Practice overview
I offer in home and virtual lactation consultant services, postpartum doula services, and placenta encapsulation services with option for prints and tinctures as well.
Years experience
6
Families supported
298
Hourly Rate
$50
Care philosophy
Gentle, professional, and safe postpartum support services and lactation care.
Services
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Childbirth education
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Postpartum doula support
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Lactation support
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In-home lactation visits
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Virtual lactation visits
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Newborn care
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24-hour newborn care
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Newborn nannying
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Night nannying
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Placenta encapsulation
Specialties and Experience
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Cesarean birth
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Clients on bed rest
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Domestic violence
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Expected stillbirth
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Families conceiving with ART and IVF
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High-risk pregnancy
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Induced and high medical technology labor and birth
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LGBTQ
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Over 40
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People of color
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Plus size
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Postpartum mood disorders
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Prematurity
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Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury
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Single parents
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Surrogacy
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Survivors of sexual abuse
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Teen parents
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Vaginal breech birth
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VBAC
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Waterbirth
Care settings
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Home
Languages
- English
Credentials
- Licensed Midwife
- Certified Professional Midwife
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Pricing packages
Troubleshooting feeding home visit
$
300
$300, Home visit for up to 120 minutes. Weight check only- $100 for 30 minute home visit This includes but is not limited to those need support with latching, weight gain, bottle feeding, pumping, returning to work, weaning, breast or nipple pain or damage, and milk supply support. If you have questions about feeding or complications, schedule a home visit!
Breastfeeding classes
$
200
$250, 1:1 individualized class in home for 120 minutes $150, Virtual group class with other families for 120 minutes Two hour breastfeeding basics class with question and answer session for people who are new to lactation or people who are needing a refresher.
Postpartum Doula Services
$
50 /hr
Day or night postpartum doula services available. Services include but are not limited to newborn care, postpartum care for the person who gave birth, light house work, errands, meal preparation, and education.
Prenatal LC Support
$
300
$300, Home visit for up to 120 minutes For those who want to make a customized plan for lactation before giving birth. Whether you had complications with breastfeeding a prior child or it’s your first time and you have questions or concerns.
Virtual Lactation Support
$
100 /hr
$100 per hour, virtual session, minimum time 1 hour 1:1 lactation consult via video chat or phone call. Prenatal or postpartum clients welcome to use this service. This may be a standalone appointment or a follow up appointment from a prior visit.
Placenta encapsulation
$
325
Steamed and dehydrated in vegan capsules. Amount of capsules depends on size of placenta, but most people generally get 100-250 capsules. I will pick up placentas from locations within 15 miles of Oakland CA, 94612. Driving fee of $50 per hour for pickup locations greater than 15 miles from Oakland CA, 94612. Placenta prints and tinctures available as well.
Contact for additional pricing options
Location
Areas served
- Serving most neighborhoods in the greater Bay Area
Collections
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Fremont, CA Night Nannies
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Fremont, CA Lactation Consultants
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Fremont, CA Postpartum Doulas
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Oakland, CA Night Nannies
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Oakland, CA Lactation Consultants
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Oakland, CA Postpartum Doulas
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San Francisco, CA Night Nannies
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San Francisco, CA Lactation Consultants
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San Francisco, CA Postpartum Doulas
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San Jose, CA Postpartum Doulas
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San Jose, CA Night Nannies
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San Jose, CA Lactation Consultants
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Fremont, CA Doulas
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Fremont, CA Childbirth Experts
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Oakland, CA Doulas
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Oakland, CA Childbirth Experts
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San Francisco, CA Doulas
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San Francisco, CA Childbirth Experts
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San Jose, CA Doulas
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San Jose, CA Childbirth Experts
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Saman
September 28, 2023 at 4:25 am | Client reviewIn our experience, Sydney was undoubtedly the best midwife at the birthing center we used for the birth of our son. Her breadth of knowledge, her kind and confident demeanor, and her support of parents advocating for themselves and their babies were more than we could have hoped for. She was able to allay our fears as first-time parents and guide us with generosity and deep knowledge of her field. At every impasse, she was able to either inform us of our options herself or direct us to the resources we needed. She is a natural educator, and clearly cares deeply about the people she serves. Sydney has great capacity for both the hands-on parts of midwifery as well as a masterful command of the logistical and administrative side of the business. There were midwives at the birthing center with many years more experience than Sydney, but no one gained our confidence the way she did. In addition to all this, we must add that Sydney simply has the gift. There is no other way to say it. Whenever you go into an environment and find a shining example of excellence born through both natural talents and hard work – it is undeniable to all.