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Services

Your guide for the journey of pregnancy, birth, and your baby's first months.

Whether you're a first-time parent who wants to know ALL of the things or you're someone who just needs a refresher on a few topics, I have answers to help you prepare for the big day and beyond. Once your little one is in your arms, I'm here to support you too, and together, we'll figure out how you find the answers in your new normal.

Kelli Blinn doula posing with labor doula client after giving birth in Bexley Ohio

Labor Doula Support

As your doula, I walk alongside you during pregnancy as a companion and guide and I support you during labor and birth. I offer continuous, one-on-one, personalized care, as well as educational information, physical support, and emotional support to the birthing person and anyone else they choose to have present for delivery.

  • Up to 4 prenatal visits, 1 hour each.

  • Phone/text/email support.

  • On call 24/7 at 37 weeks of pregnancy (unless medically indicated that Baby will come earlier).

  • 1 postpartum follow-up visit, 1 hour (optional). 

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Childbirth Education

Education tailored to your unique needs.

  • Recommended for first-time parents.

    Split up over several days, this class covers the how, when, and why of labor and birth. Some of the topics covered include:

    • Creating a list of birth preferences

    • The anatomy of labor and birth

    • Positions for labor and birth

    • Non-medical and medical pain relief options

  • A basic overview of all you need to know about birth, this is an abbreviated, accelerated version of The Whole Shebang! class. We’ll discuss the following topics and more:

    • The stages of birth

    • Comfort measures

    • The first hour with your newborn baby

  • Tailored to meet your specific needs and requests, this class is perfect for you if:

    • You’ve given birth before but might want to do things differently this time around. I'll tell you all of your options!

    • Your partner or birth support person has questions you don't know how to answer. I can help!

    • You have a new partner for this pregnancy who feels uneasy about how to support you in this crucial time. I’m a doula for partners too!

    • A few years have passed since the last time you were pregnant and you want to know what has changed over time. I've got the info for you!

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Kelli Blinn educating families during private childbirth education class in Westerville ohio

Gift Registry Consultations

In a private, 2-hour virtual session we will discuss your hopes, plans, and goals for life with a new baby and create a list of items that will help ease your transition into parenthood.

  • Creating a baby registry doesn’t have to be stressful and overwhelming. Let me be your guide!

Classes

All classes are private and customizable to make sure we cover the things that you are most curious about. Click the button below to start a conversation about scheduling classes to prepare you and your loved ones for the big changes to come!

  • Split up over a few sessions or simply a 1-hour refresher, these private classes cover the how, when, and why of labor and birth and are tailored to meet your specific needs and requests.

  • A unique option designed to help parents transition to life with a newborn at home.

  • The things you need to know to help get your feeding journey get off to a great start. This customized, private class is for those who plan to breast/chestfeed, bottle feed, or do a mix of both.

  • Coming in 2023!

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