Prep & Virtual Labor Doula Package for labor support.

Price: $1,000.00

Receive comprehensive support from a certified birth doula during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. This package focuses on holistic care and personalized support tailored to your needs.

Included Services:

  • Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth Support
  • Two 2-Hour Prenatal Visits: Assess your needs, provide labor tools, and establish your postpartum plan.
  • Birth Choices Assistance: Clarify preferences and understand available options.
  • Continuous Support: Emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and birth.
  • Holistic Remedies: Guidance on natural remedies for pregnancy discomforts.
  • Initial Breastfeeding Support: Help your baby latch and establish breastfeeding post-birth.
  • Postpartum Follow-Up Visit
  • Unlimited Phone and Chat Support
  • Birth Timeline and Photography

Price: $3,300.00

Discounts:

  • Home Birth with a Midwife: Use coupon code HomeBirth for $200 off! (Discounted to $3,100)
  • Hypnobabies Course Enrollment: Provide proof of purchase for a $400 reimbursement! (Discounted to $2,900)
  • Home Birth with Hypnobabies: Enjoy a $600 discount! (Discounted to $2,700)

As a Certified Integrative Holistic Doula and Hyponobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Doula and Instructor, I provide emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. During pregnancy, I help you clarify concerns and birth choices and provide information about holistic and natural remedies for minor pregnancy discomforts.

Included Services:

  • Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth Support: Wherever you choose to give birth, I’m there to support you.
  • Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis: Experience a shorter, more relaxing, and enjoyable birthing time with Hypnobabies techniques.
  • Two 2-Hour Prenatal Visits: We’ll assess your needs, provide useful tools for labor, and establish your postpartum plan. Plus, enjoy a $100 discount toward a third prenatal Hypnobabies Birth Rehearsal meeting, known as the Hypnobabies Home Study Advantage.
  • Birth Choices Assistance: Clarify your birth preferences and explore your options.
  • Continuous Support: Emotional, physical, and informational support for you and your partner throughout your birthing time.
  • Holistic Remedies: Advice on holistic and natural remedies for minor pregnancy discomforts.
  • Initial Breastfeeding Support: Immediate support post-birth to help your baby latch on properly and establish breastfeeding.
  • Postpartum Follow-Up Visit: Celebrate your baby’s birth and address any postpartum questions.
  • Unlimited Phone and Chat Support: Available throughout pregnancy and early labor to answer questions and provide support.
  • Birth Timeline and Photography: A written document of events during labor, plus complimentary photographs and recordings as desired.

Price: $2,900.00

Discounts:

  • Home Birth with a Midwife: Use coupon code HomeBirth for $200 off! (Discounted to $2,700)

Important Notes:

  • This package is exclusively for those taking the Hypnobabies Childbirth Course in-person, instructor-led virtual class series, or the online home study version or the Classic (hard copy) print edition version of the Hypnobabies® Home Study Course. You must provide proof of purchase for this discounted rate.
  • Basic Birth Doula Package: If you’re opting for a different hypnobirthing class, consider our Basic Birth Doula Package.You will be required to provide proof of purchasing Hypnobabies after purchasing this discounted Hypnobabies Birth Doula Package, or you will be invoiced for the $400 discount
  • Insurance Reimbursement: You may be eligible for reimbursement for purchasing your Hypnobabies® Home Study Course. Some health insurance companies may reimburse for childbirth classes; inquire with your provider. Specifically, ask if they cover out-of-hospital (non-facility-based) classes as some only cover hospital-based classes. We’re happy to provide you with a written receipt/superbill that can be submitted to your insurer upon request (this is how most, but not all, insurance providers handle it — others have a form you need to send us to complete); please ask your insurer what details need to be provided (as policies vary) and then contact us to request the necessary documentation at any time after you’ve registered for class.

The ICD-10/diagnosis codes are usually Z32.2 / Z34.03, but verify this with your insurer.

