Hi there, I’m Shay.
Ladybug has been my nickname since the very beginning. It’s what happens when you’re a kid and you love sitting under the tree in your yard that is loaded with ladybugs.
Here's a picture of my crew.
These little ladies have two very different birth stories. They each taught me much about fear, confusion, confidence and control.
They made me a doula.
My Take
"It is your body. You have grown this baby. This experience is yours."
My role is to deeply respect your labor. I will not be delivering your baby. I am non-medical and have no clinical tasks to complete. I take great pride and joy in continually learning about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.
I support you and yours
We will work together to figure out what support you believe will help you feel secure and capable throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.
Do certain sounds soothe you?
Is there a scent that gives you a headache?
Do you have a boundary that needs protecting?
Do you love/hate positive affirmations?
I want protect your headspace so you can labor as authentically as possible.
​Authenticity is defined by you.
Ways I Will Support You
Before
Create a birth plan/vision board
Postpartum planning
Review comfort measures
Discuss labor, delivery, and recovery
Discuss interventions, induction, and caesarean
Newborn information and resources
During
Guided movement
Position changes & comfort measures
Encouragement for you and yours
Reassure you and yours its okay and good to ask questions
After
Judgement-free support
Discuss any concerns and praise any exciting milestones!
Debrief your experience—listen with an empathetic ear
Light house cleaning
Help with baby
Birth Care Package
Ladybug currently accepts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
Neighborhood Health Plan of RI
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Rhode Island insurance companies are required by law to provide a $1500 doula benefit. I currently use the reimbursement process for insurances I do not accept. I will provide you with a detailed invoice to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Standard
$1900
3 Prenatal and 3 Postpartum Visits
Phone support as needed
24/7 on call starting at 38 weeks*
Arrival within 2 hours upon agreeing its time for me to join you*
Continuous labor support*
Remain with you up to 2 hours after the birth
*These items will be reviewed on an individual basis and outlined within the contract
Testimonials
"Shay is the perfect person for such a special job."
Jessica L.