- What's the best way to prepare for a tiny human to join our family?
- What kind of birth experience do I want?
- What happens if problems come up?
- What if I can't stand the smell of some of my favorite foods?
- What if I have nausea?
- What should I eat?
The moment you see that positive line, the questions start coming like:
So you're pregnant, congrats!!
JaCKSONVILLE, FLorida
Registered dietitian & doulA
you know you'd benefit from a little more hands on support during this overwhelming experience
You know yourself well enough that
You need a happy medium.
the overwhelming anxiety from the unknown is unhealthy, but diving down the rabbit hole of Google is just too much scary info.
you also know that
I'll be using all of my resources to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Sit back, relax, stop scrolling Google and enjoy tailored-to-you evidence based answers to all your questions.
I'm Erika, registered dietitian & doula.
Don't worry girl, I gotchu.
This 4th Trimester Fitness® Method class is a complete prenatal Birth Ball prep clinic for pregnant people in all trimesters of pregnancy for use in home, birth center or hospital. You will learn techniques using the ball in pregnancy, labor, birth, and in the postpartum period:
Birth Prep Class
Currently offering Birth Ball basics with
- relieve achy lower backs
- train your body for your labor time
- strengthen your core and your pelvic floor
- learn effective laboring down techniques
- laboring positions to open your pelvis at different levels
- stretching out tired muscles
- birthing positions using the ball for support
- newborn comforting measures
- open Q and A time for any pregnancy, birth, and newborn questions
For pregnant mommas looking for a professional help and doula care.
We'll dive into your nutrition concerns and you'll leave our session with a definite plan to meet your specific needs.
A Nutrition Strategy Session is like pressing the easy button - for nutrition. You get to practice self care by eating delicious foods and improving your overall health.
Registered dietitian & doula
First Appointment
60 minutes, includes evaluation and review of medical history
Follow-up Appointments
45 minutes
- 60 minutes of 1:1 support from a registered dietitian
- medical history review
- nutrition recommendations that fit your lifestyle and food preferences
- meal ideas, recipes, and other information related to improve you and your baby's health will be included
- specific and detailed nutrition plan for you and your baby
the purely nourishing nutrition Coaching session experience includes:
Nutrition Coaching
Anyone wishing for a recovery filled with nourishment in a calm and peaceful environment.
You'll learn how to replenish your body and continue to nourish your self in your 4th trimester.
A customized grocery list specific to your taste and full of the nutrients that you need. I am here to listen to you and receive guidance, a judgement free venting space.
We'll focus on your physical and mental. The brain and the gut are very interconnected.
Registered dietitian & doula services
- 2 Postpartum Care Prep Sessions
- Unlimited Voxer Support
- Twice a week, 1-on-1 virtual coaching sessions
- Non-Judgmental Emotional Support
- Mood and Emotional support in the postpartum period
- Postpartum Nutritional Guidance
- Luxury, Holistic Postpartum Package delivered straight to you
- Topics including newborn care, diapering, baby’s cues, bathing and soothing techniques
- Breastfeeding, pumping, and/or bottle-feeding support
- Pediatrician and postpartum visit debriefing
the purely nourishing doula experience includes:
Postpartum Care
Diabetes? High Blood Pressure? Had preeclampsia? Want to eat better for yourself and your baby?
For those looking for a pregnancy and birth bestie, with a heap of nutrition knowledge. You have me!
You'll have access to a personalized trained dietitian with over 15 years of experience - no more googling the crap out out of everything -text-or voice message me directly instead!
We'll make sure you're a confident mama going into labor, one who knows her voice and is empowered to use it.
Registered Dietitian & doula
Payment plans available
- 1-3 prenatal visits
- Non-Judgmental Emotional Support
- Birthing Preferences assistance
- Pregnancy Nutrition guidance
- Natural Pain Relief Techniques
- Unlimited Voxer support
- 24/7 on call 2 weeks before due date
- Back up Doula available
- Labor support
- 1 Scheduled Postpartum Visit
- 3 weeks of Unlimited Postpartum guidance and support via Voxer
the purely nourishing doula experience includes:
Nourished Bellies Doula Package
Do you accept payment plans?