CPT codes that have worked with some insurance companies in the past that you may want to ask about are:

S9442 – Birthing classes
S9436 – Childbirth preparation/Lamaze classes
S9437 – Childbirth refresher classes
S9439 – VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) classes
S9438 – Cesarean birth classes
S9443 – Lactation classes
S9444 – Parenting classes
S9445 – Patient education, individual setting
S9446 – Patient education, group setting
S9447 – Infant safety (including CPR) classes.

Why Choose Hypnobabies?

Unlike traditional relaxation techniques, Hypnobabies® uses medical-grade hypnosis techniques based on Gerald Kein’s “Painless Childbirth Program.” This unique approach, known as “eyes-open childbirth hypnosis,” allows birthing parents to remain deeply in hypnosis while staying mobile—walking, talking, and changing positions with ease.

Many Hypnobabies participants report shorter, easier, and more comfortable labors, transforming childbirth into a joyful experience. Yes, it really works! By retraining the mind, contractions are experienced as pressure or movement sensations rather than pain.

Types of Classes Available

I’m excited to offer a variety of class options to fit your schedule and needs:

  • In-person Hypnobabies Classes
  • Remote (virtual) Hypnobabies Classes
  • Hybrid Classes (partly in-person, partly remote)

Who Should Attend?

Hypnobabies classes are ideal for anyone seeking a more relaxed, enjoyable, and comfortable birthing experience. Birth partners also benefit immensely from the program, as they learn how to fully support their partner during the birthing process. As Hypno-mom Courtney shared, her husband became an invaluable part of the process, thanks to Hypnobabies. It truly helps partners feel engaged and empowered.

A Complete Childbirth Education

Hypnobabies isn’t just about hypnosis—it’s a complete childbirth education program. Along with hypnosis techniques, the curriculum covers everything you need to know to feel confident and prepared for childbirth. There’s no need to take any additional classes!

How Does Hypnobabies Work?

Through Hypnobabies, you’ll practice techniques that teach your inner mind to experience contractions more like gentle pressure waves. This is achieved using somnambulistic hypnosis—the same hypnosis techniques used for surgery prep without medication. It’s that powerful!

Join a Class Today!

As a Certified Hypnobabies Instructor, I am here to help you experience the joyful birthing you deserve. To learn more, sign up for a class, or get answers to your questions, feel free to reach out.

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or looking for a different birth experience, Hypnobabies can help you achieve a calm, comfortable, and confident birth. Let’s make your birthing journey extraordinary together!


A Full-Spectrum Doula (FSD) offers physical, emotional, and informational support to women & people throughout their lives, whether or not they are pregnant.

A FSD can meet up with anyone who has a cervix, no matter how they self-identify.

Compassionate Full Spectrum Doula serving the Mid Hudson Valley by providing prenatal, birth, and postpartum support to families in:

NYC, Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess County, NY at a Home Birth, in a Birthing Center or Hospital including but not limited to Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, Kingston Hospital, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY. 

Please call if you don’t see your hospital listed to inquire or receive a referral.

Full-Spectrum Doulas are also trained to support women and their families through all pregnancy outcomes, including abortion, miscarriage, and adoption.

Maritday is trained as a Full-Spectrum Doula.

Full-Spectrum Doulas help people who are:
Trying to get pregnant.
Avoiding pregnancy.
Wanting to see their cervix/vulva/vagina.
Concerned about STDs.
Newly pregnant and overwhelmed.
Having trouble reaching orgasm.
Curious about anatomy.
Dissatisfied or confused with current birth control choices.
Want to learn more “natural/holistic” approaches to self-care.
Looking for ways to cope with menstruation.
Thinking their genitals might be abnormal.
Rethinking their sexual orientation or gender.
Confused about payment/insurance options for pelvic health.
    Consultations can include any of the following topics: Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy of Pleasure and Orgasm
Self-Care
Internal and External Self-Examination
Menstruation and Ovulation
Preconception Health and Planning
Fertility Awareness Methods
Pregnancy Prevention
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Healthy Relationships Miscarriage Support
Abortion
Doula Services
Aphrodisiacs
Adoption Support
Herbal Remedies
Advocacy