Services - under construction
Before the birth
~prenatal visits with the family
~provide prenatal education, information binder, and lending library
~provide assistance in formulating a birth plan
~learn and practice coping techniques for labor
~teach techniques for optimal fetal positioning and prevention of back labor
~explore options and procedures that may occur in labor to help you discover your own ideal birth goals
~24 hour on-call support from hiring date
During the birth
~continuous presence
~support at home and at birthplace
~physical and emotional comfort measures
~encouraging support from your birth partner in their vital role
~memory preservation through journaling and photography
~knowledgeable back-up doulas with similar philosophy and knowledge
After the birth
~breastfeeding initiation and support
~postpartum visit with birth story and photos
~provide resources for adjusting to newborn life and newborn care
~I am also available for postpartum doula services.
