LIFE by design! Birth Doula Service

leaf_2The meaning of the Greek word Doula is a woman caregiver or a woman who serves.  A Birth Doula describes a labor companion who provides a woman continuous emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during and just after childbirth.

As a LIFE by design! Birth Doula,  I support expectant mother’s, father’s and their families with:

  • Recognizing the birth of a child is a precious gift from God and an important and memorable experience for the mother.
  • Understanding the needs of a woman in labor.
  • Helping the mother, father and/or family in preparing for and implementing their plans for the birth of their child.
  • Being right beside a laboring woman throughout the entire labor.
  • Coaching the laboring woman by providing emotional support, physical comfort measures and assistance in helping her receive the information she needs to make a decision.
  • Providing the role of one who nurtures the woman through the whole birthing experience.

The services provided by LIFE by design Birth Doula include:

  • A complimentary initial Doula Consultation
  • Two prenatal visits to discuss your birth plan and preferences and to review comfort measures prior to the birth.
  • 24/7 email, text and phone support for the duration of our relationship
  • On-call availability from the 38th week of pregnancy until the 42nd.  Also will have the availability of a back up Doula if needed – will arrange a meeting to meet the back-up Doula upon request.
  • Continuous support from when the mother requests assistance during the birthing time and up to two hours after the birth of the child.
  • One postpartum home visit to help process the birthing experience, assistance with breast feeding and offer informational support.
  • Additional services available – taking photographs before and after the birth and creating a memorable Image Journal.

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Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.  ~Psalm 127:3

 

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