Devon Tracy-Doula. CLC. Student Midwife.
Childbirth Preparation. Feeding Care.
I've served in birth work for the better part of the past 6 years. I was inspired to become a doula the loss of my eldest daughter’s biological dad when she was an infant. I have pursued training in prenatal yoga, perinatal mental health, lactation & feeding. Now, I am on the journey to becoming a Certified Professional Midwife and serve as a student at a local homebirth practice. While I am currently not practicing as a doula, I still offer feeding consultation and childbirth preparation!
CLC Care: what is a certified lactation counselor?
“The Certified Lactation Counselor® (CLC®) is a clinical, professional lactation care provider who has demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to provide clinical breastfeeding support and management to families who are thinking about breastfeeding or who have questions or problems during the course of breastfeeding/lactation.
CLCs are individuals who have successfully completed a minimum of 95 hours of training based upon the footprint of the World Health Organization/UNICEF Breastfeeding Counseling Training Course and a Job Task Analysis; have passed a criterion-referenced examination administered by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP); and have demonstrated the clinical competencies and skills required to provide safe, evidence-based counseling for pregnant, lactating, and breastfeeding families” https://www.alpp.org/scope-of-practice/scope-practice-clc/
Q: What types of feeding consultation do you offer?
Feeding Consultation Rates
I highly recommend preparing for lactation & feeding just like you would for childbirth. Knowledge is power! This class details the ins and outs of feeding immediately after birth and in the first six weeks. We'll cover the following topics:
- Breast changes in pregnancy
- The Nine Stages of Awakening and First Latch After Birth
- The First Two Weeks
- What to look for and feel for it a successful latch
- Troubleshooting with ties, nipple types, and special situations
- Understanding Supply
- Intro to Solids & Baby Led Weaning
This is a an opportunity to have a lactation assessment in the first 3-5 days after birth when mature milk arrives after the first few days of baby receiving colostrum. This 1 hour visit includes a feeding assessment, guidance on what to look & feel free in latch and supply, as well as an opportunity to nip more complicated issues in the bud should they arise as well as receive advanced referral to additional professionals should the need present itself. If you're wanting peace of mind after baby arrives and encouragement this is a great option!
S O L U T I O N F O C U S E D A S S E S S M E N T - A N Y T I M E-150.00
If your lactation journey is becoming increasingly difficult please reach out for an assessment! Lactation can be uncomfortable at first, include a bit of a learning curve as you and baby navigate feeding, but it should NOT be painful or causing you mental duress. This is an in-home visit where I'll assess a feeding, provide education and guidance, and refer to a higher level of care if neccessary.
TEXT SUPPORT- ABSOLUTELY FREE. Please feel free to text me at 309-369-1801 for lactation & feeding support between the hours of 9-6.
Q: What can I expect to receive after my visit?
You will receive a comprehensive summary of our visit in a document that includes your concerns, my assessment, and any pertinent referrals. This document is not only for your review but to take with you to any collaborating professionals such as your midwife or OB, chiropractors, cranio-sacral therapists, pediatric dentists or speech pathologists, and perinatal mental health professionals. Lactation and feeding issues are sometimes solved with simple changes and sometimes require a more collaborative approach! I want to make sure you have all the tools you need to be at peace with your feeding journey no matter how it unfolds!
Comprehensive Childbirth, Postpartum, & Parenting Preparation
Two, two hour sessions in the comfort of your home. 350.00
Preparing for labor & birth is an essential part of the childbearing year. There are so many fabulous classes, great resources, and overwhelming Facebook pages out there to gather your information from. Most of them aren't able to take into account a very important part of welcoming a new baby...YOU. Most classes do not know you & your support personally, this is the benefit of in-person, tailored, preparation in the cozy comfort of your home. You can ask any question, learn how to apply your strengths to the process, and explore your weaknesses and navigate them before welcoming your baby. Each two hour individualized preparation session focuses on a different part of the childbearing year and hopefully helps to prepare you for parenthood and beyond the day your baby is born. So, how does it work?Below are some brief explanations of how we'll spend our time, they really just scrape the surface!
- CONSULTATION: First we have a consultation to see if we are a good fit, I want you to learn with someone you and your support feel comfortable sharing with! We'll discuss your planned birthplace, provider, and pregnancy journey.
- SESSION ONE: We'll spend session one talking about the remainder of pregnancy as well as how to know when you are in labor, the physiological processes of labor, birth, & postpartum, We'll also talk about your hopes for birth & postpartum, relationship expectations, any pertinent life experiences or challenges that will impact how you experience childbirth & parenting. Finally, we'll talk about pain-coping, non-medical & medical relief measures for pain-coping and their risks and benefits. We will leave no stone unturned, no matter the outcome of your birth, even an unplanned one, we will cover it!
- SESSION TWO: In session two, we're on our feet quite a bit! We'll practice positions for labor and birth. We'll develop a birth plan. We'll have some fun doing "practice" contractions and helping you and your support feel like you've got a whole toolbox for when the time comes. We'll also delve into the postpartum season and discuss everything from perinatal mental health to how to use the baby carrier you were gifted at your shower. We'll lay the foundation for breastfeeding & feeding alternatives. We'll discuss newborn care and soothing. Additionally, we'll talk about relationship changes and healthy boundaries with family and friends postpartum.
Whether you're welcoming you first baby or your ninth, I really believe talking stock of all you've navigated and carrying that wisdom into your next birth & postpartum experience is so beneficial! Maybe you've birthed in a hospital but are planning a homebirth for your next baby, the preparation will look different, and preparing siblings for a baby is so important too! Preparing families for a new season is one of my absolute favorite parts of this work! You truly already have all the skills to birth and raise a kiddo, it's just learning to apply and grow those skills in a new way.
Q: What does payment for your services look like?
Payment can be divided into multiple payments but there is an initial retainer that books your services and saves your spot in my calendar. This is typically half of your overall payment. The remainder of your payment can be split up in a multitude of ways but must be paid in full by 38 weeks.
