Kyndal May, MFA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), BRM® Certified Pro
Kyndal May is the owner of Baby Bump Services. A professional birth doula since 1995, she offers a unique combination of services that include somatic movement and childbirth education. The creator of the popular Confident Birthing Class, Kyndal offers her signature 7-week series in SE Boise and online.
She has attended over 400 births in 15 different hospitals, worked with over 30 different obstetricians/physicians and over 60 different midwives.
Kyndal and her husband celebrate 30 years of marriage in 2023. Together they have two sons; one born in the hospital, and one born at home.
Kyndal is supportive of all families - respecting their unique journey to parenthood.
For more on her credentials, publications, photography, childbirth education products, go to the backstory.
My intention as a doula and childbirth educator is to support you to achieve the birth experience of YOUR choosing. We know that when women feel well informed, respected and supported, they experience and remember their births positively. And that is my goal for you. Whether you would like an un-medicated birth or to use pain medication, I provide heart-felt, unwavering support.
What that looks like is different for every family and is dependent upon what has the greatest meaning and value to you. How we get there is based on you - your needs, your hopes and what matters most to you. Not completely sure what that is? That is where I can help. I've developed several skill sets to that end. I am known for my approach to helping clients discover what matters most to them, make informed choices and communicate those choices clearly to their care providers. I am very committed to providing great prenatal education.
I combine 35 years experience in movement/massage and breath work with Confident Birthing education to help you navigate the unique 'joyful stresses' of welcoming baby and determining what is best for your family. I love learning what matters to you and what your individual needs are to have a positive, satisfying birth and postpartum experience – including connecting you to other resources and birth professionals.
Beyond that, let me say this: my approach to doula work is based on a deep belief in, and respect for, the process of labor and birth, the inherent wisdom, intuition and strength of women and the possibility of great transformation and love available to the family through birth. I never cease to marvel at women's strength and capacity to surrender so deeply and parent's commitment to love so fully. I also understand that, as one client put it, my presence provides peace of mind for all of that to happen and I take that responsibility and privilege very seriously. I would be happy to visit with you to see if I might be able to help you. For some parent's perspectives - here are their own words.
She has attended over 400 births in 15 different hospitals, worked with over 30 different obstetricians/physicians and over 60 different midwives.
Kyndal and her husband celebrate 30 years of marriage in 2023. Together they have two sons; one born in the hospital, and one born at home.
Kyndal is supportive of all families - respecting their unique journey to parenthood.
For more on her credentials, publications, photography, childbirth education products, go to the backstory.
My intention as a doula and childbirth educator is to support you to achieve the birth experience of YOUR choosing. We know that when women feel well informed, respected and supported, they experience and remember their births positively. And that is my goal for you. Whether you would like an un-medicated birth or to use pain medication, I provide heart-felt, unwavering support.
What that looks like is different for every family and is dependent upon what has the greatest meaning and value to you. How we get there is based on you - your needs, your hopes and what matters most to you. Not completely sure what that is? That is where I can help. I've developed several skill sets to that end. I am known for my approach to helping clients discover what matters most to them, make informed choices and communicate those choices clearly to their care providers. I am very committed to providing great prenatal education.
I combine 35 years experience in movement/massage and breath work with Confident Birthing education to help you navigate the unique 'joyful stresses' of welcoming baby and determining what is best for your family. I love learning what matters to you and what your individual needs are to have a positive, satisfying birth and postpartum experience – including connecting you to other resources and birth professionals.
Beyond that, let me say this: my approach to doula work is based on a deep belief in, and respect for, the process of labor and birth, the inherent wisdom, intuition and strength of women and the possibility of great transformation and love available to the family through birth. I never cease to marvel at women's strength and capacity to surrender so deeply and parent's commitment to love so fully. I also understand that, as one client put it, my presence provides peace of mind for all of that to happen and I take that responsibility and privilege very seriously. I would be happy to visit with you to see if I might be able to help you. For some parent's perspectives - here are their own words.
