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Doula is a Greek word meaning "woman's servant." I am honored to count myself among the women who, throughout history, have provided continuous support to the expectant mother through labor and birth. I offer non judgmental compassionate support for all birth choices and all birthing people.
Finding the right doula is as much about chemistry as it is about philosophy. I am committed to supporting the birth experience you strive for in a nurturing non-judgmental way. I offer assistance to expectant mothers throughout the prenatal process beginning with a birth plan and may also include acupuncture, prenatal massage therapy and dietary suggestions. I guide the partner's participation in the birth experience at the level that is most comfortable. I advocate for the expectant parents in an environment that may be unfamiliar, provide the information to help the parents make appropriate decisions and facilitate communication between the birthing woman, her partner and medical care providers. I am happy to meet with you for a complimentary consultation.
I am a certified and experienced birth doula (DONA), and my goal is to provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support before, during and just after childbirth. Please be aware that your choice of care provider can greatly influence your birth experience. As a doula, I cannot change your provider's protocols and practices. Doulas do not replace nurses or other medical staff, nor do we perform clinical tasks such as taking blood pressure or temperature, monitoring fetal heart rate, vaginal exams, or providing clinical care. I am here to support the mother and to enhance communication between expectant parents and medical professionals.
Birth begins before conception. I work with each woman to optimize her well-being and fertility so that mom can wholly support pregnancy and open to the beautiful miracle of birth. My Doula services are comprehensive and include both pre-and post-natal support. During your first pre-natal meeting we discuss your specific goals and needs, create your Birth Plan and include partners and family in the process. I offer monthly pre and post-natal Nutritional Consultations, Herbal Medicine, Relaxation Techniques, Guided Meditation, Demonstration of Pain Relieving Labor Techniques, ongoing Emotional and Educational support, 24 Hour On Call support beginning three weeks prior to due date. One Pre-natal Massage Therapy Session and one Post-natal Nurturing the Mother Acupuncture Session is also included. I offer hands on Labor support and breast feeding assistance. The Post-natal Consultation serves to support Mom's physical and nutritional needs as she steps into motherhood with her newest child as well as to capture the birth story for the family.
