Congratulations on your impending birth! The journey that you are about to begin is exciting and ever changing. A birth doula can be an irreplaceable resource during this time for information, support and comfort. It is a great honor to be a part of such a significant time in a woman’s life. Please feel free to explore this website and utilize any resources you find helpful. Feel free to contact me or my partner Diana Bones with any questions.
Good Luck!
What is A Doula?
- A birthing assistant that provides continuous emotional support throughout labor
- Facilitates use of labor support techniques
- Assists with birth plan and acquiring resources
- Helps achieve desired birth environment
- Reduced need for an epidural, pitocin and other narcotics
- Shorter labor with fewer complications
- Decreased need for Caesarean sections, forceps delivery or vacuum extraction
- Increased breast-feeding success
- Positive outlook on the birth by parents
- Increased self-confidence
- 2-3 Prenatal visits
- Presence throughout labor and delivery at home or in the hospital
- 1 postpartum visit
- Availability by phone and email 24/7 before and after the birth
- Nutritional guidance