Q.What is a  birth doula?

A. A doula is someone who provides continuous physical , emotional and informational support to the mother and father or birth partner before , during and just after childbirth.

Q. How can a  birth doula help me during labor?

A. A doula can help by explaining and giving educational information of birth procedures, help with pain by massaging your back, suggesting different birthing positions to help labor along, they help with physical and emotional support for both mom and dad sometimes even family members. The use of aroma therapy which is used for relaxation, ( my favorite being lavender and clary sage) anlong with the use of music and other focal points all help in providing a more relaxed birthing experience.

Q.Why should you choose me to be your birth doula?

A. I am a mother myself of eight beautiful children. I have experienced natural birth, induced birth , epidural birth, a c-section, and also the tragic experience of miscarriage. I have also used Dr's and Midwifes . I have done my own water birth and have lots of experience with water birthing and home birthing along with Hospital birthing.  I am easy to get along with which is a plus for you and your provider as that is important that your care provider trusts and gets along with your Doula   I am now a certified  Nutritional Consultant and can advise you to nutritionally during your preganacy, along with your midwife or Dr.

Q. How much do you charge?

A. I charge a fee of $800.00 , this includes approximately 3 home visits (some may need more with no extra charge) , To get to know you and your concerns about labor and birth, to educate you and your birth partner. To practice birth positions and breathing, and rediscuss any concerns. I provide continuous support to you and your partner during labor and I stay until you are comfortable for me to leave after the birth. I write a memorable birth story for you and present it to you on my visit after the birth, where we can go over it and discuss any concerns with baby, breast feeding ect. I provide unlimited phone consulting during your pregnancy and after the birth if needed. I can provide pictures if wanted either your camera or mine.   ( I have had to raise the fees due to the cost of gas )

Doulas are not your full care provider.

If you wish to use a local Midwife please contact me for a local list of my recomendations.  I have a few great friends whom are very good midwifes I could recomend.