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postpartum doula, lactation counselor, & perinatal yoga teacher

the doula eliana

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LGBTQIA+ families
are welcome here

About

about me

Welcome! I’m Eliana and I am a postpartum doula with over ten years of experience serving growing families. In addition to my work as a doula and lactation counselor, I am also a perinatal yoga teacher; I believe that the mind-body connection is essential for postpartum healing and recovery. I incorporate yoga and mindfulness practices into my doula work, offering families tools to help them feel more grounded, centered, and peaceful during this time of transition.

 

Outside of my work, I love spending time in nature with my husband and our many farm animals. I believe that connection to the natural world is essential for our wellbeing, and I encourage my clients to find ways to incorporate nature into their own lives as well.

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I am located in Vestal New York and am happy to serve clients within a 30 mile radius.

 

Thank you for considering me as your postpartum doula. I look forward to supporting you on this journey!

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Education and Trainings: ​

  • In progress: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Examination (Expected 2025)

  • Mum and Baby Yoga - Arhanta (2025)

  • Lactation Counselor Training - The Center for Breastfeeding (2025)

  • ​CPR Certification for Adults, Children, and Infants - Red Cross (2023) 

  • Postpartum Doula Certification - BEST Doula Training (2023) 

  • DONA Accredited Lactation for Doulas Training - Luminous Postpartum (2023)

  • Pregnant & Powerful Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Training - Brett Larkin Yoga (2023)

  • DONA Accredited Postpartum Doula Training - Luminous Postpartum (2023)

  • Wellness Leadership Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training - Organic Yoga & Wellness (2022)

  • Masters in Sustainable Communities - Binghamton University (2020)

Services

services

These vary depending on your family's needs and the amount of time we have together.
A typical shift looks like a combination of the services listed below, with a focus on the areas you would like more support.
family

settle family and friends into their new roles, answer questions, help you to enforce boundaries

refer

pelvic floor therapists, pediatricians, therapists, etc.

self care

yoga & breathwork sessions, listening ear, lots of nourishing tea

education

lactation, babywearing, bottle feeding, sleep, mindfulness etc.

light tidying

baby laundry, dishes, organizing, decluttering help, sanitizing bottles, etc.

meal prep

write shopping lists, buy groceries, make snacks & meals with nourishing ingredients

pricing

Take yoga classes with me

Perinatal Yoga

I teach perinatal yoga (pre and postnatal yoga) at Organic Yoga & Wellness in Vestal. My classes are beginner friendly and are a wonderful way to connect to your mind, body, and a community of fellow parents. 

pricing packages

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Daytime sessions for postpartum care (not including the lactation bundle) are between 4 - 6 hours.

After our initial call, we will talk about your ideal schedule and I will let you know my availability. If both you and I decide that I will be a good fit for you, I will send you a contract where you can select your package. 

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Lactation bundle: 

5 hours of in person or virtual services surrounding breastfeeding

2 or 3 sessions

$200

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Basic:

 20 hours

$700

 

Essential:

50 hours 

$1,750

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Premium:

115 hours 

$4,000 (save $25)

 

Overnights: 

8 hours 

$325

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Eliana was an incredible help to my family and I as we navigated the first month of postpartum with a newborn and toddler. She jumped right in to help in ways that I wouldn’t have been able to ask for. She cooked us lots of healthy and delicious meals with whatever we had on hand, made sitz baths and tea for me, always making sure mama was hydrated and fed. She helped me with my baby wearing wrap and had lots of resources to connect us with if we needed them. Whatever your needs are, Eliana will show up and meet them. In my postpartum state with hormones and sleep deprivation, etc., I struggled to figure out what I needed most each time she came over, but Eliana was able to see how/where she could best help without me needing to explain. Having a postpartum doula is WELL worth the investment, especially if you have limited support people around you. I would hire her again 10/10!!
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Cassie 4/24

Chelsea 11/23

Contact

get in touch

If you are interested in working with me,

please fill out this form and I will give you a call!

Thanks for your message! I'll be in touch as soon as I can.

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