Birth Doula Services
About
A Birth Doula is a professional labor support coach who helps a family not only prepare for the birth of their child, but also provides a valuable range of support on the day of birth. My hope as a doula is that you will feel well cared-for, supported in your choices, and that you make the transition into parenthood as smoothly and joyfully as possible.
Benefits
The emotional support and knowledge a doula can provide for you and your partner offer many potential benefits, including:
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Fewer Cesarean births
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Reduced use of pain medications
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Reduced need for pitocin (labor-inducing drug) and forceps or vacuum extractions
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Higher breastfeeding rates
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Lower rates of postpartum depression
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Higher satisfaction with birth experience
As a Doula, I Do Not:
My Birth Doula Services
If you choose me as your birth doula to walk alongside you and your partner through this journey, my services include:
Prenatal Support - 2-3 visits
Birth Support - Continuous in-person support during your labor and birth, as well as 1-2 hours immediately postpartum.
Postpartum Support - 1-2 visits
Contact me today for rates and availability
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Provide clinical support - Doulas are trained professionals who provide one-on-one emotional and informational support during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. Doulas are not medical professionals and do not provide medical services.
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Make decisions for you - My role is to listen to your wants and desires for your birth, answer questions based on my professional knowledge, share resources, and support the decisions you and your partner make.
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Speak to the staff on your behalf - I am here to encourage you and your partner to be vocal about your wishes and needs.
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Project any of my own beliefs onto your experience - I will do everything I can to support you in a unique and compassionate way, no matter what your birth choices are.
