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!!