We operate as a team to ensure you have the best birth experience with the Doula you hired. We feel that a team approach is the best way to do this. You may get both of us, but you?ll always get someone you know and are comfortable with.
We are both experienced and are Certified HypnoBirthing Professional Labor Companions through the HypnoBirthing Institute, as well as Certified Doulas.
Laura has a background in holistic bodywork, including acupressure, homeopathic medicine, and massage.
We are both mothers and believe that our backgrounds and experience enable us to address your concerns fully about the transitions your family will face as you prepare for birth.
We believe in a woman's ability to know what to do in childbirth. We offer gentle, loving support to families who are striving for a smooth and natural childbirth experience, regardless of the setting you choose: Hospital, Birth Center, or Home. Even though there are no guarantees in childbirth, having a Doula?s support can improve your experience and give you a chance to keep your birth space sacred.
Our philosophy is that a woman can have a safer, easier, more comfortable birth which most mirrors nature.
What is a Doula?The word Doula is an ancient Greek word for Woman-Servant. In our modern birthing culture it refers to a professionally trained woman who provides support to the laboring family. This support is often described as unconditional, emotional, physical, and informational support.
Why Hire a Doula?The process of labor and birthing creates a vulnerable time ain a couple?s relationship an d the growth of the family. The support of a Doula can ease the transition with both emotional and physical comfort measures. The pressure is taken off the couple to ?remember everything?. And they can focus on each other and the task at hand. The Doula is there to answer questions, act as your advocate and create confidence. All members of the family are served by the Doula.
Birth is a transitional experience encompassing mind, body, and spirit. Calm assurance from a Doula allows a woman to build confidence in her body?s abilities. During pregnancy we are available to our clients to answer questions and discuss concerns. We can provide nurturing and practical information and help you clarify your desires about birth and newborn care. We will help you prepare by teaching you how to communicate your desires with your care providers. During labor and birth we will suggest and implement practical ways to cope with the challenges of labor and birth so the mother and family will feel more relaxed and in control. After labor and birth we are available to provide the continued emotional and informational support that can make the difference in your baby?s first week?s of life.
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