Doula Services
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Doula is greek and by definition means “woman who serves”. In birth, that means a woman who provides continuous emotional support as well as offer comfort strategies to help the partner support the mother. Historically women have been serving in the birth world since the beginning of time. When birth shifted to the hospital, birth became a medical event and therefore the “doula” was seen as unnecessary. Today doulas are recognized all over the world as a vital part of a birthing family. Doctors, nurses, midwives and hospitals are even enjoying the benefits of laboring famiies having extra support. Women with a doula at their birth are less fearful and more educated. Many studies have proven the reduction in cesarean sections, inductions and need for pain medicine to name a few.
If I am honored to be a part of your birth, then here are some things you can expect:
- 1-2 prenatal appointments to go over your wishes and the role you’d like me to play.
- Continuous support at your birth from the time you wish for me to be there until about 2 hours after or when breastfeeding is underway.
- 1 postpartum visit at home.
- Continuous phone/email contact before, during and after birth.
- Support for your partner as well as other family members.
* Doula does not MAKE decisions for families, she guides them in decision making.
Postpartum Help…
More families are in need of confidence and support in those first weeks after birth. With families being so spread apart and less community support in child rearing, a postpartum doula is more and more logical. Each families needs are different, I will assess your needs and come up with a plan. Some of the services offered: unlimited phone/email/text support, sleep overs, household chores, errands, childcare for other children, help with learning your newborn, bathing, feeding, diapering, digestive issues, postpartum blues etc. There is nothing I can’t do to help or get help for you. Don’t go it alone have family, friends or a doula help!