Bearing Brightly

Bearing Brightly

I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the world of birth, focusing on the amazing humans bringing new life into the world, and supporting them throughout their journeys. After a career in graphic design and photograp...

8 Devonshire Rd, Pleasant Ridge, MI, USA [email protected] @BearingBrightly
Postpartum Doulas

Postpartum Doula Services

Postpartum Doulas

Providing in-home care and support for you and your baby during your 4th trimester. Service includes: reliable evidence based information so that you can make informed choices that align with your goals and values, nutritious meals and snacks, processing your birth experience, support with lactation/breastfeeding/alternative human milk feeding, family bonding support, organization, meal train prep, baby laundry, bottle cleaning, and more!

Postpartum services are offered at $40/hr, $50/hr for overnight shifts (minimum 6 hours). Discounts available for packages of 40 hours or more, or when combined with other services. Choose between daytime and overnight services or a combination.

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Birth Photography

Birth photography

Birth Photography

This is the only time you will birth your baby into this world in just the way she needs. The only time he'll experience your voice and touch for the first time. Allow me to capture the moments you’ll treasure! Birth photography package includes: Continuous coverage of active labor, birth and immediately postpartum, online gallery with 50+ edited images, a gallery of 5 first looks photos within 48 hours after birth, ability to download & share!

Birth photography packages available for $600-$2000. In-home newborn/welcome photography session can be added for an additional +$400 (scheduled for 7-21 days after birth). Birth photography can be combined with Birth Doula services for a discount.

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Placenta Art

Placenta Art Prints

Placenta Art

Allow me to create custom Placenta Art prints to honor your pregnancy and birth! I will create a print from each side of your placenta (maternal and fetal sides) on archival watercolor art paper.

Two placenta prints (one each of maternal and fetal sides) - $150 Additional prints: +$50 each Using natural pigments rather than placental blood: +$15 Custom Enhancements or Digital Alteration (baby's name, date, addition of color, etc): +$25-$75

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Birth Doulas

Birth Doula Support

Birth Doulas

I’ll support you with reliable evidence-based information, and emotional and physical support leading up to and during labor and two hours immediately postpartum. Service packages include prenatal appointments covering birth plan education and preferences, preferences for pain management, comfort measures and positions for labor, postpartum planning, on call 2 weeks before due date until birth, continuous labor support, and one postpartum visit.

Birth Doula services ranging from $1000-$1800. Options include 1-6 prenatal visits focusing on the areas that you most need support: birth preferences plan creation, evidence-based education on preparing for labor, labor comfort measures and pain management, positions for advancing labor, nursery set up, registry creation, meal preparation, nesting areas, preparation for postpartum recovery, preparing your partner to support you, and more.

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