Birth Doula

The word "doula" comes from ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves."

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A doula is a non-medically trained person that is an educational, emotional and physical support, before pregnancy, during labor and shortly after birth. 

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Research shows that women who use a birth doula are:

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• less likely to need Pitocin

• less likely to have a cesarean birth

• less likely to use any pain medication

• more likely to rate their childbirth experience positively

(Source: DONA International Website)

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Why I Dou-la

I decided to start the process of attaining my certification to become a DONA International Doula earlier this year. I had strong encouragement from many family and friends. 

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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. 

While in my doula workshop I was given child birth education that I can pass on to my clients. I have learned different comfort measures for mom during labor. Training also focused on helping mom correct a malpositioned baby as well as different relaxation methods to get mother and birth partner through labor and delivery. I also received training on how to support a mother that has had an epidural or a cesarean. 

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

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The Birth Doula Package Includes:

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2 Prenatal Appointments

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On call 24/7- Starting 2 weeks before due date

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Consistent support during labor and delivery

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1 Postpartum appointment

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$850.00

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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.