Labor Support
I offer
help and advice with comfort measures such as breathing,
relaxation, movement, positioning, counter-pressure, hot/cold
compresses and massage. I can help assist you with
gathering information about the progress of labor to make sure
you have the information you need to make informed decisions.
I also serve as an advocate for your needs with the medical
staff. My most critical role is providing continuous
emotional reassurance and comfort!
Choosing a Doula
It is
very important that you and your partner are comfortable with my
role in your birth. I offer free consultations, and meet with
clients at least once before labor to become acquainted, to explore
and discuss priorities, fears or concerns, and to help develop a
Birth Plan. After the initial meeting, we will then schedule
a prenatal conference.
Prenatal Conference
At the
prenatal conference, we review your Birth Plan and discuss your
preferences reguarding the baby's birth. My role is to help
you have the most satisfying birth experience possible. I
will ask about your knowledge of the birth process, and can provide
information and education as needed.
I will
want to know your own personal ways of coping with pain, fatigue
and difficult situations. Another important issue is to
discuss the roles of others who may be attending the
birth.
