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Doula services

Continuous, unconditional support as you welcome new life into the world. 
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I found a passion for breastfeeding support early on in motherhood and went on to become an accredited La Leche League Leader in 2015. A few years later, the empowering VBAC birth of my second son sparked yet another passion in me and I completed my training as a birth doula in 2018 through DONA. Since then, I have gone through a few other trainings such as Dynamic Body Balancing (CST) certification, SpinningBabies, Hypnobabies Doula training, LGBTQ+ Ally training, Ally to Accomplice: Unpacking White Privilege, an internship at a local community birth center for 6 months in 2019, and am currently working towards my certification as a Postpartum Doula through BAI. 

Services

birth

  • Complimentary virtual consult.
  • Judgement free support. 
  • One to two prenatal visits in your home.
  • Two Dynamic Body Balancing (CST) appointments: once during pregnancy, and once for baby. Additional appointments can be scheduled with a 30% discount. 
  • CST support during the birthing time/labor. 
  • 24/7 phone and email support from the moment of hire through the final postpartum visit.
  • On-Call support starting at 37 weeks.
  • Emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
  • Advocacy during birth. 
  • Working with the partner, and facilitating the intimate bond during birth. 
  • iPhone photos and or videos of your birth.
  • One to two postpartum visits after the birth.
  • Lactation support within my scope.
  • Back-up Doulas lined up.
  • A Birthing Day Practice for Hypnobabies families.
  • Payment plans are available. 

Total cost of service: $1,200

Placenta encapsulation

Your placenta that nourished your baby during pregnancy, can also be very nourishing for the birthing person. Consuming your placenta has been shown to have many benefits! 
Some benefits reported include: 
  • Improved energy
  • Decreased postpartum mood disorders
  • Balanced hormone levels
  • Increased milk supply
  • Increased iron stores 
  • Decreased postpartum bleeding 

Your Placenta Encapsulation package includes:
  • Pick-up of placenta from your place of birth within 2-5 hours after calling. 
  • Placenta encapsulated in vegan gel capsules either by the Traditional or Raw method 
  • Umbilical cord keepsake.
  • Delivery of your capsules within 48 hours to your home.
  • Optional add-ons: Placenta Tincture or Placenta Print. $25 each.

Total cost of service: $250* Doula clients receive $50 off!

A few kind words...

"Where to begin... Jo in general a very lovely person. As a doula she made sure to answer my questions, listen to me when I became nervous/anxious and always made sure to keep me laughing! When I planned my repeat csection, I felt no judgement from her with my decision, which was very important to me. Even my husband said it was so nice to have her there when waiting to go into the OR! We would recommend Jo to any of our family and friends in a heartbeat. P.S. She also does some amazing henna work."
​-Nikki A.

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"Jo helped me immensely from 26 weeks when I started my Hypnobabies training and had lots of questions. She was quick with communication and thorough in her responses. During my birthing time, she was a calm and encouraging coach and helped me stay on the path with my affirmations and goals. After, she became a mentor for my breastfeeding journey, reminding me about appropriate expectations and alternative positions. My entire family loved her: she is such a kind spirit. If you choose her, you will get a well-trained, loving hypno-doula. Oh, and did I mention she does henna? Such fun for me and my daughter as we waited with excitement in those last couple weeks :) Thanks for everything, Jo!"
-Michelle J.
"If you are planning on having a doula at your birth Jo is your girl. 
She was so much help when we had our baby. She gave us information that we didn’t know, she showed us some relaxation techniques and was ready to help if we needed something else. 
The support we got from her was for sure appreciated."
​-Laura V.

HEnna

Artfully Empowered Doula clients receive 25% off my normal rates for pregnancy & postpartum henna packages.
Jo Kucala
651.303.7250
artfullyempowered@gmail.com
​Minneapolis, MN