I often get asked about the types of clients I've worked with. I have experience supporting ...
*Natural Childbirth
*VBAC
*Home Birth and Hospital Birth
*Cesareans
*First time mothers
*Teen Mothers and over 40 mothers
*Experienced Mothers
*Water Births
*Hypnobirthing and Hypnobabies Mothers
*Midwifery supported and OB births
*siblings present at births
Since ancient times, in just about every culture, women have always supported women during childbirth. The word ‘doula’ itself comes from the Greek language, meaning ‘a woman who serves.’ During the last century when most births moved out of the home and into hospitals, it was this person, the Doula or labor support that was left behind. Today, however, many women are returning to the past and seeking out these specially trained women to add to their birth support teams.
Doulas and mother/parents-to-be will meet long before the special day nears. At this meeting the mother/couple will share with the Doula their ideas and wishes for the upcoming birth and decide if that particular Doula is right for them.
The mother/parents can then express to their Doula how they would like her to help them achieve the birth they want and voice any concerns or questions that they may have. Their Doula may then be able to help them find answers to those questions, in order for them to explore their options and make informed choices, if they chose to do so.
The Doula will be with the Mother for the duration of her labor and will stay with the Mother for anywhere up to a few hours after the birth in order to help her in any way she might need. A postnatal follow up visit may also be given, in order to discuss the birth and the parent's thoughts of their experience.*Prenatal visits to meet and discover if I am the right doula for you…
*Help in creating a Birth Plan…
*Provide information about pregnancy and birth related issues…
*On call 24/7 starting two weeks before your due date and until your baby is born…
*Complete labor support utilizing massage, aromatherapy, positioning suggestions, visualization and meditation techniques if requested…
*Partner support…
*Breastfeeding support…
*Post- Natal Follow up within two weeks of the birth, or when the family is ready...
*Access to Book Lending Library...
*Postpartum Goodie Bag for Mom to treat herself after the birth...
* Belly Casting and Belly Henna...
* Mother Blessing Ceremonies... marking the rite of passage for women into Motherhood... (ceremonies can be part of your Baby Shower or a separate day, in combination with Doula support or hired for Mother Blessing Ceremony alone.)
* Reiki Certified...
My husband (partner) is my left hand and