Birth, Postpartum, & Sibling Doula Services with a Holistic Touch
What is a Doula?
The word "Doula" refers to the Greek meaning, "woman who serves". Doulas assist individuals and their partners through pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period. There are four types of support:
About me
Welcome to my site! My name is Ali Sugarman, and I am a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, holistic practitioner, and childbirth educator. As owner of Sweet Embrace LLC, I aim to assist women and their partners transition into parenthood by giving them the tools, information, and support needed to achieve a positive experience. Because of my background, I love to incorporate and honor the mind-body-spirit connection. Teaching mindfulness and focusing on the innate wisdom of the body is something I cherish and love to pass onto my clients. I believe birth is natural and normal, & our bodies are primed for it! Reducing fear and creating a safe, peaceful environment for this beautiful transition is important to me.
What are my hobbies and interests outside of birth?
I reside in the Mountains of Gilpin County, Colorado and a lot of my time is spent out in nature. I am a big fan of hiking , and simply BEING with the trees. In the winter months, I enjoy making macrame plant hangers, reading, and spending time with my husband, our sweet kitty, and two dogs. My biggest passion other than birth work is further developing a relationship with myself. Self-care is extremely important to me, which is why I love giving that time to my clients. Things I enjoy most in life are seeing live music, dancing, eating good food, being a snuggle bug, and taking care of my plants.
Services
Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
Sibling Doula
All of my clients receive a free consultation, three prenatal visits, presence during labor, support during the first couple postnatal hours, and 1 postpartum visit. I provide 24/7 support via email or phone, and also provide informational handouts on subjects of your interest.
Providing support after the new family has returned home from the hospital (or settled in if having a home-birth) is my main duty as a postpartum doula. Proper nutrition and emotional support is KEY to the fourth trimester.
Have peace of mind when you go into labor! Whether in your home, the hospital, or birth center, the care and emotional support of your older children is my sole responsibility as a sibling doula.
Holistic Services
I provide Reflexology, Reiki, and herbal sitz baths to help moms relax during pregnancy, and prepare for labor. Reflexology is shown to progress labor and Reiki is known to relax the nervous system which in turn diminishes fear and anxiety. To learn more, click here. My Sitz Bath herbs can be found in my online store.
