New Beginnings Companion
Early pregnancy support.
For those in the tender early days of pregnancy, navigating the uncertainty, the hope, and the quiet transformation of the first trimester. This offering provides prenatal support, a compassionate listener, and guidance as you step into this new chapter.
Support may include
- Trimester-specific education & evidence-informed decision support
- Birth preferences education & communication tips with providers
- Comfort measures: breathwork, positions, relaxation, partner roles
- Provider/place-of-birth mapping & questions to bring to appointments
- Coping tools for nausea, sleep, and stress regulation (non-clinical)
- Postpartum planning basics (feeding, rest, support network)
- Curated resources & referrals
How it takes shape
Companionship begins with an inquiry and a free consultation, held online. From there, the shape is built with you: sessions virtual or in person, in a rhythm that fits your season, with between-session support, curated resources, and care-team coordination woven in as the work asks for them. Some companionships are brief; some walk with you for a long while. It grows with you either way.
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Note: this companionship does not include birth attendance.
*Insurance note: Medi-Cal and Kaiser Permanente cover doula support for pregnancy. Julie accepts both.