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Christine Graves

Blissful Beginnings with Chris

Glassboro, NJ Service range 35 miles

https://www.blissfulbeginningswithchris.com

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Birth Fee

$1200 to $1400

Postpartum Rate

$35 to $45

Availability Remarks: I am passionate about supporting moms as they begin thier new journey with thier newborn. I have a variety of packages available to meet your needs as you get settled in with your baby.

Birth Fee

$1200 to $1400

Postpartum Rate

$35 to $45


Birth Doula Experience

2 years and 14 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

5 years and 10 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Childbirth International (CBI) - Certified Birth Doula

Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • Childbirth International (CBI) - Certified Postpartum Doula

Doula Training

  • Childbirth International, February 2024

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 3 to 4 births and 2 to 3 postpartum families

Postpartum limits/restrictions: None

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
My services remain the same wherever and however you choose to give birth.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
My services remain the same wherever and however you you choose to give birth.

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
My services remain the same wherever and however you choose to give birth.


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • ASL (American Sign Language)
  • Birth counseling for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • Childbirth education services
  • Infant massage education
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Special Services

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • American Sign Language

Fee Details

As your birth doula I look forward to supporting you during your pregnancy through in person visits as well as via text and email with evidence based and encouraging information. I will support you during your labor and birth as well as an in person visit after your baby is born. I am a certified lactation consultant and am also available for breastfeeding support.

Service Area

Glassboro, NJ Service range 35 miles

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Hannah

12/18/2024

Chris was amazing to work with and a huge asset to our birth experience! She was helpful in putting together a birth plan that felt right to us, and she was a great support when labor ended up taking us in an unexpected direction. Chris had worked in this hospital before, and her familiarity with the staff brought comfort and normalcy to the experience. My husband and I really benefited from having Chris as a constant when the medical staff were in and out. Above all, her enthusiasm for childbirth made her an awesome member of our team! Highly recommend.

Markie Berg

12/5/2024

I realized I needed some extra support towards the end of my pregnancy and Chris was the perfect fit for us. We got to know her during our prenatal visits and soon realized what a gem she is. We could talk to her for hours and loved how she had such a passion for learning more to help her clients. I love that she took the time to go over all of the things I wanted for my birth plan and organized all of it into a document for me. That was a huge help. When it came time for my labor, things did not go to plan but Chris was there the entire time to be the extra support my boyfriend and I both needed to create a calm space and be a sounding board when making decisions. She is truly a caring and genuine person and any Mama out there would be lucky to have her as a doula!

Laura

12/5/2024

Chris is the absolute best! Transitioning home wasnt the easiest for us & having Chris & her support during that time made the world of a difference. She is a breath of fresh air & in unsure moments she provided reassurance & positive encouragement. If you are looking for an amazing doula who feels like family she is the one.

Chris was amazing company especially during my middle

of the night breastfeeding sessions. She takes intiative to jump in a help when and as needed while also having a gentle approach. 

She is knowledgeable on lactation support & overall great emotional support for the whole family, I cant say enough good things about her, hiring Chris was a blessing for us!

 

 

 

Jacqueline C.

6/13/2024

Chris was my birth doula, and let me say I would not have had the confidence to do an unmedicated birth as a first time mom without her support, knowledge, and guidance. Chris is EXTREMELY passionate about what she does and it is evident upon any interaction with her. She provided me with many tools to use not only while in labor, but also for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum. She made herself available to answer any questions I had, even post birth. She is tremendously supportive to any and all decisions you as a mom-to-be  make. She will not try to persuade you into something else. She makes it very clear it is YOUR birth and she is there to fully support you! If you are considering using Chris as a doula…please don’t think twice!! She is an incredible person..the sweetest woman you will ever meet and extremely knowledgeable! Thank you Chris!!!!

Megan Kervalishvili

3/15/2024

When I called Chris I was on the brink of quiting. My preemie was having issues latching and honestly I was tired and frustrated. Bottle feeding was easier for us but I had always pictured myself as a breastfeeding mom, it just wasn’t something I thought would be so hard. Chris was so reassuring when I called her. I could tell she was really listening to me and didn’t feel rushed at all. I also knew that if the appointments didn’t work out that she wouldn’t judge me for stopping. Chris came into my home like a ray of light and climbed right up onto my bed and showed me how to breastfeed side laying. She held my son close to me as I got situated and didn’t get flustered, even though he was crying and I was flustered. She taught me how to be comfortable and how to position him in a way that he was too. Nursing is now my favorite part of the day . I learned so much through my time with Chris and I look forward to her being my doula for baby number two. I’m so happy we didn’t quit, thank you Chris.

Jenna Mascola

2/23/2024

Christine was extremely professional while still remaining caring and personable. She made me feel like I had a choice in every decision and let me know the pros and cons of every option. I will choose her every time! She was amazing and made me feel so safe and cared for. 

Birth Availability for Christine Graves

= Available. Calendar last updated: 12-23-2024

Postpartum Availability for Christine Graves

= Available. Calendar last updated: 12-23-2024