Will a doula be helpful if I use medication or have a cesarean birth?
How does COVID affect you attending my birth?
When should I hire a doula?
How do you work with partners?
What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?
What is a doula?
Can I recommend you to my friends?
A doula provides emotional, physical and educational support to a birthing person and their support person during pregnancy, throughout birth and the postpartum period.
I work for you mama, my attention does not shift to baby during your labor. You are my top priority!
Since, I am also a Registered Dietitian so I get to help my clients with their nutrition too. Yeah, my job is pretty cool!
frequently asked questions
As your doula I have a non-medical support person role. I focus on caring for you emotionally and physically, and help you to feel informed and empowered.
A midwife is a medical professional, meaning that the primary focus of their care is on the health and safety of you and your baby. At a birth a midwives top priorities include: ensuring that you and baby's vital signs are stable, assessing you and your baby, completing cervical exams when needed, administering medication if necessary, and catching the baby you are birthing.
Both doulas and midwives work with you prenatally, support you throughout the birth and follow up with you postpartum.
My goal is to make sure everyone has a good experience. Every partnership is unique, and during our prenatals together we'll figure out the best way to work together.
The earlier the better. I love to start working with my mamas at least by the second trimester. That gives us ample to to work on nourishing mama and baby.
Most hospitals are now accepting two support people, but on the off chance a hospital changes protocol we will switch to virtual support.
During our prenatals we'll prepare for that possible outcome.
Definitely! I support all types of birth. While you may not need much physical support during your labor, there are emotional and informational ways I can support you and your growing family.
For sure! A 25% deposit is required to book my services and hold your due date in my calendar.
The remaining balance is split between monthly payments, with payment in full required before your due date.
Yes! All new clients are welcome.
Have questions?
As a Registered Dietitian (RD) I have basically completed a pre-med undergrad program. I've studied bioorganic chemistry (my fav!!), statistics, and medical nutrition therapy. I completed a 1200 hour supervised program, while getting my Masters in Health Science degree with a focus on Nutrition.
Passed a national exam too! Every RD has been through this process, but every "Nutritionist" has not. Don't be fooled by someone with a certificate!
What is a registered dietitian?
As your doula I have a non-medical support person role. I focus on caring for you emotionally and physically, and help you to feel informed and empowered.
A midwife is a medical professional, meaning that the primary focus of their care is on the health and safety of you and your baby. At a birth a midwives top priorities include: ensuring that you and baby's vital signs are stable, assessing you and your baby, completing cervical exams when needed, administering medication if necessary, and catching the baby you are birthing.
Both doulas and midwives work with you prenatally, support you throughout the birth and follow up with you postpartum.
What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?
Of course! My job does not replace your partner. My goal is to make sure everyone has a good experience. Every partnership is unique, and during our sessions together we'll figure out the best way to work together.
How do you work with partners?
The earlier the better. I love to start working with my mamas at least by the second trimester. That gives us ample to to work on nourishing mama and baby.
When should I hire a doula?
Most hospitals are now accepting support people, but on the off chance a hospital changes protocol we will switch to virtual support.
During our prenatals we'll prepare for that possible outcome.
How does COVID affect you attending my birth?
Definitely! I support all types of birth. While you may not need much physical support during your labor, there are emotional and informational ways I can support you and your growing family.
Will a doula be helpful if I use medication or have a cesarean birth?
For sure! A deposit is required to book my services and hold your due date in my calendar.
The remaining balance is split between monthly payments, with payment in full required at least 2 weeks before your due date.
Do you accept payment plans?
Yes! All new clients are welcome.
Can I recommend you to my friends?
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