GroundWork Birth Doula Services + Prenatal Yoga
Norwalk, CT I serve Fairfield County, Connecticut and the NYC metro area. At this time, I do not serve Long Island.
https://www.groundworkayurveda.com
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Birth Fee
$1500 to $2500
Postpartum Rate
$45 to $60
Availability Remarks: -Evidence-based lactation education and support. -Guidance for families in understanding how to soothe and comfort babies. -Creating healing and delicious postpartum meals for the whole family.
Birth Fee
$1500 to $2500
Postpartum Rate
$45 to $60
1 years and 4 births attended
4 years and 13 families served
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 2 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Attends home births? Some Home Births
I attend all home births attended by a midwife. I currently do not attend free births.
BA/BS
Prenatal & Birth Support $1950-Prenatal and labor support rate. $2500-Ayurvedic prenatal and labor support rate. Standard support plus tailored Ayurvedic food, yoga and movement, and mind-body support. Postpartum Support $50/hr-Standard daytime postpartum care $60/hr-Overnight care $60/hr-Ayurvedic Postpartum daytime rate. Includes standard postpartum care plus Traditional Ayurvedic assessment & consultation, tailored cooking, herbal preparations, and traditional postpartum practices.
Norwalk, CT I serve Fairfield County, Connecticut and the NYC metro area. At this time, I do not serve Long Island.
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Post a testimonial for Franciska Farkas, CAP, CD, E-RYT, CLC Candidate
7/21/2025
Franciska was an incredible Doula resource for our family before, during, and after the birth of our daughter. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to families at any stage of the birthing process. Her services were nothing short of extraordinary!
Throughout my pregnancy, Franciska was a true partner for our family. Franciska prepared us in the best ways we could to help us achieve our vision for a birth plan. She helped educate us on the birthing process and provided us with prenatal and postnatal resources. Franciska was consistently present, responsive, and fully engaged every step of the way!
Franciska was a grounding presence during my labor. Franciska brought so much wisdom and warmth to our birth space. She worked with grace and respect alongside the medical staff while keeping the energy calm and focused. She reminded me that I was safe, that we were so close to meeting our baby, and to embrace each wave as it came. Her support was everything I didn’t even know I needed.
After the birth, Franciska continued to show up for us, checking in thoughtfully to ensure my healing and our transition into parenthood felt supported and seen.
Franciska went above and beyond in every possible way. We are forever grateful for her!!!
7/12/2025
Fran was an incredible source of support, knowledge, and care throughout my pregnancy and the birth of our son. My first pregnancy took place during COVID, so I didn’t attend any classes or have a doula. For my second pregnancy, I knew I wanted a completely different experience—one where I felt informed, prepared, and supported. Fran exceeded all my expectations.
She listened attentively to what would make me feel most comfortable and confident on delivery day, offering tailored guidance on preparatory exercises, essential information, and day-to-day tips for navigating the journey. Her expertise in birth preparation and support was invaluable, and her warm, compassionate approach made all the difference.
I feel so fortunate to have had Fran by my side. I only wish I had worked with her during my first pregnancy! Any future pregnancies for myself or others would undoubtedly benefit from her outstanding doula services. I cannot recommend Fran highly enough.
6/11/2025
Franciska was a match made in heaven! I am a single mom by choice. I hired Franciska to be part of my Post Partum Doula support team.
She was so much more. Unfortunately, my labor/delivery Doula became unavailable and her backup was not around either. Franciska ended up picking me up from my home and taking me to the hospital as I was in active labor and I was alone (Due to unfortunate failures on the other doula's).
she stayed with me for a couple hours At the hospital while I was continuing to labor until a Back Up Doula arrived.
franciska then returned a couple of days later on my day of discharge to take me and the baby home. She spent the next Eight weeks supporting us day and night. She set the bar so high that anybody else Always fell short. My daughter and I adore Franciska. Her foods and snacks were delicious and it helped me significantly recover postpartum and while I was breast-feeding. She also paid very close attention to my health when my OBS dropped the ball on so many things. I ended up getting preeclampsia postpartum and if it wasn't for Franciska, I might've ended up hospitalized.
Truly, owe my life to her! She is absolutely amazing.
12/12/2023
I recently gave birth in Germany and Franciska was my remote doula as I needed an English speaking one. She was so helpful in preparing me for the birthing process, hospital stay and now the postpartum period. She helped me make informed choices during the birth and counselled me during my hospital stay when the post birth phase got too overwhelming. She is also a mother and an Ayurvedic practitioner. Her knowledge on herbs was particularly handy in the healing of pelvic floor. She was considerate, respectful and understood each one of my wishes and that was very important for me when I was looking for a doula. And she is now helping me strengthen my postpartum body :) I couldn't have asked for more!
= Available. Calendar last updated: 07-18-2025
= Available. Calendar last updated: 07-18-2025