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Vivian J. in Austin, TX

Birth Comadres Doula Collective

    Practice overview

    No matter the stage you are at in pregnancy, life, she will support you however is needed and believes every person should have a fully supported and empowering birthing experience. Vivian is a bilingual Full-Spectrum Doula who is here to help cultivate true bravery within birthing people, partners, and families through this transformative time. Vivian holds a bachelor's degree in Studio Arts from the University of Colorado, is a certifying Full-Spectrum Doula through Doula Trainings International and serves the community as a volunteer doula through GALS (Giving Austin Labor Support). Here to be present, engaged, and active in challenging times while nourishing and loving ourselves.

    Years experience

    1

    Families supported

    7

    Birth Rate

    1150

    Care philosophy

    Vivian is here to celebrate each person and family she supports and meets you where you are in life. As a Birth Comadre, she follows the guidance of our ancestors who were taught that a person goes through many ceremonial stages throughout their lifetime, each unique in its own right. She supports all persons including BIPOC and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ through their perinatal journey.

    Services

    •  General childbirth education classes
    • Bereavement doula support
    • Birth doula support
    • Fertility doula support
    • Postpartum doula support
    • Virtual doula support
    • Belly binding

    Specialties and Experience

    • Families conceiving with ART and IVF
    • High-risk pregnancy
    • Induced and high medical technology labor and birth
    • LGBTQ
    • People of color
    • Plus size
    • Single parents
    • Surrogacy
    • Teen parents
    • Vaginal breech birth
    • VBAC
    • Waterbirth

    Care settings

    • Birthing center
    • Home
    • Hospital

    Languages

    • Spanish

    Credentials

    • Full-Spectrum Doula Training, Doula Trainings Int.
    • Groundwater Analysis of Systemic and Institutional Racism Training
    • Prenatal Breast(chest)feeding Success Class
    • Birthing From Within Class
    • Systemic Racism + Implicit Bias in Perinatal Health Workshop

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    Pricing packages

    Birth Support
    $ 1150
    Prenatally: These visits (can be done at home with covid precautions or virtually) is to discuss your birth preferences and help you connect with the birth process. We will also help you prepare for your postpartum care. 24/7 email, phone and text support Comfort measures techniques including herbal support. Attendance to the birth If an out of home birth, we would like to join the laboring person at home​. We stay until baby's birth and 1-2 hours after birth. Help with bonding, processing and breastfeeding, first latch​ Up to 2 post birth home visits Mom/baby care​ Postpartum binding and womb care Birth processing Breastfeeding help/encouragement Rebozo hip closing
    Sliding scale pricing available
    Contact for additional pricing options
    Cesarean or Abdominal Birth Support
    $ 600
    Prenatal home-visit/virtual to discuss procedures and preferences. Help prepare and process mentally and emotionally Help make a postpartum care plan specific to you 24/7 email, phone and text support Depending on the hospital policy Doula may enter operating room Help with first latch and tend to mom's comfort in the recovery room Up to 2 post-birth home visits Mom/baby care​ Postpartum binding Birth processing Breastfeeding help/encouragement Rebozo hip closing
    Sliding scale pricing available
    Contact for additional pricing options
    Postpartum Support Package
    $ 240
    Package of 3 visits We will help with: Mama care​ Womb care, sobada Postpartum binding Vaginal care Breast care Help you process the changes you went through physically, mentally and spiritually Bebe Care Umbilical care​ Baby's first bath Swaddle and sleeping tips Breastfeeding We are lactation educators and know when it's appropriate to refer to a Lactation Consultant Each visit can last up to 2 hours The last treatment will consist of a Rebozo Closing Ritual
    Sliding scale pricing available
    Contact for additional pricing options
    Pospartum Doula
    $ 35 /hr
    Hourly Care for: Caring for baby while you shower, enjoy some self-care or a nap Light house cleaning Meal Prep Pet care Whatever you may need support with in the "4th trimester" or "Cuarentena" and beyond.

    Location

    Areas served

    • Serving Austin City Limits and surrounding areas.

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    • Courtney
      March 31, 2021 at 9:08 pm | Peer review

      I have loved co-doulaing with Vivian over the last year. She is evidence-based, client-centered, and super kind and compassionate. She shows up 100% for her clients and supports their wishes and preferences. Vivian’s presence is steady and calm. It’s an honor to work alongside Vivian!

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