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BIRTH TO CRADLE
Hello and welcome to Birth to cradle, with the birth of my own daughter I am no longer available offering hands on birth and postpartum support during her infancy. I am however working with a wonderful peer doula to cover this portion of my support and attending c-section births myself (as they are predictable in length for my young family at this time). Birth to cradle offers services to birthing people and families across the Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster and surrounding areas.Specializing in:-Queer Informed Care-Multiple births- Preemies - Neurological and Developmental differences-Holistic birthing methods-Chest/Breast Feeding Support-Cloth Diapering-Baby Wearing -Attachment Parenting
Hi! I'm Sonya Williamson the owner of Birth to Cradle. I am a Queer Birth and Post-Partum Doula and Perinatal Educator. I live in Hamilton Ontario with my spouse Katie and our two dogs and two cats. I focus on providing support, empowerment, and information to nurture families through birth and into the 4th trimester. I have a background in Developmental Services, ASL and Autism specializations. Additionally, I have experience with high needs infants , feeding tubes etc. I feel confident providing care in many styles, homes and families but have a passion for Attachment and RIE based parenting and holistic methods.
SERVICES SUMMARY
At this time I am only providing day support for planned C-section births, a wonderful peer doula of mine is taking my other birth and postpartum clients with my external knowledge and support (you get two of us in your corner!) . We will provide hands-on support both physically, verbally, and visually throughout your active labour.
My most basic labour package includes: Dedicated support for birthing person (and partner) during active labour and birth. These measures include but are not limited to:
massage
breathing & relaxation techniques
positioning
temperature regulation and more.
Please note: I will remain by your side during your active labour for up to a total of 18 hours, at which point I will need to rest or call in a back-up for a short amount of time.
Postpartum support will be available for up to 3 hours after the birth, including assistance with skin to skin, initial bonding, and feeding techniques for all births.
My involvement as your post-partum Doula will look different for every family. I provide a range of basic infant care services, feeding techniques and strategies, schedule building and household management tasks to aid the new family. Additionally, I provide organization, meal prep assistance and night nannying. Set up a consult to discuss your unique needs today!
CLASSES OVERVIEW
I offer tailored one on one classes in your home or via zoom detailing the aspects of newborn care, breastfeeding, cloth diapering and infant sleep. These classes are hands on and practical learning tailored to your individual needs. Brief over view classes in home last 1-3hrs and cost $100-150 depending on what's covered.
PRENATAL PREP
Are you feeling lost on how to prep your registry? What classes you actually need on birth and baby? How to get the most out of partner support in labour? How to set up your home etc? Birth to Cradle offers hands on and virtual support in this planning to start your journey into parenthood on the right foot.