An NYC birth and postpartum doula to help you embrace change
Hello!
My name is Kjerstin Scheyer, and first off, congratulations. You are on the precipice of something magical, and whether it’s your first time or your fifth, it deserves to be celebrated. I’d love to help you embrace every moment of the process: The good, the messy, and everything in-between.
Located in Brooklyn, I’m currently serving clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. I am a mother to two wonderful boys, and know the rigors of childbirth firsthand.
With deep understanding on both the physical stages and emotional rigors of the birth process, I am here to help you navigate this stage of your life your way… no hard rules, no “musts,” just a helping hand who’s been there before, eager and willing to help you stretch, have the conversations you need to have with your care team and, yes, to get you onto that peanut ball.
So get in contact and reach out. Because what you’re doing is hard, but if you can embrace the change, it gets a little bit easier.
- Kjerstin.
“Kjerstin was my postpartum doula for almost two months after the birth of my first child. Her support was invaluable during this transition, and the first few weeks with a newborn would have been much more challenging without her help. Kjerstin provided excellent advice, practical recommendations, and helpful resources tailored to my specific needs and circumstances. Kjerstin was reliable, flexible, caring, and incredibly kind. She was always ready to help, whether I needed guidance with newborn care, emotional support, or reassurance during the ups and downs of the postpartum period. Her knowledge and encouragement gave me confidence as a new mother and made a meaningful difference in my recovery and adjustment to parenthood. I highly recommend Kjerstin to any family looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and compassionate postpartum doula.”
- Maite S.“We absolutely loved working with Kjerstin!! She is such a warm, calming, and reassuring person to have by your side during pregnancy and labor. What I especially appreciated was that she herself had gone through both a c-section and a VBAC, so she truly understood firsthand my situation, fears, hopes, and expectations. Being guided by someone who had personally experienced that journey made me feel incredibly understood and supported.
On the day of my delivery, Kjerstin was truly key in how positively everything progressed — especially considering it was an induction. She brought so much calm and confidence to both me and my husband during what could have otherwise felt overwhelming. She helped me tremendously through contractions, guided us through each stage, and supported me physically and emotionally all the way until the moment I decided I was ready for the epidural. Her presence made such a difference in helping me feel safe, grounded, and empowered throughout labor.
I am so grateful to have had Kjerstin as part of my birth experience and would highly recommend her to anyone, especially mothers preparing for a VBAC.
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- Helena A.“I am so glad we had Kjerstin with us for our birth. She supported us through every step of the process and helped us navigate an unplanned and stressful situation with calm and confidence. I am truly convinced she made a meaningful difference in our birth experience.”
- Eva S.“Kjerstin supported me beautifully at my home birth. I was never left alone through any of my contractions—so grateful for her soft, supportive and warm presence.”
- Avrille B.“My husband and I are very glad we hired Kjerstin as our doula. If we're pregnant again in NYC, she will be one of the first people we call to ask to help again!
This was our first pregnancy, and Kjerstin was the perfect mixture of informative & reassuring. Our prenatal meeting in our home was thorough and included very helpful hands-on labor techniques and breathing. These were great to have in our toolkit during early labor, before we called her in to the hospital.
When (to our surprise) I was induced at 37 weeks, Kjerstin was ready to come into the hospital whenever we decided we wanted her support. In the labor & delivery room, she was invaluable in helping my husband support me. She was unobtrusive, ever-encouraging, helped with hands-on comfort measures & position changes, and had a calm, steady presence. When we decided on various interventions, she helped remind us of questions to ask and of the priorities we had previously shared with her. She was very knowledgeable, yet content to let my husband & I be the decision-makers. No matter what turns my labor took, she was fully supportive of each new decision.
We are deeply grateful for Kjerstin's support during such a vulnerable, novel life event. Her warmth, calm professionalism, and depth of knowledge were so beneficial.
From one mom to another, I heartily recommend you reach out and get to know her on a virtual intro call to decide if she'd be a good fit for you.”
- Carina PBirth and postpartum support services in NYC
A 1-2 hour meeting crafted around your needs and concerns throughout the process. Topics covered can include: childbirth education; writing of a birth plan; postpartum planning; coping mechanisms; basic movement and breathing techniques; implementation of emotional and physical comfort measures; relationship building; transition to parenthood; and caring for partners, siblings and families.
Labor and Birth Support
24/7 virtual support during early labor and in-person support at your home and/or your birthing facility, which can include: emotional support; creating an environment of privacy, comfort and intimacy; providing physical support to promote comfort and progress in early and active labor; assisting with positions and maintaining mobility during labor; offering support, suggestions and rest time for partner; support through various medical interventions (e.g., induction, IV and epidural placement, fetal monitoring, cesarean section); and immediate postpartum support during the “golden hour” following birth. I will be on-call starting three weeks prior to your estimated due date (and will have a back-up available in the event of an emergency).
Postpartum support
The purpose of postpartum support is to ensure that the new family is nourished and cared for. Daytime sessions can include: time to discuss and process your birth experience; breast/chest and bottle feeding support; time for rest and self-care; meal preparation; light laundry; and general household support.
1 in-person prenatal meeting (1-2 hours)
Labor and birth support (24/7 virtual support in early labor + in-person support when you need me during labor)
1 in-person postpartum check-in (1-2 hours)
Text/telephone support through two months postpartum
Birth Plus
2 in-person prenatal meetings (1-2 hours each)
Labor and birth support (24/7 virtual support in early labor + in-person support when you need me during labor)
2 daytime postpartum sessions (up to 4 hours each)
Text/telephone support through two months postpartum
Postpartum Packages
Postpartum packages are crafted to meet your family’s unique needs. The majority of my postpartum support is offered during the daytime hours, however, night time hours can be negotiated. Reach out to discuss how I can best support your family.
Minimum 20 hours of support.
Doula services are a wonderful gift! If friends or family aren’t sure what to do or get you to help you prepare for your new baby, suggest that they purchase one of the above packages on your behalf or contribute via a gift certificate.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a free initial consultation? Contact me and let me know a little about yourself.