Because Every Mother Deserves to Be Mothered

The days after birth are sacred. My role is to care for you as you care for your baby—providing practical support, nourishing meals, infant feeding guidance, and compassionate encouragement so your family can settle into this new season with confidence.

Whether you're planning a cesarean birth or looking for extra support after the baby arrives, every service is personalized to meet your family's needs.

Packages & Add-Ons

  • Planned Cesarean Birth Support $1,500

    A planned cesarean birth deserves thoughtful preparation, informed decision-making, and compassionate support. This package is designed for families seeking guidance before surgery, emotional reassurance throughout the process, and support during the transition into postpartum recovery.

    Together, we will prepare for a calm, confident, and empowered cesarean experience while honoring your preferences and helping you feel supported before, during, and after your baby's arrival.

    Includes:

    • Two prenatal planning visits

    • Personalized cesarean birth preparation

    • Birth preferences planning for the operating room and recovery period

    • Education on cesarean preparation, hospital routines, and postpartum recovery

    • Partner preparation and support

    • Emotional and informational support leading up to birth

    • On-call availability beginning at 37 weeks (or your scheduled birth date)

    • Support during hospital admission and pre-operative preparation (hospital policies permitting)

    • Support with communication of preferences and questions with your care team

    • Immediate postpartum support during the transition to recovery and bonding

    • Breastfeeding initiation support

    • Up to 2 hours of support after birth

    • One postpartum follow-up visit

    • Postpartum recovery resources and guidance

  • Postpartum Support

    Gentle, personalized support designed to help you rest, recover, and settle into life with your new baby. Services are tailored to your family's unique needs and may include postpartum recovery support, newborn care guidance, infant feeding support, emotional encouragement, light household assistance, and nourishment-focused care to promote healing and well-being.

    Before beginning postpartum support, we will meet for a complimentary consultation. This conversation allows us to connect, discuss your family’s unique needs, and determine how I can best support your recovery and transition into parenthood.

    If we are a good fit, a service agreement will be completed prior to the start of care. Postpartum support is scheduled in set packages and additional 4-hour sessions, with payment due prior to each visit.

    • Investment

    • 12-Hour Postpartum Package
      Three 4-hour postpartum visits
      $480

    • 24-Hour Postpartum Package
      Six 4-hour postpartum visits
      $960

    • 48-Hour Postpartum Package
      Twelve 4-hour postpartum visits
      $1,920

      Postpartum packages are offered at $40/hour and are designed to provide flexible, consistent support during your fourth trimester.

      Additional postpartum support hours are available at $45/hour with a 4-hour minimum visit.

      Payment & Booking
      Once your service package is selected, an emailed invoice will be provided with payment details and scheduling information. Your support will be reserved once payment arrangements have been completed.

    Military & First Responder Appreciation

    Matrescence Care proudly offers a 10% discount on postpartum support services for active-duty military families and first responders as a small token of appreciation for their service and dedication to our community. Valid military or first responder identification is required.

  • Initial Breastfeeding Support Session $100

    Gentle, evidence-informed breastfeeding support to help families feel confident and supported during their feeding journey.

    This in-home session is designed for families needing guidance, education, and reassurance with common breastfeeding challenges.

    Includes:

    • 60–90-minute in-home breastfeeding support session

    • Feeding observation

    • Latch and positioning guidance

    • Breastfeeding education

    • Newborn feeding expectations

    • Pumping education and basic guidance

    • Bottle introduction support

    • Feeding confidence and reassurance

    • Personalized resources

    • Referrals to an IBCLC or appropriate provider when additional clinical support is needed

    Follow-Up Breastfeeding Support Session — $75 (45–60 minutes)

  • Matrescence Memories: $80

    A collection of heartfelt, candid moments captured throughout your birth or postpartum journey on your phone or camera, complemented by instant Instax Mini Polaroid keepsakes to preserve the first moments of meeting your baby. This offering is designed to document authentic memories while maintaining your birth experience as the priority.

    Includes:

    • Thoughtfully captured candid moments throughout labor and the immediate postpartum period

    • 10–15 Instax Mini Polaroid photos

    • A mini keepsake album to preserve your first family memories

    • Digital candid photos captured on your phone or camera, if desired

    This offering is intended as a heartfelt keepsake and is not a replacement for professional birth photography.

    Payment & Booking:

    If you would like to add Matrescence Memories to your birth or postpartum experience, please let me know. I will personally send an emailed invoice with payment details. Payment is due prior to your scheduled service date to reserve your Matrescence Memories keepsake experience.

  • Matrescence Meals starting at $250

    Wholesome, nourishing meals thoughtfully prepared in your home to support healing, recovery, and everyday wellness. Whether you're navigating the postpartum period, recovering from surgery or illness, caring for a loved one, or simply needing an extra hand, each menu is personalized to meet your family's unique needs.

    Includes:

    • Personalized menu planning

    • Fresh, in-home meal preparation

    • Up to three family-sized meals

    • Optional freezer meal preparation for future use

    • Traditional warming meals inspired by postpartum nourishment practices (optional)

    • Kitchen clean-up after meal preparation

    Service begins at $250. Grocery costs are separate and will be discussed during your consultation. Additional meals and customized meal plans are available for an additional fee.

  • Childcare Services

    Reliable, nurturing childcare designed to support your family's unique needs during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Whether you need care for older siblings during labor, assistance while attending prenatal or postpartum appointments, or extra support as you recover and adjust to life with your new baby, childcare is provided in a safe, engaging, and compassionate environment. Services are tailored to your family's schedule and offered based on availability.

    Investment

    • $25 per hour (includes care for one child)

    • 2-hour minimum ($50 minimum booking)

      Additional fees may apply for:

      • Care for multiple children

      • Transportation to or from appointments or activities

      • Extended travel outside the standard service area

      • Care provided outside of regular business hours, including evenings, overnight, weekends, or holidays

      • Requests requiring additional planning or specialized support

      Any additional fees will always be discussed and agreed upon before services are provided.

  • • Complimentary Doula Consultation

    • Breastfeeding/Infant Feeding Support from a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist for Doula Clients

    • Referrals to Local professionals in Colorado Springs and Virtual resources for Doula Clients

Book Here: Complimentary Doula Consultation

Credentials & Training

  • B.Sc. in Human Nutrition

  • CPR/First Aid Certified

  • Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR)

    NDTR stands for Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered. An NDTR is a nationally credentialed nutrition professional trained in nutrition science, community and maternal nutrition, infant feeding and wellness, food service and meal planning, and evidence-based nutrition care and education. NDTRs work alongside Registered Dietitians (RDs) and other healthcare professionals to provide nutrition education, support, and guidance for individuals and families. Medical Nutrition Therapy is provided under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Dietitian (RD).

  • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)

    Completed Lactation Education Resources (LER) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist training, with education focused on evidence-based breastfeeding support, infant feeding, lactation counseling, common feeding challenges, milk production, latch and positioning, and compassionate support for families throughout the postpartum feeding journey. Additional lactation training hours completed through Winthrop University, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Breastfeeding Friendly Consortium, and Mighty Milk.

  • Birth Doula Training

  • Postpartum Doula Training

    Postpartum Doula Training

  • Spirit Song Traditional Postpartum Medicine Doula Training

    Completed Spirit Song Traditional Postpartum Medicine Doula Training through The Nafsa Project School (founded by Layla B. Rachid). Trained in Traditional Moroccan Postpartum Medicine, including Nafsa (the first 40 days), healing nutrition, and the six stages of recovery—welcoming, honoring, nourishing, nurturing, clothing, and celebrating the mother—with a focus on holistic, culturally rooted postpartum support.