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Sallay K. | Doula in Denver, CO

Growing Gardens Doula Services & Photography

    Practice overview

    Hello!


    As a Full Spectrum Birthworker, I provide support for the full spectrum of pregnancy outcomes. I strongly believe everyone deserves to be supported and seen, no matter what their choice or the outcome is!

    I truly believe you know more about what you are feeling in your body and what your body needs more than anyone. I am here to affirm your intuition, provide evidence-informed resources, and help you advocate for your needs!

    For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in birth, understanding how our bodies transform throughout our lives, and how to support people through these changes. For most of my childhood up until my junior year in college, I thought I wanted to be an OB/GYN. I first heard about doulas while working at a daycare in college. After reading more about the role of doulas, a seed was planted and I started to think that being a Birthworker aligned with the type of care and support I wanted to provide for people. But didn’t end up taking the leap until early 2022! 
    I also have a biology background and have worked as an immunology researcher for the past 5 years working on a HIV and aging study and a Phase I HIV vaccine clinical trial at UNC-Chapel Hill. In the past year, I have also worked on projects regarding HIV and the microbiome, a COVID-19 antibody study, and a T1D study. I love geeking out about the immune system, and all things microbiome, and learning all of the ways to apply this knowledge for reproductive support!


     I carry with me a personal understanding of how systems of oppression, social structures, and personal triggers can have an impact on your reproductive health and journey. My practice is rooted in Liberation and Reproductive Justice for all, trauma-informed care, anti-oppression, Queer and Trans-affirming care, decolonial futures, and helping others build community networks.

    I love going to restaurants and trying new food, chillin in nature, and spending time with my partner Jypsy, our 5-year-old Foxhound mix Otis, and 2-year-old orange Tabby Leo! I also love gardening and caring for plants (we have 55!), laughing and sharing a meal with friends, and listening to music/making playlists!

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    I really look forward to meeting and talking with you about how I can help you on your journey!

    Years experience

    1

    Families supported

    2

    Birth Rate

    1300

    Hourly Rate

    $35

    Care philosophy

    The support I offer is grounded in an understanding that you know more about what you are feeling in your body than anyone. From birth to the postpartum journey, everyone's needs are unique. I am here to help support you on your transformative journey!

    Services

    •  Birth doula support
    • Fertility doula support
    • Postpartum doula support
    • Virtual doula support
    • Birth photography
    • Infant photography

    Specialties and Experience

    • Families conceiving with ART and IVF
    • LGBTQ
    • People of color
    • Surrogacy
    • Survivors of sexual abuse
    • Teen parents

    Care settings

    • Birthing center
    • Home
    • Hospital

    Languages

    • English

    Credentials

    • BA in Biology with Minors in Chemisty and History
    • Full Spectrum Doula - Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2022)
    • Placenta Specialist - The Midwifery Institute (2022)
    • Crisis Response for Birthworkers- Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2022)
    • Intro to Infant Massage for Birthworkers- Javi Aviles-Saez (2022)
    • Fertility & Conception CE- Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2022)
    • Herbal Medicine for Birth Support- Hood Herbalism (Currently Enrolled)

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    Pricing packages

    Birth Package
    $ 1300
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $1,100-$1,300 2-3 prenatal visits, On-call from 37 weeks until your birth, Continuous call, text, and email support throughout pregnancy and up until one week postpartum. I also provide labor and birth support, 2 in-home postpartum visits, personalized resources and referrals, access to Lending Library, and herbal support if desired.
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Birth and Postpartum
    $ 1600
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $1,300-$1,600 Includes 2-3 prenatal visits, on call from 37 weeks until your birth, attendance at your birth 12 hours of postpartum visits (a typical visit is between 3-5 hours), continuous call, text, and email support throughout pregnancy, and postpartum, personalized resources and referrals, access to Lending Library, and herbal support if desired.
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Virtual Birth Package
    $ 650
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $450-$650 Includes 2-3 prenatal visits, on-call from 37 weeks until your birth, continuous call, text, and email support throughout pregnancy and up until one week postpartum, virtual labor and birth support, 2 virtual postpartum visits, personalized resources and referrals, access to Lending Library, and herbal support if desired.
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Drop-in Visits (for Birth cleints)
    $ 25 /hr
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $15-$25 Need some help with childcare? Feeling too nauseous for a grocery run? Just need someone to chat with? These drop-in visits are for you! These are some of my favorite visits and have also been a great way to get to know the pregnant people and families I work with! Pregnancy can be really tough and I am here to lend some support when you need it!
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Placental Burial Services
    $ 200
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $100-$200 This is a great service if you would like to keep your placenta without encapsulating or ingesting your placenta by other methods. Many Indigenous cultures around the world have different traditions and reasons for the burial of the placenta. In my Mende family, I have been told that my elders and ancestors have fruit-bearing trees that were planted along with their placentas, and wanted to incorporate this tradition into my services! Includes on-call for pickup starting at 37 weeks for dehydration, BBP Trained Placenta handling of the placenta, placental Burial Ceremony planning if desired, Placenta print + cord keepsake if desired. Herb blend can be added for $25.
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Birth Photography
    $ 600
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $400 -$600 (Portfolio Building pricing) I have been doing photography for about 6 years now but most of my work has been with nature photography and just captured a wedding! Some of my floral pictures can be found on my website! Includes 1 in-home prenatal visit to talk about photos desired, continuous text/call/email support, On-call at 37 weeks until your birth, photo documentation of your labor, birth, and 1-2 hours of the immediate postpartum time, Some labor and birth support (if desired), professionally edited birth photos delivered within 3 weeks, and 1 virtual or in-person postpartum meeting.
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Daytime Postpartum
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $25-$35 Includes a non-judgemental listening ear and emotional support for the new parent(s), educational support and personalized resources, physical support such as light housekeeping, cooking and meal preparation, pet care, and baby care, daily reports for baby,  resources for postpartum specialists, herbal support if desired and a reliable backup if needed. Other packages: $300-420- totaling 12 hours of care $600-$840- totaling 24 hours of care $1,300-$1,500- 3 days a week for 4 weeks (or visits totaling 48 hours of care) $2,600-$3,000- 3 days a week for 8 weeks(or visits totaling 96 hours of care)
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Overnight Postpartum
    Sliding Scale Pricing: $30-$40 10 hours shifts (9pm-7am) Includes physical support such as light housekeeping, cooking and meal preparation, pet care, and baby care, nightly reports of baby, educational support and personalized resources, resources for postpartum specialists, herbal support if desired, and a reliable backup if needed. Other overnight packages: $1,000-$1,200- 3 nights of care $2,600-$2,800- 7 nights of care
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Location

    Areas served

    • Denver Metro area and surrounding areas
    • Boulder, Longmont, and Greeley, CO

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