Joanna Sjoberg

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am thrilled for you as you embark on the incredible journey of motherhood.

My name is Joanna Sjoberg. I live in Teton Valley, I am a mother to one beautiful girl and a wife to my high-school sweetheart. The birth of my daughter sparked my passion for childbirth and showed me the power and strength that lies in motherhood. 

Birth can be an empowering & special experience. While motherhood can hold power, strength, and what sometimes feels like magic, during pregnancy we can experience feelings of anxiety and fear about our birth. While we cannot control birth or the outcome, we can control our mindset, how we react to situations, and educate ourselves. 

Many women do not have ancestral wisdom surrounding pregnancy and birth. This can cause feelings of anxiety and a pressure to "know it all". While you may not  have the time or capacity to know it all when it comes to your pregnancy and birth, you can surround yourself with a knowledgeable team to support you. Your mama gut instincts are strong and my hope is that you can learn to trust those instincts during your pregnancy. 

As your doula, I will be there to support you, pregnancy through postpartum, by providing childbirth education, answering  questions, easing any anxieties or fears and help you create a birthing space that reflects your personality, desires, and goals. I will help advocate and support you emotionally and physically throughout your birth. I will also provide support to your partner. My goal is for your partner feel comfortable and confident in the birthing space so they can support you in welcoming your child earth side. 

I strongly believe in:

• the mind-body connection - your thoughts and feelings surrounding your pregnancy and birth are so important. Did you know that how safe you feel in your birthing space can help your labor progress or even prevent your labor from progressing? 
• informed consent care. You should feel safe, empowered and loved in your birth space. All communication should be requesting consent and phrased as a question, not a statement. 

I support and respect all birthing methods, whether you choose to give birth at the hospital, at home, have a cesarean, medicated, or unmedicated birth.

Your birth is a sacred space, I would be honored to be part of it. 

I serve:

• Eastern Idaho: Teton Valley, Rexburg, Idaho Fall
• Western Wyoming: Jackson, Alpine, Star Valley

My offerings include: 

• Free in-person consultation
• 2 prenatal visits where we will cover childbirth education, postpartum care, and discuss your birth preferences (1.5-2 hours each)
• 1 prenatal visit with your provider (if i have not worked with your provider)
• On call from 37 weeks 
• Continuous labor and birth support, immediate postpartum care up to 2 hours 
• Birth photos 
• Breastfeeding support and resources
• 1-2 postpartum visits
• A written copy of your birth timeline 
• Access to my lending library
• Postpartum support 
• Home cooked meals

As a mother myself, I understand first -hand that it truly does take a village. Families have varying support systems and as your doula it is my goal to connect you with local resources and support, and provide additional support myself as you may need it.

Please email me at birthdoulajoanna@gmail.com for more details on my birth and Postpartum packages.