The support you need begins even before the contractions start. As your doula, I strive to understand the type of birth experience YOU want and then educate you in ways to work toward your goal. Together we'll build a "virtual tool box" filled with things to help you manage your contractions. Then during labor you can count on my continuous support in the form of calm nurturance, encouragement, utilizing "tools", gathering information and all around sustaining you and your wishes.
Before the Birth~
2 prenatal meetings
childbirth preparation review
Birth Plan counseling
Access to my lending library
unlimited phone and email support
24 hour on-call beginning at 38 weeks
During the Birth~
early support by phone and/or in your home
continuous labor support until 1-2 hours after birth
use of non-medical comfort and relaxation tools
support for your partner
detailed birth log
After the Birth~
1 postpartum meeting within 2 weeks of returning home
breastfeeding support
review of newborn care and calming techniques
Birth Story
Disclaimer-
Doulas are not doctors or midwives, and do not practice medicine, nor diagnose and treat pregnancy postpartum related symptoms. Information presented in our meetings and conversations is not intended as a substitute for the medical advise of a properly licensed health care professional. In addition, Doulas do not make specific health claims or promise medical results. We provide education and guidance, pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and breastfeeding support.
