Additional Services

Massage for Couples class ($35 per couples)

Come and learn a 15-minute massage flow given in a sitting position easy to recreate at home, thats focuses on the upper body.  A 90-minute class aimed at making relaxing touch yours...

Pregnancy Circle (sliding scale of $5-$15/visit)

Join us to explore pregnancy-related topics through the mediums of movement, food, art, breathing and discussion.  Each week we will explore a new topic and participate in a related project as way to celebrate pregnancy and build a community of supportive mothers.  The goal is to experience the beauty of pregnancy in a more holistic way. This group is facilitated by Mother Rising, please contact Rachel & Sarah to register.

Belly Casting

Belly casting is a lovely way to commemorate your beautiful pregnant body. We come to your home if you live in the greater Burlington area, or you can come to us. This is a very fun, messy process that takes a couple hours- we handle the clean-up! Feel free to invite some of your favorite ladies to share in the experience. We'll bring sparkling cider and chocolate!

Your cast should be set within 48 hours and you can choose how you would like to decorate or display it.

New Parents Playgroup

We are happy to provide a space for new parents to connect and support each other during this new adventure of parenting. One of us will always be there to answer questions, hold a baby or get you a snack! 

Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 9:30-11:30 am. ($3/family) Follow us on Facebook for reminders and updates!

Birth Story Circle (sliding scale of $5-$15/visit)

During this circle we will share in the joys and challenges ofour unique birth stories in a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. Whether you've recently had a baby or have an older child this circle is for you and serves as a way to process your experience with women who are genuinely interested and excited to listen.  Expect to laugh, cry, and release! This group is facilitated by Mother Rising, please contact Rachel & Sarah to register.

Postpartum Support 

Our goal is to support women and families in having more satisfying birth experiences. Through the ages women have supported each other through the experience of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period by being good listeners and by keeping the household running.

A postpartum visit could include:

•               Quiet nonjudgemental support and companionship

•               Teaching newborn care, i.e. soothing, bathing, sleeping, etc.

•               Supporting siblings and partners to "mother the mother"

•               Help with breast or bottle feeding

•               Light cooking and/or shopping

•               Laundry and household tidying

•               Taking care of baby while you shower, rest, or take a few minutes to yourself

•               Making sure you are fed and hydrated

•               Referrals to experienced professionals when appropriate

Many families find support within the first two weeks critical while others wait until visiting family has departed. The average postpartum visit is four hours, which we find ideal. We are available to review the possibilities with you and answer any questions you may have about how we can meet your individual needs.

Reimbursement (our post/ante-partum rate is $25/hr)

If you have Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance or the Catamount Program and are enrolled in Better Beginnings, you are eligible to be reimbursed for 9 hours of postpartum care under "homemaker services".

Many Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) will also allow reimbursement or direct payment for our services, please check with your company.

Antepartum Support

Occasionally women find themselves on bed rest or just needing extra support during pregnancy and could use similar support to the services offered in the postpartum period. Again we are available to explore the needs of each individual.

An antepartum visit might include:

•               Quiet nonjudgemental support and companionship

•               Running errands or shopping

•               Meal preparation

•               Laundry and household tidying

•               Making sure you are fed and hydrated

•               Referrals to experienced professionals when appropriate

Setting up the "nursery"

Housekeeping

We know that sometimes as a new parent the last thing you want to do is house cleaning. We can come in and do a specific organizing project or clean from top to bottom with safe, green products.

We can also haul away small household items and clothing to local charities for donation in an effort to benefit our local community and keep useful items out of the landfill.