Birth & Postpartum Doula
Pre-Postnatal Ceremonies
& Yoga-Energy Work

A mother blessing is a ceremonial experience designed to nurture, nourish, and care for the mother-to-be or to-be-again, to empower her for her sacred journey of birthing and motherhood.

The Mother Blessing ritual is inspired by the traditional Dine Navajo ritual of a Blessing Way, which was utilized for the purpose of honoring transitions in First Nation culture, including motherhood. We offer homage to the traditional roots of this ritual, and in respect of the culture, use the term Mother Blessing. 

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Birth is a profound energetic, emotional, spiritual, and physical rite of passage. This ceremony honors that fact, acting as a threshold or doorway to provide guidance and feelings of support in going from one side to another.

Each Mother Blessing ceremony is co-created to be a unique blend of your desires. Typically done in an intimate group setting surrounded by the closest women in your life, you may invite anyone you wish to be involved in this experience, or no one at all (this ritual can be curated as a private 1 on 1 session if requested).

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Mother Blessings can include options such as:

• Altar creation

• Circle Holding facilitated by Samantha (introductions, intention setting, meditation, conversation prompts, creative workshops)

• Salt and Flower Foot Soak/Blessing

• Elective sharing of stories, readings, or prayers from your guest circle, including birth stories which can be affirming and heartwarming to hear.

• Releasing fears

• Pampering mother: touch, belly painting, hair braiding, etc.

• Circle Cord Binding

• Crystal Ceremony

• Sound through chanting, music, or other vibrational instruments

• Hands-on Blessing or Belly Blessing from guests

• Power Candles

• Crafting: Herbal tea blends, affirmation painting, etc.

• Snacks, food, or cake (either you provide, or request a potluck)

• Guests may or may not bring gifts

• Your own ideas, please share!

• Samantha may be able to offer some photography but not for the entire duration of the event (as she will also be curating it)

*More information on what these options entail can be discussed after initial inquiry or consultation*

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The intention for this day is to provide the mother-to-be with uplifting and healing energy, feeling held, loved and supported for labor, birth, and releasing and receiving what is necessary to have a smoother transition to the next step of motherhood (whether it's your first or of many).

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Pricing

Typically ranges $250-600 but depends on group size (individual 1:1 ceremony, up to 10 guests), length of time (2-4 hours), services desired, location (can be hosted at our on-site studio in Hopewell Junction, NY), travel fee to your home or other venue, use of any of my furnishings, props, decor, or materials, or extra event coordinating services (such as food ordering, assistance with invite creation, party errands, decorating, etc).

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Inquire via email for your estimate or book a complimentary consultation call.

My ideology around postpartum care is that the fourth trimester is an essential time for recuperation and bonding. In the weeks following birth, your external and internal worlds will be going through a great transition! My hope is that my services offer you the extra help you need to feel nurtured and safe to focus on resting, connecting to your family, and properly caring for yourself.

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Includes:​​

• Prenatal in-person or virtual visit for postpartum planning

• Newborn care

• Emotional support to process your birth and transition to motherhood

• Light housework (cleaning, laundry, tidying, organization)

• Cooking nourishing meals

• Running errands

• Pet care and sibling support

• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding support

• Techniques to soothe any cramps and discomfort

• Comforting energy work, reiki, yoga, meditation

• Assistance with healing after birth including sitz baths and belly binding 

• Providing community resources and referrals 

• Support through phone and email throughout our time together

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To begin registration for this package, fill out this intake form or book a free consultation call

See care package options here!

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Payments can be made in full or 50% deposit at time of booking. 

As a Reiki Master and Intuitive Energy worker, I can provide Prenatal Reiki sessions oriented towards preparing for your birth, clearing fears, and setting your intention for your birth, your child, or as a parent. Sessions can be done side lying or sitting if necessary.

These can be booked directly through my booking page under my standard Reiki offering.

You can also inquire via email to request an at-home session (or to book a discounted package of 3 studio sessions for $244).

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As a Yoga practitioner, I also offer private gentle Prenatal Yoga with Reiki which includes everything listed in Reiki description above, plus restorative, relaxing yoga poses focused on promoting movement for ideal positioning of baby, opening hip flexors, as well as physically, spiritually, and emotionally preparing for birth. This can include the use of a birthing ball. Sessions are held on a padded gym mat with props and blankets, without prolonged back lying.

You can inquire via email to request a session in studio ($150) or at-home session (or to book a package of 3 studio sessions for $400).

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Both services can include the use of affirmations and visualizations, let me know if this is of interest to you.

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Check out my Healing Arts Sanctuary in Hopewell Junction, NY.

Birth is a profound energetic, emotional, spiritual, and physical rite of passage. This ceremony honors that fact, acting an acknowledgement of your body as a portal that we are giving permission to close, as well as offering rest, empowerment, healing, and insight.

Each Postpartum ceremony can be unique. The ritual is often a one-on-one experience, but can include close family or friends if requested.

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Postpartum Rituals include 2 or more of the following:

• Herbal Bath

• Belly Binding

• 7-Point Spiritual Closing: See more here

• Yoni Steaming

• Womb session (energy healing and light touch)

• Nourishing meal

• Dance or sound healing through chanting, music, or other vibrational instruments

• Your own ideas, please share!

*More information on what these options entail can be discussed after initial inquiry or consultation*

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The intention for this ritual is to provide the postpartum woman with a place to honor her internal transition from her birth, acknowledge any emotions that need to be released, celebrate victories; giving her a place to feel held, loved and supported, and reminded that it is okay to receive help and to get what you need physically, emotionally, and spiritually during this time of recovery.​

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Pricing

Starts at $250 depending on services, length of time, and location. Can be held at our on-site studio in Hopewell Junction, NY or your home. If an Herbal Bath or Yoni Steaming is desired, using your home is required. ​

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Inquire via email for your estimate or book a complimentary consultation call.

I have a focus on connecting with clients who aim to acknowledge birth as a spiritual experience and rite of passage, and with the goal of physiological and natural births, primarily for homebirths, but occasionally for birthing centers or hospitals. I have a passion for womb wellness and education on evidence-based physiological birth. I will work alongside you to reduce, or move through, any fears you may have and step into empowerment and trust. I believe that each being has a deep well of power and strength that can unfold when they are held in sacred, safe space with nurturing and comforting support.

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Includes:​​

• Birth plan and postpartum plan creation

• Providing holistic evidence-based information

• First prenatal session visit here at the studio or in your home*

• Second prenatal session in-person or virtually

• One Reiki and/or Yoga preparation for birth session here at the studio or in your home*

• Text messaging support from 37 weeks until birth

• On call from 37 weeks for birth, for home births or in medical facilities

• Offering continuous warmth, strength, and presence with emotional and physical support during labor, using comfort measures of your choice such as gentle touch, reiki, affirmations, visualizations, movement, birth ball, rebozo, counter pressure, water, sound healing and more

• Includes birthing ball

• Support for the birthing partner if applicable

• Photo or video of birth if desired

• Birth altar creation if desired

• One-in-home postpartum visit within two weeks after birth

• One postpartum ritual here at the studio or in your home* to provide a place to honor your internal transition from your birth

• Access to my curated local prenatal and postpartum resource list

• Option to add-on additional in-person or virtual sessions

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To begin registration for this package, fill out this intake form or book a free consultation call

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Payments can be made in full or 50% at time of booking, 50% at time of last prenatal visit. For more information on payment see methods of contact above.

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*Check out the Hopewell JCT, NY studio. Sessions at your home, aside from the postpartum visit, may incur a small travel fee (within 1 hour radius).​