Shash Necessities
Our Services & Spealizatons
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Specializations
Families Walking Beside Recovery
2 Spirit Transitioning and Birthing
Nurturing Care for Families Embracing adoption, recognizing the emotional and physical journey of becoming parents.
Healing Care for Birth Mothers in Adoption Transitions
Inclusive postpartum care for Two‑Spirit parents, honoring identity, tradition, and the sacred role of caregiving.
Compassionate presence for families navigating postpartum after loss, with care that respects grief and renewal.
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Prenatal
A prenatal doula supports you throughout pregnancy with emotional grounding, practical help, and evidence-based information to prepare you for birth.
Emotional Support
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Helps you explore your hopes, fears, and expectations for birth
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Assists with creating a hospital birthing plan
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Builds a trusting, supportive relationship throughout pregnancy
Informational & Practical Support
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Provides evidence-based information on pregnancy, labor, and birth options
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Helps you understand procedures, interventions, and choices so you feel empowered
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Connects you with community resources
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Attends doctor appointments if requested
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Runs errands when needed
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Offers guidance on traditional nutrition
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Postpardom
Postpartum doulas nurture the family after birth, focusing on recovery, newborn care, emotional well-being, and helping the household adjust. Care is non-medical but deeply supportive and practical.
Emotional Support
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Provides compassionate listening and reassurance during the early weeks
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Supports parents experiencing postpartum mood shifts
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Offers grounding during a major life transition
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Helps partners and siblings adjust to the new baby
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“Mothering the mother” and caring for the whole family
Newborn Care & Education
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Teaches newborn care skills (bathing, diapering, soothing)
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Provides Moss Bags for Indigenous families when needed
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Provides swaddle blankets
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Helps parents understand newborn cues
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Offers safe sleep guidance
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Cares for the baby while parents rest
Feeding Support
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Supports breastfeeding or chestfeeding
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Provides bottle-feeding guidance
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Teaches pumping basics
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Helps troubleshoot early feeding challenges
Practical Household Support
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Light housekeeping (dishes, laundry, tidying)
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Simple meal preparation or cooking
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Running small errands
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Sibling care These supports allow parents to focus on healing and bonding.
Resources & Referrals
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Lactation consultants
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Mental health providers
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Pediatric care resources
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Community support programs
Overnight Support (If Needed)
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Overnight care so parents can sleep while the doula tends to the baby
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Flexible scheduling available, including 3–4 hour shifts or longer
Mother Care – Indigenous Families Only
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Traditional Mother Care Kits including cold or warming pads, Indigenous-made soap, sitz bath items with traditional medicines, cedar bath materials, blanket, traditional nutrition, and teas
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Mother Care Kits with warming/cooling pads, Indigenous-made soup, sitz bath items, nourishing foods, and teas
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Birth
Indigenous birthing doulas offer the full scope of traditional doula care while honoring cultural practices, community connection, and the spiritual significance of birth. Support is continuous throughout labor and birth.
Labor & Physical Support
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Present at the birth to provide continuous care
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Uses hands-on comfort measures to reduce pain and increase relaxation
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Offers massage and therapeutic touch
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Guides position changes and movement to support labor progress
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Provides breathing and relaxation techniques
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Helps create a calm, grounded birth environment
Advocacy & Communication Support
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Supports communication between you and medical staff
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Helps you understand your options and make informed decisions
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Encourages respectful, patient-centered care
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Guides partners in supporting the birthing parent
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Offers steady emotional grounding throughout labor
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Helps navigate unexpected changes in the birth plan
Immediate Postpartum (During Birth Window)
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Supports early breastfeeding or chestfeeding
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Encourages bonding and skin-to-skin contact
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Helps the family settle into the first hours with their newborn
Pricing & Packages
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Prenatal & Postpartum Visits (Medicaid and Non- Medicaid): $75 per visit
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Birth Support (Medicaid): $800
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Non-Medicaid Clients: We offer a sliding scale. Your investment will be discussed during the intake interview to ensure accessibility and fairness.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What does a doula do?
A doula is a trained professional who provides non‑medical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Their role is to help families feel informed, comforted, and empowered throughout the journey.
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Emotional support – offering reassurance, encouragement, and a calming presence.
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Physical comfort – using techniques like massage, positioning, and breathing guidance to ease labor.
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Information & education – helping families understand options and make confident decisions.
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Advocacy – supporting communication between parents and medical staff.
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Consistency – staying with you throughout labor, unlike medical staff who may rotate shifts.
❓ Can a doula support cesarean or medicated births?
Absolutely. Doulas provide emotional and physical support in all birth settings—whether your journey involves a cesarean, an epidural, or other medical interventions. Our role is to help you feel calm, informed, and cared for, offering comfort measures, advocacy, and reassurance so you and your family feel supported no matter how your birth unfolds.
❓ What happens at prenatal and postpartum visits?
Prenatal visits are about preparation and planning. We’ll talk through your birth preferences, practice comfort techniques, and answer questions so you feel ready and empowered. Postpartum visits focus on gentle support after baby arrives—this may include newborn care guidance, feeding support, emotional check‑ins, and helping your family adjust to new rhythms. These visits are tailored to your needs, ensuring you feel nurtured during this transition.
❓ Do doulas attend hospital births?
Yes. Many hospitals welcome doulas as part of the birthing team. While doulas are not medical staff, they provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support alongside doctors, nurses, and midwives. Policies can vary by hospital, so it’s always best to check with your provider and facility about their guidelines.
❓ How does a doula work with my partner?
Doulas support partners too. We help them feel confident, involved, and connected throughout the process. Whether it’s guiding them in offering hands‑on comfort, suggesting ways to encourage you, or simply giving them space to rest while we stay by your side, our goal is to strengthen your team. A doula doesn’t replace your partner’s role—we enhance it, making sure both of you feel supported.
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Testimonials
Marissa Cole, MO
"I have ordered several prenatal and postpartum meals from Shash and Kathaleen always knocked it out of the park. I can tell that she prepares the meals and snacks with such love and care because everything was so fresh and delicious. I had somewhat of a sensitive stomach during my pregnancy, but the foods never upset my stomach.The meals and snacks I tried were spinach salad, nut butter cups, tepary bean hummus plate, and blue corn muffins"
Tiffany West, MO
"I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Kathaleen and Shash Necessities at multiple events. Their presence is truly essential to our community, and they consistently go above and beyond—supporting not only their clients but the broader community as well."
