Services
Testimonial
"Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for you and all that you have done. You have been a continual support throughout this pregnancy, birth and afterwards and your presence gave me so much encouragement and strength. You helped me feel that I could stick to my birth plan no matter how intense things got. I don't know what I would have done during the birth without you there. Thank you so much."
- Paige Welch, Former Doula Client
Newest Arrivals
Welcome!
Penelope Patricia Christian
Born January 27, 2009
At 1:04 PM
7 pounds, 1 ounce
19 1/2 inches long
Onyx Benjamin Ortiz
Born February 27, 2009
At 11:18 PM
6 pounds, 11 ounces
19 inches long
Birth Doula Services
***Attention***
I am not currently attending births at this time.
Try checking out this website for a doula:
Georgia Birth Network
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I offer a complimentary consultation for you to meet with me and ask any questions you may have about my services. This meeting also allows the opportunity to get to know each other a little better and to determine our compatibility. Interviews usually last from thirty minutes up to an hour and are usually done somewhere central between our two locations.
When you hire me as your doula you will receive:
Resource Handbook: Clients will be given a resource handbook after the contract signing, which includes information about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. This is also includes birth art activities, relaxation exercises and other at home work. This is returned by the postpartum visit.
Two prenatal visits: The prenatal visits are our opportunity to get to know one another better and they usually last anywhere from 1 - 2 hours. We may cover topics, including birth plans, comfort measures and medical interventions.
***Prenatal visits are not meant to replace childbirth education classes. Childbirth classes are a necessary & very important part of preparation for birth.***
Unlimited telephone and email support throughout pregnancy: You can call me anytime with questions or just to chat, whichever you need.
Lending Library: All clients can checkout books within my lending library. Only a couple may be checked out at a time.
Emotional and physical support during labor: I will come to your home or the hospital when you are ready for me, depending on your needs. During labor I will help you with comfort measures such as; position changes, massage, breathing & relaxation. Most importantly, I will provide emotional support & reminders of your birth preferences even during the toughest of times. I stay with you for 1-2 hours after you give birth to help get you settled & this may include help with breastfeeding, if needed.
One postpartum visit 1-2 weeks after the birth: At this visit I can answer any questions that you may still have and also take the opportunity to reflect on your birth experience.
Fees
I am not currently attending births at this time.
"We have a myth in our culture and it's not that birth is painful. It's that women are strong."
- Laura Stove Harm