ZEN BIRTH
Virtual Midwifery Care
In many obstetric settings, it's common for women to experience long wait times—spending 30-45 minutes or more in crowded waiting rooms and another 15 minutes in the exam room before seeing the doctor. When the doctor finally comes in, the appointment can feel rushed, with vital signs taken and a brief "everything looks good" before you're sent on your way with a follow-up appointment, leaving you bewildered about the questions you had in the back of your mind that never got answered.
It's completely understandable to want more support and connection during this important time in your life. If this resonates with you, you're in the right place to find the resources and support you need!
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Allow me to introduce you to Zen Birth Virtual Midwifery Care!
ZEN
a state of calmness
I am here to support, guide and nurture you and your family during pregnancy and beyond, in mind and soul.
VIRTUAL SERVICE DETAILS
Prenatal Midwifery Care
Private prenatal visits: Ten, individualized private video prenatal visits with Carolyn using the Doxy.Me telehealth video platform. Visits are up to one hour each and include monitoring the progress of your pregnancy from a holistic midwives perspective. I provide guidance, nutritional counseling, full supplement review and recommendations, wellness-focused options, emotional support, and a space for you to be nurtured and empowered as your concerns are addressed. ​
Childbirth Education
Childbirth preparation: I provide 8 hours of childbirth preparation classes booked for 40-minute sessions each on Zoom, over the span of six to eight weeks, using the childbirth preparation book, Navigating Your Birth (see the curriculum). We will discuss comfort measures, relaxation techniques, birth plans, labor options, birth environment preferences, guidance on making informed decisions for your desired childbirth experience, and much more! You can invite others to join you on Zoom.
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* Book my virtual services early enough to utilize the childbirth preparation course, between 20 to 25 weeks.
Postpartum Care
Postpartum visits: Four 40-minute Zoom postpartum visits and unlimited text support during the first two weeks of giving birth, along with a postpartum PDF guide.
Every mother instinctively knows what's best for her newborn; she often just needs guidance, encouragement, and unbiased education to find the answers she is seeking. During your postpartum virtual visits, I offer advice on newborn care, sleep patterns, feeding and latch issues, and help mothers navigate the physical and emotional changes of the postpartum period.
Communication
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Doxy.me telehealth: We use a secure platform for your prenatal and postpartum care visits.​
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Zoom: We use Zoom for classes, which you can invite family or friends to.​
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WhatsApp for chat, phone, and video calls: By far, it is the best app for international phone calls and texting (I live in France). It’s also a great way to keep family and friends informed, too! So, download WhatsApp.​
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Email: Unlimited check-ins throughout your pregnancy, helping you sort out any questions or concerns you may have and connecting you to resources your may need.
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Note: You need good internet connection to use virtual services.
Zen Birth Library
When you start care and book my services, you will have access to the Zen Birth Library. Here, you will find informed consent documents, handouts, evidence based information, and links that will help you gain more knowledge and build confidence for your birth.
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This is a private access library. Only women who have booked my services are able to log-in to access the library.
Zen Birth Virtual Services
1,800
Virtual Midwifery Care
Childbirth Classes
Postpartum Virtual Visits
WHY CHOOSE MY SERVICES?
As an experienced midwife who has supported hundreds of women and families throughout all stages of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, I understand the importance of informed decision-making, holistic care, and personalized support. My Zen Birth Virtual Midwifery Services will equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate your pregnancy journey with confidence.
PRENATAL VISIT DISCUSSION
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Making informed decisions.
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Choosing a care provider that aligns with your values.
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Hiring a doula.
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Optimizing prenatal nutrition.
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First, second, and third trimester guidelines.
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Prenatal assessment, self-care, monitoring your well-being.
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Holistic protocols for pregnancy issues.
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Supplement recommendations.
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Reducing your risk of complications.
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Envisioning your ideal birth.
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Preparing ahead for postpartum.
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Physical, mental, and emotional preparation for birth.
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Refining your birth plans and preferences.
Note: Our discussions do not take the place of your regularly scheduled appointments with your midwife or provider. These discussions are met to compliment the care you receive.
HOW IT WORKS
Zen Birth Virtual Services
1,800
Valid for 8 months
SIGN UP FOR YOUR ZEN BIRTH!
​When you sign up for Zen Birth Virtual Midwifery Care, you will be sent the childbirth preparation book, Navigating Your Birth. We will use this book for your childbirth education experience. View the 6-part curriculum below. ​​
CURRICULUM
Lesson
One
Chapter 1: Birth Culture and Intuition
Everyone learns about birth at some point, and this understanding can profoundly shape our choices and outlooks on bringing new life into the world. This chapter invites us to reconnect with our innate intuition —a powerful design that enables us to welcome our babies with strength and dignity.
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Chapter 2: The Gathering
Parents receive guidance on gathering tools and supplies, including a birth ball, rebozo, and other comfort items for labor and birth. Additionally, they will learn massage and counterpressure techniques in this lesson to use during pregnancy and labor, allowing their partner to gain a deeper understanding of how to support you during the birthing process.
