Birth Doula Services
I believe that women are powerful. I trust birth, and I trust the birthing instinct's of each woman. I support the right for women to choose where, how, and with whom they birth. As a birth doula I do not impose upon women what I believe their birth should be like- instead I support them in having the birth that they desire. I also provide information, supported by evidence & research. Each birth is a unique experience, every mother has a unique story. It is an honor to be chosen to join women and their families as they welcome the newest member of their family.
Birth Doula Services Include:
"Attending births is like growing roses. You have to marvel at the ones that just open up and bloom at the first kiss of the sun but you wouldn't dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds and forcing them to blossom to your time line." Gloria Lemay
Birth Doula Services Include:
- A free 30-minute initial meeting/interview
- 2-3 prenatal visits
- Use of my lending library
- Dedicated support throughout labor, birth, and up to one hour postpartum
- Support for partner during labor, birth, and up to one hour postpartum
- Breastfeeding support during the early hours postpartum
- 1-2 postpartum visits, to "meet" baby & listen to your thoughts on your birth
"Attending births is like growing roses. You have to marvel at the ones that just open up and bloom at the first kiss of the sun but you wouldn't dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds and forcing them to blossom to your time line." Gloria Lemay