Hi there! I am so glad you found me. My name is Sabine Hankiewicz and I am the founder and owner of Indigo Doula Services.
As a certified birth doula and childbirth educator I want to make an impact on birth work today. I strive to serve my clients during their pregnancy, labor, birth and immediately after with informational, physical and emotional support.
The one thing you can’t expect for me to bring to your birth and our prenatal appointments is judgement. As a doula I don’t have an agenda on how you’re “supposed” to give birth. I am here to support you in your wishes on how you want to give birth.
I bring a whole “bag of tricks” and tons of evidence based information so you can make relaxed informed decisions about your care.
Are you expecting a new family member? Click the link below and schedule your first FREE consultation with your doula!
Primary Services
I serve my clients during their pregancy via 2-3 prenatal appointments. I will be on call (available 24/7) 2 weeks before your estimated due date. I will be by your side until your baby is born and about 1-2 hours after your birth. Click the button below to find out more about the services and packages I offer.
Birth Plan Preparation
I will support you in creating a birth plan to share and discuss with your care team.
Comfort Measures
During one of your prenatal appointments we’ll discuss different comfort measures for your labor and birth.
Postpartum Plan
In pregancy we’ll also prepare for the postpartum period with a detailed plan and resources.
Childbirth Education
Add a childbirth education class to your doula services.
More Services
Before birth
Spinning Babies exercises
24/7 Support via Phone
Extensive resource list
During birth
Creating an active birth space
Position changes every 20 minutes
Positive reinforcement
What to Expect
FREE Consultation either in person or via Zoom
2-3 One-hour in person prenatal meetings
24/7 on call time two weeks before your estimated EDD
In-person birth support
1 postpartum visit and birth de-brief
About Me
Serving Northwest Indiana since 2018
I became a doula in 2017 and jumped head-first into the role of a volunteer doula at a local hospital. That helped me to gain experience as a doula, getting to know the providers in our area as well as many of the amazing nurses and care staff at our local hospitals. Over the years I’ve met numerous amazing clients, providers and other important resourses in the Northwest Indiana area. Keeping good professional relationships with providers, nurses and staff is a valuable addition to my services and an added benefit for my clients.
Blog
Birth, Postpartum and Parenting Topics
The Vital Importance of Childbirth Education: Empowering Parents for a Transformative Journey
The journey into parenthood is one of life's most profound and transformative experiences. From the moment a couple learns of their impending arrival to the exhilarating first cries of their newborn, every step of this journey is filled with wonder, joy, and,...
Group B Strep During Labor and Birth: Unraveling the Evidence
Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous journey, often accompanied by a myriad of questions and concerns. One important consideration for expectant mothers is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) during labor and birth. GBS is a naturally occurring bacterium that...
Embrace the Rhythm: Unleashing the Power Within During Labor and Birth
Service location
Valparaiso, IN 46385
indigodoulaservices@gmail.com
219-309-3831