CONSULTATION

Meet the Midwife/Lactation Consultant/Doula

 

Please fill out this form and I will get in touch with you about a time that works for you and your family. I look forward to meeting you!

 
 

Book A Consultation

At Moonstone Sunrise, I want to get to know my potential clients; and more importantly give you a chance to get to know me!  This is essential.  How can you sign on with a midwife, doula or lactation consultant without feeling that you got a chance to “date around” before you commit?  That is why I offer everyone a 45-60 minute consultation absolutely free.

During the initial consultation I will ask you questions such as, “What kind of a birth do you want?” and “What made you decide to look into alternative birth support?”  These questions are so that I can get an idea about what support you are looking for and if/how I can fill that role.  To have the most effective consultation, come prepared to talk about anything that you read and thought was cool, classes that you have taken, or even just things that you heard from your sister that scared you a bit.  These are all things that will give me some insight into what it will be like to work with you.

Questions to consider asking at your consultation:

  • What is your philosophy about childbirth?

  • How do you support birthing people and their partners during labor?

  • How do you support families before and after childbirth?

  • What experience do you have? Do you have experience related to my specific circumstance (VBAC, twins, etc)?

  • Have you worked at the hospital/center that I am using before?

  • What coping techniques are you familiar with? Are you familiar with the method that I am using (Bradley, Hypnobirthing, etc)?

  • How do you handle it when things do not go to plan?

  • What kind of breast/chest feeding support can you provide?

  • Tell me about your best experience as a doula/midwife/lactation consultant. Tell me about your worst experience.

Questions to ask yourself after your consultation:

  • Do I feel at ease around Kate?

  • Is she knowledgeable?

  • Do I like her personality?

  • Does she communicate well? Listen?  Support my choices?