Doula Offerings
⁘Abortion⁘
“There are as many ways to feel about abortion as there are people that have them.”
—Clare Kritter
I am incredibly passionate about offering nonjudgmental and compassionate support during the abortion process. Research shows that having a strong support system throughout this experience can significantly decrease the likelihood of trauma, increase empowerment, and result in a more positive experience overall. It is my firm belief that no one should ever have to go through an abortion in solitude. I feel privileged to be a companion, providing a safe and supportive environment for the diverse range of emotions that may arise throughout the abortion process.
In this role, I often provide:
✦Information on the available options
✦Logistical support & help making a plan
✦Emotional support & space holding
✦Support navigating the healthcare system
✦Support for creating ritual/ceremony
✦Nutritional & herbal suggestions to support the body pre & post-appointment
One of the offerings I feel especially passionate about is helping create a ritual around the abortion experience. This can be done even after much time has passed since the event, and can often help cultivate a sense of closure.
I tailor my services for each person’s individual wants and needs. All abortion doula services are by donation. Reach out if you’re curious about what having me support you can look like!
⁘Miscarriage⁘
Though statistically most pregnancies end before a person even realizes they are pregnant, miscarriage is still met with so much silence.
Pregnancy loss is one of the many areas in society where there is a great need for support. The time surrounding a pregnancy is akin to a postpartum period, and a time when we should be supported by our community. While many of us don’t know how to ask for support or even whom to ask, I offer my services as a way to bridge the gap.
My offerings around miscarriage are tailored to each individual’s needs. They often include:
✦Nutritional & herbal protocols to support the body’s healing process
✦Education & handouts
✦Support navigating the healthcare system
✦Emotional support & space-holding
✦Support creating ceremony
✦Aftercare
One of the offerings I feel especially passionate about is helping create a ritual around the miscarriage experience. This can be done even after much time has passed since the event, and can often help cultivate a sense of closure.
All miscarriage doula services are offered by donation. Reach out if you’re curious about what it can look like to work together!
Testimonials:
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“Bonnie is an incredible practitioner that helped me when I was in a time of immense need,
and had little to no access to the resources that I was in need of. It is not an exaggeration to say that Bonnie was a lifeline for me. Her knowledge of herbal medicine combined with her sense of spiritual purpose makes her an amazing support person for this work. I felt supported fully and held in all of the complexities and practicalities of experiencing a pregnancy release.”
—Anonymous, miscarriage doula client
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“Working with Bonnie was such a relief, especially when I felt like I had no one to turn to.
I decided to have an abortion using misoprostol, and the process with my OB/GYN was pretty hands off after taking it. Bonnie assisted me as I had an abnormal amount of bleeding in the weeks/months after. I reached out to my OB about the blood loss I had—she was incredibly dismissive of this complication, and gave me no guidance, and no support. Bonnie supported me in monitoring my blood loss, guided me on which herbs to use to slow the bleeding & to support my uterus and my hormones, and helped me understand what options I had if the bleeding did not stop. This education allowed me to make the best decision for myself.
Bonnie is a wealth of information—she has so much experience with women during this time. She was really able to guide me and help me understand what my body was going through, what was within the norm, and what wasn’t. I honestly am so grateful to have had her during this time.
—Laura, Registered Nurse
"Bonnie actively supported me in the time prior to, during, and following a pregnancy release.
She continues to be an essential part of the support system I have as a clinical herbalist. She has supported me remotely due to location differences but this has not diminished her presence or support! The support she offered me as an abortion doula was educational, emotional, logistical, and nutritional. She recommended flower essences, herbs, and other practices to prepare for the release as well as for the postpartum experience. Her suggestions facilitated the healing process and sought to replete nutrients. The resources and support she offered were attuned to what I needed. She held space for all of what I felt and her empathetic and warm presence brings about an easefulness. Whether in-person or remote, Bonnie is a tremendous ally to have!”
—Nicole G
“Bonnie is an earth angel. I'm so grateful to have had her support through my release.
I live in a state that is very conservative and makes it extremely difficult if not impossible to find a solution to these sorts of things. Bonnie listened to me and guided me through what to expect, how to support myself, and what to watch for. I came to her with questions, she came back with answers. I didn't have many other people to turn to that I would trust with something like this...and Bonnie was the perfect support and exactly who I needed to be on my team. I can't imagine going through this experience alone or with anyone else. She is such a tender and kind woman and was there for me every step of the way. This is the work she's meant to be doing - and I am so so grateful to know someone who could lend an ear, a hand, and her expertise while I navigated one of the most painful & challenging times of my life.”
—Anonymous, abortion doula client
"I was so grateful to have Bonnie by my side as I went through this process.
I felt held and supported by her. Knowing that she had experience in this gave me such reassurance that I was safe and had the tools I needed to move through the process smoothly.” —Anonymous
“We LOVED having Bonnie as a doula for our son’s birth!
Bonnie was informative, supportive, and helpful throughout my pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum journey. She informed me of the choices I had throughout pregnancy and delivery and allowed me to feel empowered in my decision-making process. With her education and guidance, I felt like I consciously chose my prenatal, birth, and postpartum plan and care within the hospital and medical system. Bonnie’s experience and wisdom brought awareness to areas of the childbearing continuum that would have otherwise gone unnoticed to us as new parents. She coached me through my discomfort of receiving help and assisted us in setting up a plan for postpartum support. I cannot imagine what we would have done without that in place. Her grounded, loving, warm, kind, and accepting energy offered me so much calm and comfort throughout the entire process, but especially through the birthing marathon. Bonnie offered us such crucial love, generosity, and support in welcoming our first child, she will forever be considered an honorary member of this family.”
—Cali Simpson, birth doula client