Services Included with my Doula Support~Prenatal visits- at least 2 in your home (depending on time of signing) so I will know how to get to you once you are in active labor. During our visits we'll explore many topics including how to labor at home until active labor starts, creating both your birth and postpartum plan, and any other topics that are of importance to you
~ My Confident Birthing Childbirth Class $250. (attendance in the 7 week series is mandatory - available in person and online) ~ Personalized Informational and Community Resource and referrals as you may need prenatally. I can be reached by phone or telephone during business hours for non-emergent concerns B4Birth Movement Assessment and Individualized Movement Plan: $95./90 minutes You'll have a private assessment of your current structure - looking for tension patterns and movement biases that might impact your labor and birth. Then, using several modalities, I will work with your body and nervous system to find optimal support, strength and balance. I'll create a personalized movement program for you that will help you prepare your body - particularly your pelvic mobility to best allow baby to move into, through and out of your pelvis ~ Weekly check-ins from signing via email or phone so that I can be aware of any changes or challenges you are having during your pregnancy ~Attendance at special circumstances appointments with care providers as needed and agreed upon mutually ~Continuous labor support (in the home, birth center or hospital) as determined, once active labor has started ~Continuity of care for out of hospital birth- support continues in the case of transport to the hospital ~ Use of the many comfort measures I bring in my bag - including TENS unit for back pain if needed ~Immediate postpartum and breastfeeding support- I will stay with you between 1 and 2 hours after the birth of your baby to help facilitate breastfeeding/doula support until you are comfortable and ready for quiet time together as a family ~Support for early breastfeeding needs and referral for lactation support in first week ~One or two postpartum visit to review, process and celebrate your birth. We may make arrangements for more visits if necessary ~transfer of photos taken during birth-this is how I document your birth and is a specialty of mine. It is dependent on how fast your birth goes and how reasonable it is for me to continue with photos throughout the birth, but most families receive a full photo documentation and keepsake of the birth. For examples of my work, please visit the Birth Journals Blog ~Community resources and referrals as you may need them over the 6 weeks postpartum. I can be reached by phone or telephone during business hours for non-emergent concerns Additional Services Available for Additional Fees SOMAttune Moving Meditation Classes - Prices vary for single and group purchase (see my website) Birth Story Support If you are feeling unresolved about a previous birth or are experiencing worry or anxiety about a subsequent pregnancy and birth, Birth Story Support may help. In a safe, non-judgmental space you’ll be heard, understood and acknowledged as you remember, re-tell and eventually reclaim your birth story.Women experience birth trauma for many different reasons. Despite the best efforts at preparation, birth can feel overwhelming. While birth can appear normal to others who were present, research confirms that many mothers describe their births as traumatic. This may be because it isn’t always the most dramatic events that generate birth trauma, but the more common factors so often experienced that lead to overwhelming emotion and sense of loss of control. Common possible factors are: A long labor or a very rapid painful birth Feelings of loss of control Poor pain relief Lack of information, communication Sudden or unanticipated events Emergency delivery Fear for your own or your baby’s safety Baby in NICU Poor postpartum support Understanding the complex feelings you might be having can be difficult for family and friends, however, without the opportunity to process your birth completely you may experience mental and emotional distress that can affect many areas of your life and may cause increased anxiety in subsequent pregnancies and births. I designed Birth Story Support to help parents process an overwhelming birth experience in a way that does not re-traumatize but instead promotes healing, a sense of personal agency and forward motion. Birth Story Support Session: 90 minutes $90.00 Email Kyndal May at [email protected] if you have questions. ContactFees$1800.00 Birth Doula Services
$250.00 Confident Birthing Childbirth Class - included for doula clients $95.00 One hour somatic session for preparing the pelvis - included for doula clients BIrth Photos - priceless - really - this is your birth story included for doula clients. See My Birth Journals Blog for photos ClassesConfident Birthing Childbirth Class
Here is what parents say. 7 weeks, $250.00 Pre-recorded class available online. In-person classes located in SE Boise on Monday nights (and Tuesday nights when the Monday night class sells out.) |
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