Welcome
Blissful Beginnings Doula
Experience the beauty of birth.
From pregnancy to postpartum, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive doula support.
Meet Blissful Beginnings Birth Services
I'm Heather Irwin. Since 2017 I have had the honor to support nearly 100 families as they prepare to embark on one of the most amazing experiences of their life. I am a Full Spectrum Doula, providing both Birth and Postpartum care throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Lincoln, Warren and Franklin counties. In addition to Doula services I am also a certified Hypnobabies® Childbirth Educator, teaching virtual and in person Hyprobabies® classes in Wentzville MO.
Training and Certifications
DONA Trained
Madriella Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
Madriella Certified Placenta Specialist
Hypnobabies® Certified Childbirth Educator
Hypnobabies® HypnoDoula
Services
Birth Doula Support
$1325
Your Birth Doula support will be tailored to your needs. This package includes 2-3 prenatal meetings, unlimited support during your birthing, bedside care for an hour postpartum, and a follow up postpartum visit.
Overnight Postpartum Support
$45/hour 8 hour minimum shifts
($55/hr for multiples)
This type of support will allow your family to get the rest that is needed while you transition to life with a newborn. Support will be customized to fit the needs of each family but may include
-Breastfeeding support
-mom/baby care
-light household duties
-meal prep
Daytime Postpartum Support
$35/hr 4 hour minimum shifts
This type of support is perfect for those needing a little help during this transition. Services may include
-Mom and baby care
-breastfeeding support
-emotional support and encouragement
-meal prep
-light household duties
-assistance with sibling transition
-help with errands (milage fee may apply)
-postpartum education
Hypnobabies Childbirth Education
$425 group classes
$650 private classes
Hypnobabies is a 6 week complete childbirth education course that will teach you the skills you need to reach medical grade self hypnosis in order to have a more comfortable birth. Classes meet once a week for 3 hours. Recommended to begin between 28 & 32 weeks gestation.
Placenta Encapsulation
$275
You will choose either raw encapsulation or the Traditional Chinese Medicine method for capsules. I also offer the option for raw/frozen pieces which can be combined with either raw or TCM encapsulation. Encapsulation includes the option of umbilical keepsake, placenta print, and/or photos of the placenta. You can also choose from the following additional options for an additional fee.
ADDITIONAL ENCAPSULATION OPTIONS
4OZ ALCOHOL TINCTURE (TAKES 6 WEEKS TO PROCESS) $10
4OZ PLACENTA SALVE $15
Belly Binding
$150
I will come to your home to teach you to self bind or to teach a partner to assist in binding. I will also provide written instructions as well as an instructional video. Phone/videochat support is included for no additional fee. Unbleached cotton muslin binder is included, you may upgrade binder for an additional fee.
Hypnobabies Class add on
$200
Add group Hypnobabies classes to your Birth Doula support package for 50% off