Our Services
Nurturing Circles provides education and support for expecting mothers & families during pregnancy; labor; birth; postpartum and beyond. We understand the importance of this journey and are here to help guide and empower you through this transformative time.
Learn more about all we offer below.
Our Services
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Nurturing Circles Neighborhood!
For more information about any of our trainings, classes or events,
email: hello@nurturingcircles.com
Gentle Prenatal Yoga Circle
Join our Yoga Circle designed for Pregnancy, Labor & Birth
Prepare your body & mind for the joys and challenges of giving birth & parenthood with:
Movement. Breathing. Centering. Stretching. Sharing. Learning. Meeting new friends.
$20 per class (sliding scale available)
Monthly Pass- $50 (3 or 4 classes, depending on month)
Our gentle prenatal yoga classes are designed to assist women in connecting with their bodies and their babies, providing a calm and supportive environment in which to do so. We believe yoga can benefit any woman, regardless of her level of experience or fitness, and we offer modifications to suit each individual's needs. Join us for a class today - let's breathe, stretch & move - together.
Most Wednesdays 6:15pm to 7:15pm
Grace Hall, Lodi, CA
Upcoming 2024 Schedule:
October 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11, 18
Lactation Support
Home Visits by an IBCLC
Trusted, experienced & inclusive lactation care in the comfort of your own home.
Ann-Marie Christian (a.k.a. @BirthworkMama) has been an
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2011.
The IBCLC certification is the GOLD Standard in advanced lactation care.
Booking an Initial Double Consult ensures you get special pricing and
priority scheduling for these crucial first 2 visits. How will we know if the plan of care we decide on together is working? At least one follow-up visit is a must!
Often times several follow-up visits may be necessary, especially for complex feeding/lactation issues, which can be scheduled as needed.
I also understand the importance of being able to share your story with me and the comfort of connecting before consulting. That's why I offer a complementary 15 minute phone call to hear directly from you what's going on and to assess how I may be able to help before we schedule your consultation.
Initial DOUBLE Home Visit Consultations:
Complementary 15 min. introductory phone call
Medical & birth history intake & communication of lactation/feeding goals
1st home visit ~ approx. 1.5 - 2 hours
Written Plan of Care with Rationale and Timeline
2nd home visit ~ approx. 1.5 hours (scheduled within 1 week of initial visit)
Review & revise (if needed) written Plan of Care
1 week of text/email support & resources as needed
Personalized initial lactation consultation & follow-up visits can include:
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Baby weight check
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Baby oral structure/function assessment (referral to provider trained in diagnosing/revising tongue-tie if needed)
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Mama/Lactating Parent breasts/chest assessment
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Observation of Feeding
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Pre/post feed weight (if needed)
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Written assessment & Plan Of Care provided to Mama/Parent and primary healthcare providers of lactating parent & baby (as needed)
Initial DOUBLE Home Visit Consult Investment: $299
Additional Travel Fee if home is outside Lodi, CA
Follow-Up Home Visit Consultation:
Complex lactation challenges often require multiple visits to ensure mama/baby/parent/family are confident in the progress they are making towards their goals. My goal is always to "graduate" families from my care, although many choose to continue with Nurturing Circles "tune-ups" or check-ins as their child(ren) grow. I have been blessed with many lifelong friendships that have grown from families starting as clients.
Follow-up Single Home Visit Investment: $120 (1.5 hrs)
(ask me about multi-visit discounted packages)
Beautiful Growing Belly
Ultimate Doula Package
Complimentary 15min Introductory Phone Call
Walk & Talk Meet & Greet (1 hr.)
2 Prenatal home visits (1.5 hrs each)
Weekly check-in phone calls (~20min each; beginning in 3rd Trimester)
Labor support at home (up to 8 hrs) additional: $50/hr
Active labor/birth support at birth center/hospital/home with your midwife (up to 8 hrs) additional: $50/hr
Travel fee (if outside Lodi, CA) $40/hr
2 Postpartum home visits (1.5 hrs each) Within 1st & 2nd week of birth)
2 weeks postpartum phone/text support immediately following birth
@BirthworkMama Doula Investment starts at $2,999
Add-ons as desired (see al a cart menu below)
A la carte services
Walk* & Talk: $40 (45 minutes)
Have lactation questions? Wondering about your childbirth options? Want to pick my brain?
Let's chat while moving! We'll meet at a local public park and enjoy the outdoors while we talk. Partner/Spouse/Loved-One is welcome to join us!
Birth Story Listening Walk*: $60/hour
A safe place to share your previous birth/lactation story and explore how you may want your next experience to be different. A judgement-free listening ear who will hold space for your experience and help you let go of any fear that may be holding you back from enjoying what's next in your journey.
*Accessible Pathways/Trails Available
Phone/Video "Tune-up": $40 per 20 minutes
Established patients with additional questions, families wanting a check-in or "tune-up" as baby/child grows.
Postpartum Doula Home Visits: $75/hour (2 hour minimum)
How nice would it be to have an extra set of experienced hands to help you with the transition to mother/parenthood? Maybe you could use a nap while I care for your baby? Or you could use a friendly and judgement-free mama who can make you a meal, do some light housework, and keep you company while sharing tips for managing the postpartum period with grace and laughter.
Learning Circles: offered as group or private classes
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Breastfeeding Your Newborn: What to expect the first 2 weeks
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Returning to Paid Employment: Balancing Feeding & Pumping &
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Newborn Care & Infant CPR
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Confident & Prepared Childbirth Series (4 classes)
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Coping with Pain in Labor (non-pharmacological pain management options/techniques)
Birth Doula Training
16 hour Birth Doula ICEA Approved Trainer - Next Training: February 2025, Lodi CA
Mentorship - Want to explore becoming an IBCLC, Doula, or Childbirth Educator?
Helping support the next generation of birthworkers is a passion of mine!
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Wondering about how to start?
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Have some lived experience/education already, but confused on next steps?
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Currently in a training program and would like the personalized support of a seasoned mentor
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I was once in your shoes and benefitted from the guidance and mentorship of many wonderful mentors I now call colleagues.
Let's chat about how I can support you in your journey to becoming a part of the improved maternal/child health movement!
Start with a complementary 15 minute phone chat!
Let's discuss your needs/questions today!
Denise, Mama of 3, Nonni of 5
Every new Mom deserves an Ann-Marie by their side!