Sofia Valentina Rischio

Doula - Breastfeeding Consultant - Mütterpflegerin

Languages

English|
German

About 👋

Hello Everyone!

Born and raised in California, I’m a mother of three who has chosen to raise my family with my loving husband in Cologne. It is here I have created a space to support and empower women and their growing families.

As a Doula, Mütterpflegerin, Yoga Teacher and Breastfeeding Consultant, it is my goal to support families in welcoming their little ones into the world as peacefully and harmoniously as possible.

There is always so much focus on the arriving baby, but the new born mama is often forgotten. Not here.

I feel honoured to hold a space for women to find their inner strength, to learn to truly trust, connect and listen to their bodies and to give birth in a way that makes them feel safe and respected.

I am here to support you on your journey in rediscovering yourself and strength as a mother.

http://www.doulasofia.com

Appointment Locations

Our guides may have an office, offer home visits, and/or meet you at an agreed upon location.
Type:
In-person|
Home-visit|
Online

Areas Sofia Valentina will meet you:

  • Cologne

Offerings ❤️

View Sofia Valentina's services and/or packages

One-on-One Birth Preparation (4 hours for €200)

  • Prepare you for an empowered birth.

  • What happens during birth?

  • How do things work here in Germany?

  • What choices do I have during birth?

  • How can I make informed decisions during birth?

  • What are the different birth positions?

  • How can my birth partner best support me?

  • And more!

Birth Planning Session (Ca. 2 hours for €100)

  • I offer one on one birth planning sessions (virtually or in person) to answer questions, help reduce anxieties and fears, as well as write up your birth plan.

  • With my experience accompanying various births in Germany, I can help you learn what to expect in the hospital environment here.

Birth & Labor Support (1400€)

We work together with your partner to ensure you have the most pleasant and empowered birth experience possible. This includes:

  • Two prenatal meetings to plan and prepare for your birth

  • 24 hour on call availability beginning 10 days before your due date until the birth of your baby

  • One postpartum meeting to discuss your birth experience

  • Staying with you for the entire duration of your labor

  • Providing emotional support

  • Helping ease physical discomfort and providing an objective perspective

  • Helping you and your partner make informed decisions during birth

  • Facilitating communication between you, your partner and hospital workers, assisting with translation/clarification if needed

  • Serving as a nurturing presence, protecting your desires for your birth experience

  • Supporting and encouraging your partner, making sure they are also comfortable

  • Providing photos and a written birth story, if desired

Postpartum Planning Session (2 hours for €100)

I offer a postpartum planning session with couples in their own homes, to better prepare for the postpartum period.

Knowing what to expect, how to best support each other and how to keep communication open is essential during this time.

Postpartum Support / Mütterpflege (€50/Hour, if not covered by health insurance - see below)

As a postpartum doula, I accompany you during the early days of motherhood. My role includes:

  • Providing emotional support in the fourth trimester

  • Discussing your birth experience and any resulting feelings

  • Sssisting with baby care (ex. bathing, changing)

  • Supporting you and your partner during difficult phases (ex. sleep)

  • Preparing meals and snacks (ex. warm meals, energy bites)

  • Providing support with (breast)feeding

  • Providing baby wearing support

  • Helping you understand new family dynamics (ex. with siblings)

  • Supporting you with light household chores

Breastfeeding Consultations (€60/Hour)

As a certified breastfeeding consultant, I am a trained in assisting women who are new to breastfeeding, as well as women who are dealing with challenges related to breastfeeding. I can help with specific challenges that often arise for breastfeeding moms. This may include: position, comfort, latching difficulties, nipple/breast pain, low milk supply, over supply, inadequate baby weight gain, and pumping.

Support Communities

Our guides have experience working with various communities.
c-section
multiples
fertility
lgbtq+
neurodivergent-parents
postpartum-depression
bipoc
single-parents

Insurance Coverage

Many of our guide's services are covered by insurance. Please check with your insurance provider to see if you are covered.

Postpartum Support can sometimes be covered by public health insurance plans.

(See our blog post "How to Get Support After Birth – Paid by Your Health Insurance" for more details)

Qualifications 🏅

Our guides provide their qualifications and certifications so we can ensure their professional experience.
  • Certified Birth Doula with Doulas in Deutschland

  • Breastfeeding Consultant training with Impulse e.V.

  • Mütterpflegerin training with Weckmann Institute of Medical and Healthcare Education

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