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I am professionally trained and certified as a birth doula by DONA International. As a member of DONA, I have agreed to abide by the DONA Code of Ethics, holding myself to a high standard of values as a professional doula. To read testimonials from past clients, please click here.

I am comfortable attending births in hospitals, birth centers, and at home (with a certified midwife). I also have experience with VBACs, cesareans, and have knowledge about vaginal births for multiples.

A birth doula can make all the difference in your positive birth experience. She is valuable to both the mother who chooses an unmedicated birth as well as the mother who opts for an epidural - studies have shown that a doula's presence results in a faster labor. To learn more about the many benefits of a birth doula, click here.

I have formed partnerships with other doulas, bringing twice the experience and expertise and ensuring that you have quality, continuous support throughout your labor and birth. My partners and I have the same philosophy about birth and similar personalities, as I know that these things are important to creating a good birth team with you and your own partner.

As your birth doula, I provide a number of wonderful services for you and your partner:

• A complimentary interview to determine if I am the right doula for you. Although I would love to be chosen as the doula for every mother that I speak to, I recognize that there must be a good "fit" between mom, partner, and doula. For that reason, I suggest that you interview several doulas (with your partner present) to find the right doula for you!
• One prenatal visit (two if needed). At this meeting, we will review your priorities & concerns regarding your birth, and will show you and your partner some pain-coping techniques to practice prior to labor.
• Free attendance for you and your partner at one of my "Gettin' Down... with Labor" workshops.
• Birth Wishes assistance. I will answer your questions about different aspects of your birth wishes and will help you write them down if requested.
• 24/7 phone & email availability.
• Birthing and parenting books available. I am happy to lend books out of my personal collection.
• Continuous birth doula support as soon as you request it. I will meet you at your home or at the hospital/ birthing center as you prefer. There is no additional charge for long births.
• Comfort techniques during labor, including massage, aromatherapy, relaxation & pain management techniques, positioning suggestions, plus information about medical procedures when needed. In the event of an unexpected medical intervention or cesarean birth, I will provide emotional and informational support for mom and partner.
• Post-birth care. I will stay with you after your birth for 1-2 hours to help you begin breastfeeding (if requested) and to help you, your partner, and baby get comfortable.
• A written birth story or timeline documenting your baby's birth.
• Photography if desired (and possible). Because I am not able to foresee how "available" I will be to take pictures during your labor, I do suggest that you hire a birth photographer (or enlist a friend/relative) if certain photos are important to you.
• Back-up doula availability in the unlikely event that either I or my partner are unable to attend your birth due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Referrals for post-partum support.
• One postpartum visit to admire your new baby, discuss your birth, and assist with any breastfeeding and/or parenting questions.
• New Mommy support. You are always welcome to call or email me with questions!

* This outline of services applies to scheduled cesarean births as well.

There are some tasks that are not covered in my scope of services:

• I do not provide any medical services, such as fetal heart tones or vaginal exams.
• I do not speak on your behalf.
• I do not provide "recommendations" as to what your ideal birth should be.

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