Franciska Farkas

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Norwalk, Connecticut
6 years of experience
About me

I’m Franciska Farkas, a Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, integrative pelvic floor specialist, and Yoga, meditation, and breath work teacher of over 20 years. I serve clients in and out of hospital and provide fertility, pregnancy, labor, and postpartum support. My doula practice is grounded in evidence-based research as well as traditional practices from Ayurveda, the holistic medicine system of India. As a Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner I work with clients through my practice, GroundWork Ayurveda + Wellness, to reinforce the connection between food, mind, emotions, and spirit. I was brought to this work after a 20 year career as a professional video producer, editor, and camerawoman working with institutions like UNWomen and Johns Hopkins Medicine. My video production company Franciska Farkas Creative Projects was focused on promoting women’s health, gender rights, and environmental awareness. It’s through this diverse background that I weave my practice together for my clients. Let’s start working together💫

Education

BFA (2002)

Certification and training

Full Spectrum Doula, Doula Trainings International (2023)

Ayurvedic Practitioner, National Ayurvedic Medical Association (2022)

Lactation Counselor, Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

National Ayurvedic Medical Association

Yoga Alliance

Doula Trainings International Member

Credentials
CD (DTI) CLC RYT
Specialties
Babywearing Belly Binding Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Birth Videography Evidence-Based Care Filmmaking Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Infant Care Keeping Fit Labor Doula Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Pelvic Pain Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Yoga Relaxation Techniques Spirituality Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Nipple and Breast Pain Preconception Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Vaginal Steam Yoga
Languages

English, Hungarian

Accepted insurances
Carrot
Service introduction

Birth Doula Services -Prenatal visits -Discussion of birth plan -Movement and coping techniques to support the body and mind during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum -Referrals to necessary providers -Postpartum planning -Discussion of thoughts and feelings around pregnancy and labor -Hospital or home birth support -Birth support during active labor -Comfort measures during labor -Support for birthing partner -Postpartum Visits -2x 1 hour follow-up visits -Birth story processing -Lactation support and referral, if needed -Baby care so new parent can rest or shower Postpartum Doula Services -Baby care so new parents can rest -Meal preparation to support lactation and healing -Education on fundamentals of postpartum health for long-term health -Lactation support -Light housework or errands -Birth story sharing and processing -Breath and movement support for pelvic floor healing -Herbal preparations and practices for various postpartum concerns -Energy and breath coaching to support the nervous system regulation -Overnight services

Packages
Prenatal + Birth Support
Pregnancy 2x 1.5 hour prenatal visits Access to GroundWork Birth online birth education portal In-depth discussion of birth preferences Movement and coping techniques to support the body and mind during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum Access to weekly Prenatal Yoga classes Lactation education Birth partner support for labor, birth, and postpartum Postpartum planning Empathetic discussions of thoughts and feelings around pregnancy and labor Referrals to local, national, and online resources Labor + Birth 24/7 on-call support from 37 weeks Support and comfort measures during labor Support for birthing partner Interface with the medical team or midwives Immediate lactation support after birth Postpartum 1-2 hr postpartum visit Birth story processing Lactation assessment and support
$1,950.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Support
Postpartum Daily Visits Customized support duration Education on fundamentals of postpartum health for long-term health Meal preparation tailored to your preferences Light housework or errands Parent + Baby Baby care so new parents can rest or shower Lactation assessment + support Birth story sharing and processing Breath and movement support for pelvic floor health Referrals to perinatal professionals Movement + Nervous System Regulation Breath + movement coaching for pelvic floor health Energy and breath coaching to support nervous system regulation Herbal education for hormone and nervous system regulation Feeding cues and/or scheduled feedings maintained Pumping support Baby laundry or light housework Breakfast preparation
$55.00
USD Per hour
Overnight Doula Support
Baby are Lactation assessment + support Bottle feeding or support for breast/chestfeeding Birth story sharing and processing Referrals to perinatal professionals Postpartum Overnight Care Feeding cues and/or scheduled feedings maintained Pumping support Baby laundry or light housework Breakfast preparation
$70.00
USD Per hour
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