Birth Doula
As a Birth Doula, I am a trained certified professional. I offer physical and emotional support. Doulas provide evidence-based information. Once I am hired, I make sure that you feel cared about and heard. I provide you with a special doula phone number that is reserved for my clients only. That number alerts me with a special ring tone, allowing me to know that a client needs me. You have an opportunity to discuss my use of essential oils and how I use them to help with your labor and beyond. You also will be able to order your own supply once you see how well they work, however, I do supply them for your use. After signing on, you will have access to my professional resource list to further assist you if needed.
You will receive:
- A welcome kit full of great information, samples and coupons from leading manufacturers in newborn care
- You will have access to my lending library.
- I am readily available to you by email, phone, text or zoom.
- I have a dedicated doula phone number for my clients only, that alerts me, by text, email and messenger.
- When you reach 39 weeks I am on call for you 24/7
- I provide all of my clients with a backup doula in case an emergency should arise. Paid for by me and sign a contract.
- I use a tens unit for labor relief
- I incorporate essential oils for labor relief
- Early breastfeeding and latch-on support after delivery
- I have an array of ways that I use to help assist from Prenatal to Postpartum.
Top 10 reasons to hire a Birth Doula:
- Reduces interventions and C-section rates
- Improves Bonding Between Mother and Baby
- Provides constant care during Labor and Birth
- Provides support for birth partner
- Knows how to help with labor pain
- Babies have higher Apgar scores
- Shorter labor
- Helps mom and birth partner achieve their desired birth
- Helps with infant breastfeeding initial latch.
- Evidenced based information
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Postpartum Doula
As a Postpartum doula, I am available to help parents adjust to the newest family member. This is called the 4th trimester. Once I am hired, I can provide evidence-based information. I offer breastfeeding support, emotional support mom, and partner.
You will receive:
- A welcome kit full of great information, samples, and coupons from leading manufacturers in newborn care
- You will have access to my lending library.
- I am readily available to you by email, phone, text or zoom.
- I provide all of my clients with a backup doula in case an emergency should arise. Paid for by me and sign a contract.
- Menu and meal preparations. Meal ready to use or freeze for later
- I assist with sleep patterns
- Light housekeeping, running errands
- Daytime and *overnight care
- Breastfeeding / bottle-feeding assistance, you choices are supported
- prepare a sleep/activity plan that can help with sleep patterns for the future
Top 10 reasons to hire a Postpartum Doula
- A doula offers judgment-free support
•Opportunity to explore your parenting options
•Breastfeeding support
•A doula helps you take care of yourself
•Helps with day-to-day household chores
•Helps reduce and recognize Postpartum Depression
•Meal Preparation
•Helps with sibling adjustment
•Helps you get the rest you need as a new mom
•A should to lean on or cry on..because sometimes you need that. - *Night Nanny/ Newborn Care Services