Understand the signficance of this amazing life event
Have confidence in the ability of each woman to give birth
Assist the woman and her partner in preparing for birth
Am knowledgeable of the physiology of birth
Recognize the emotional needs of a laboring woman
Provide continuous, caring support during labor and birth
Involve the partner in supporting the laboring woman
Am knowledgeable of physical comfort measures for labor
Remain objective and remember your plans and desires
Facilitate communication with care providers
Follow-up with postpartum support
My Birth Doula Service Include:
~1 or more prenatal meetings as needed, on-call availability, continuous support during labor and birth (including at home), support and breastfeeding assistance immediately following birth, at least one postpartum visit, and referrals as needed.~
~I am available for home, birth center, and hospital births within a reasonable distance (generally between Rtes. 91 and 128, north to Fitchburg, south to Providence).~
~Contact me about the fee with your location and birthing place.~
~I offer a fee based on a sliding scale for those in need. I am also willing to barter for goods or services.~
My experience as a doula began in late 2000, and I have since completed the DONA training workshops for both birth and postpartum doulas. I have attended a variety of births including VBAC; home, birth center, and hospital; natural and medicated. I have also birthed and breastfed two children of my own. I welcome and am very supportive of all families, traditional or untraditional.
I am certified in Mother Massage (tm), I am a lactation counselor with Nursing Mother's Council, I am certified in Communtiy First Aid and Adult, Child and Infant CPR with the American Red Cross, and I have attended various seminars, comferences and workshops to continue my education as a doula and birth advocate. I also have a copy of my completed CORI check for the state of MA, which is a criminal background check often required for those who will be working with children. More information about my experiences, as well as references, are available upon request.
It is important to find a doula who is the right match for you, so interview several before making your decision. The best way to find out is to talk on the phone or to meet in person, so...
