The Wholeistic Doula
New York, NY
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About The Wholeistic Doula
Bio
I’m Gabrielle, otherwise known as @thewholeisticdoula 🕯️ I am an Ayurvedic birth and postpartum doula focusing heavily on incorporating ancient wisdom into pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for every woman I work with. I am a Holistic Birth and Pregnancy Practitioner helping you learn all about fertility, & conception. My focus and motto is to hold the mother, so she can hold her baby. I want you to have a blissful experience filled with rest, recovery & rejuvenation. Let's work together!
Q&A
Q: What are your certifications and trainings?
A: I am in the final semester of my Master of Science degree in Integrative Medicine and Ayurveda. I just completed an 11 week training at the Aura Institute for Holistic Birth and Pregnancy Practitioner, coupled with doing my online Birth Doula cert. through DONA. I completed an Ayurvedic Postpartum doula training in California in January 2024.
Q: How do you answer the question: "I want your support but my partner feels like they'll be replaced"?
A: I love this question, and this happens often! The way that I combat this is by including your partner in every appointment. I give them the space to ask any questions and to get to know me as well because as much as this is your journey, it is also theirs and they deserve to feel included in the process as much as possible.
Q: What locations or areas do you serve?
A: Mainly, I serve NYC, and NJ. If you are looking for me to travel to you, I am 100% open to that and we can discuss logistics.
Q: What's your top piece of advice for an expectant mom?
A: SURRENDER TO THE EXPERIENCE! Birth and postpartum is about surrendering, not controlling, and the more you allow yourself to simply exist in each moment as it comes, the more you will find that the rest of the nonsense falls away. Especially with me in your circle making sure that you get everything that you need!
Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Support
Postpartum Doulas
Description
Hello! As an Ayurvedic postpartum doula, I focus on rest, rejuvenation, and recovery for you so I can hold you, while you hold your baby.
My services include personalized nutrition plans and meal prepping, herbal remedies, body therapies, newborn guidance care, breastfeeding support, and emotional support. I also prepare fun offerings like belly binding and pelvic steams to enhance the rest and recovery period.
Pricing Description
My pricing ranges as follows:
- Hourly Rate: $55/hour. You can book hourly services at a minimum of 15 hours.
- Package Deals: 20 hours for $900, 40 hours for $1700, 60 hours for $3,000. This is split up into 5-hour shifts, & can be used 6 days a week (Mon-Sat).
Birth Doula Services
Birth Doulas
Description
As a holistic birth doula, I offer comprehensive support for physiological birth. Services include prenatal consultations, continuous labor support, & postpartum care. Emphasizing natural processes, I educate on the body's innate ability to birth, offer comfort techniques, & advocate for preferences, fostering a strong mind-body-baby connection for a positive birth experience!
Pricing Description
Basic: $1,000 (2 prenatal visits, continuous labor support (finishes 3 hours post birth), 1 postpartum visit)
Standard: $1,750 (3 prenatal visits, continuous labor support (unlimited text support from 38 weeks), 2 postpartum visits)
Premium: $2,200 (4 prenatal visits, unlimited labor support (on call from 38 weeks), 3 postpartum visits, lactation consulting)
Sliding scale: $800-$1,600 based on need.
Let's Connect
gabrielle.ardolino@gmail.com