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Chapter 3: Hormonal Goodness
Hormones are what make the world go round, and in this chapter, parents will learn the value that their hormones play in their experience of childbirth.
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​Chapter 4: Birth Support
When parents surround themselves with loving and supportive people during birth, it can really make a difference! In this lesson, I help parents think about who they’d like on their birth team.
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Two
​Chapter 5: Practicing Childbirth
Childbirth education is not complete without practicing relaxation, breathing, visualization, positive affirmations, and intuition – components that will parents throughout their pregnancy, labor, and birth. The partner will benefit from learning these practices alongside the mother early in pregnancy.
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Chapter 6: Your Beautiful Body
In this chapter, we focus on muscles and ligaments that affect movement and position changes, helping to build an understanding of the "whys" behind physical preparation for birth.
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Chapter 7: Body Wisdom for Birth
Navigating Your Birth encourages mothers to participate in specific stretching and exercise routines and provides more than 35 illustrations of stretching and yoga. Stretching is one of the best activities you can do to help prepare you for the birth of your baby.
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Three
Chapter 8 – Influencing Your Baby’s Position
Learn to influence your baby to be in a good position for birth through both optimal fetal and maternal positioning. This chapter also covers your baby's amazing molding skull as it squeezes through the birth canal, various birth presentations and positions, what to do if your baby is breech, and how to do belly mapping.
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Chapter 9: Your Baby’s Pathway
Next is your baby's pathway through the pelvis—illustrated with 24 drawings. During this venture, you will learn about the type of pelvis you may have, what happens when your baby drops into your pelvis, and finally, how your baby travels down the birth canal and into the world.
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​​Chapter 10: Is it Baby Time?
Truly, the question every mother has is, “Is it baby time?” Everything from signs of labor, what your cervix is doing, dilation, contraction patterns, and timing contractions is covered in Chapter 10, along with some exciting birth stories!
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Four
Chapter 11: The Mother’s Journey
Chapter 11 is about your journey through birth — what stages of labor you will experience, what contractions may feel like, and what coping strategies you can use, such as movement and water. There are more than 44 illustrations of positions during labor and birth that you can practice.
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Chapter 12: Make More Room
While Chapter 11 helped you understand fluid movements for a smoother birth experience, knowing how to make more room in your pelvis for your baby through specific positions and techniques offers one more level that deliberately opens your pelvis.
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Chapter 13: Hospital Birth
The world of birthing your baby is far different than the world of the hospital. In this chapter, you will learn tips and strategies on using the hospital bed to your advantage, such as using the birth bar and position changes if you have an epidural.
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Five
Chapter 14: The First Hour
Welcoming your baby during the busy, emotional moments of birth should be a top priority, as this chapter emphasizes. From the third stage of labor, when the placenta is delivered, to skin-to-skin contact, bonding, and the undisturbed first hour of your baby's life, these are all experiences of parenthood that you will treasure forever.
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Chapter 15: Your Baby’s Experience
While Chapter 14 introduced the first hour of your baby’s life, Chapter 15 details everything from the newborn exam to making parenting decisions about newborn procedures and tests, such as the Hepatitis B vaccination, vitamin K for your baby, and circumcision. You will also learn tips on baby care as well as breastfeeding basics.
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Chapter 16: Birth Interrupted
This chapter discusses interruptions during birth, including environmental disturbances and medical routines. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a quiet and calm atmosphere, eating during labor, and staying well-rested and energized throughout the labor and birth process.
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​Chapter 17: Intervention
This chapter walks you through all the possible reasons and methods of intervention, such as pharmaceutical pain relief, induction of labor, cesarean, and instrumental birth. It highlights when these interventions might be helpful and when they are unnecessary.
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Chapter 18: What If, and Other What Ifs
The most difficult of all the chapters, “What If” questions need answering. What ifs include complications that can occur during pregnancy, the birth process, and other what ifs, such as having twins, a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), being an older mom, and other variations of normal.
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Chapter 19: Positive Birth
Know your rights. Know that birth can have a positive experience no matter where you give birth.
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Chapter 20 - Scribbling
The final chapter, "Scribbling," is about creating an intentional birth plan. So often, birth plans start with “I prefer.” Navigating Your Birth will give you the tools to make a less ambiguous statement. An intentional message makes it clear you are an autonomous birthing individual capable of making decisions for your labor and birth.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Traveling Midwife
If you are looking for hands-on midwifery care to support you, your family, and your birthing choices, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I live in France and can travel to most western, eastern and southeastern European countries. Fill out the contact form below and I will get back to you. ​The care you receive includes:
Zen Birth Virtual Midwifery Care, plus:
Physical presence at your location from 37 weeks to one week postpartum.​
CONTACT ME
Leave me a message and I'll get back to you.​
HELPFUL LINKS
Birth Pool
Home Born - Denmark
Birth Supplies - UK
Dalalou - Denmark
Midwife Supplies - EU
Evidence-Based Birth