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From Pregnancy to Postpartum

The word "Doula" is from the Greek, and refers to a woman who helps other women.      

As a certified Labor Support Doula:

I care unconditionally for women, their partners, and families before, during, and after the birth of their baby.  I help them make informed decisions during labor, and I support them in their choices,  whether a mom desires an unmedicated birth, or plans on receiving pain relief for her labor. I support women and their partners/family if baby will be born in a hospital, birth center or at home.

  


As your labor support doula, I:

  • Help with formulating your birth preferences
  • Offer continuous support throughout labor
  • Suggest comfort measures and positions changes during labor 
  • Offer relaxation techniques and breathing in labor
  • Assist mom with breastfeeding in the first hour and a half after baby's birth
  • Offer 1 in-home postpartum visit
  • Am available by phone, text or email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
I am not a doctor nor a registered nurse, as your labor support doula, I do not:
  • Perform medical or clinical tasks (vaginal exams, maternal blood pressures, fetal assessment)  I leave that to your primary caregiver/labor and delivery physicians and nurses
  • Speak to hospital personnel or your care providers on your behalf
  • Make decisions for you regarding your care or your baby's care 

As your labor doula, I offer:
  • Two prenatal visits
  • Labor Support (I will stay for the duration of labor, from active labor until the baby is born)
  • In hospital breastfeeding support within 1 hour of baby's birth
  • One 4 hour postpartum in-home visit (scheduled at your convenience)
  • I am available by phone and email 24 hours a day, seven days a week!!

To schedule a meeting, please contact me:

 jennybgillespie@yahoo.com