Comprehensive Doula Care for the whole family
CALM PRESENCE
POWERFUL SUPPORT
Supporting parents holistically with evidence based practices and the ancient wisdom of yoga.
SERVING WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND,
NYC AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
You want to feel calm, empowered and supported as you enter one of the most transformative portals of your lifetime.
The birth of your child.
Pregnancy is a time of great anticipation, excitement and hope. But you may also feel anxiety and fear about all that's unknown.
So if you're here, then you're looking for support in any of the following ways:
Personalized prep & guidance
Receive evidence-based birth prep and personalized guidance from both traditional and modern birth practices.
Well-rounded care
You want well-rounded care during postpartum which includes lactation and infant feeding guidance, restorative bodywork and practical support for your family so that you can slow down and savor this sacred time with your newborn.
Feel confident & empowered
Instead of feeling fear and chaos, you want "I've got this!" confidence with continuous doula support and infinite resources that are just a call or a visit away.
Process feelings & gain peace
You want a space to process a previous difficult birth experience and prepare with ample support this time around.
Integrate post-birth & honor the ending of pregnancy
Honor the sacred transition with a postpartum ritual incorporating sound, bodywork and/or a traditional closing-of-the-bones ceremony.
Doula care for pregnancy, birth and postpartum
PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Whether you’re planning a hospital birth with an epidural, a home birth with no interventions or have no idea what route you’d like to take, it is my honor to provide you with nonjudgmental, heart-centered support and encouragement.
During our prenatal meetings, I help you feel grounded with knowledge, empowered by knowing your options, and deeply supported in creating the experience that’s right for your individual family.
While we can’t predict how birth will unfold or what variables will be at play, I believe that continuity of care and a collaborative environment with your providers, with your voice always being heard, leads to positive birth outcomes.
POSTPARTUM
The first weeks and months of your baby’s life can be quite the rollercoaster.
It’s a tender time where you find yourself simultaneously recovering from childbirth and pregnancy while learning all about this brand new human, who happens to want to eat around the clock.
There are many decisions to make, and endless advice available… but you may be asking yourself:
“what’s right for me and my family?”
"Can I figure this out on my own or should I seek professional help?”
”How do I take care of myself while taking care of my new baby?”
”What’s for dinner?”
As your postpartum doula, I’m focused on your holistic well-being and helping you create rhythms and routines for both you and your newborn to thrive.
WORDS FROM FAMILIES
"I had a lot of fear around birth and if I could handle the pain. Claire helped me prepare ahead of time and was with me every step of the way. With her support and the tools we used, I ended up surprising myself and got through a lot of the initial pain without medication or catastrophizing the situation. I feel proud and powerful reflecting on the birth of my daughter now." - J. L.
"Upon first meeting Claire I knew she would be a good fit for me and my family. She has such a calming presence that was so needed during a time of high anxiety. She is also professional and compassionate with what you’re dealing with as a new mother. She was reachable whenever i felt like I was struggling before we even had our first in person meeting. I highly recommend Claire to anyone looking for a postpartum doula." - M. R.
"We were so lucky to have Claire's support during the first months of our daughter's life. Being first time parents, we learned from her experience, and her firm and calming energy shifted our initial feelings of chaos and fear. She helped me transition back to work and even gain confidence and understanding of my changed body. She's a dream!" - N. R.
About Claire Koepke
As a doula with over 10 years of experience, I weave together traditional and modern practices to support your entire pregnancy and postpartum journey.
My background in yoga and holistic health informs my approach– think of my care as therapeutic and thoughtfully curated for your individual needs.
Your body is doing miraculous, hard work in creating and bringing life into the world, and I'm committed to caring for you every step of the way- seeing and supporting your entire self.
