Birth Doula
The word "doula" comes from ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves."
A doula is a non-medically trained person that is an educational, emotional and physical support, before pregnancy, during labor and shortly after birth.
Research shows that women who use a birth doula are:
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less likely to need Pitocin
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less likely to have a cesarean birth
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less likely to use any pain medication
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more likely to rate their childbirth experience positively
(Source: DONA International Website)
Why I Dou-la
As a Certified DONA Doula (CD(DONA)) I have a true passion for women and infant health. I personally wish I had known about doula services when I delivered my children. The continuous support while in labor would have been so beneficial to understanding what part of labor I was in and different comfort measures I could have used.
As an active doula I have placed into practice different comfort measures for mom during labor. Focusing on helping mom correct a malpositioned baby with position changes of mom, as well as different relaxation methods to get mother and birth partner through labor and delivery. I also can provide support for a mother that wants an epidural or has a scheduled cesarean. Whatever you dream birth looks like, I can help you get there.
There is a misconception that doula's only are necessary for women wanting drug free labor. That is not true. I will affirm, educate and support you in any outcome of your birth.
I believe Doulas for ALL!
Services
Initial Interview
An opportunity to meet and interview me to see if I am the right doula for you. Please contact me to set up an interview.
Birth Doula Package
The Birth Doula Package Includes:
2 Prenatal Appointments
On call 24/7- Starting 2 weeks before due date
Consistent support during labor and delivery
1 Postpartum appointment
$850.00
Disclaimer: Doula services are not endorsed by The Creighton Model of FertilityCare™ System or NaProTECHNOLOGY™. The use of both doula services and the FertilityCare™ System is not necessary.