My Birth Doula Services include:
Free initial interview
Prenatal Care:
- At least two prenatal visits to discuss comfort measures,
answer any questions and alleviate any
concerns. - Assisting you in the design of your birth plan for an
easier, more fluid birthing experience. - Helping you to have the most satisfying birth
possible as you define it. - Breastfeeding preparation, information and
support. - Training in visualization and relaxation techniques.
- Suggestions for a more comfortable pregnancy and
birth. - Alternative relief measures for morning sickness,
heartburn, and other discomforts during pregnancy. - Providing educational materials and referrals.
- Telephone support and advice throughout
pregnancy and immediate postpartum.
Labor and Birth:
- Being on-call two weeks before and after your due
date. - Counseling you in asking the right questions so that
you can make informed decisions about the care of
you and your baby. - Massage and other alternative pain relief measures
during labor. - Continuous, uninterrupted support throughout
labor and birth and immediate postpartum. - Labor and birth positioning suggestions for comfort
and labor progress (including use of the birth ball). - Providing an environment such that the partner is
able to focus on the birth experience and can direct
their attention to loving and supporting the
laboring mother. - Assisting the partner and family members as
needed. - All methods of childbirth techniques including
Lamaze,Bradley, and Hypnobirthing. - Guaranteed backup doulas.
Postpartum Care:
- Next day follow up visit.
- Additional Wellness visit two weeks after the birth.
- Postpartum support via phone up to six weeks after
birth.
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