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The Most Experienced Certified Doulas in the Valley
What is a Birth Doula?
A Birth Doula is a woman
who is experienced in childbirth and who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother
before, during, and just after childbirth.
Why Hire
A Doula?
v Doulas recognize birth as
a key life experience that the mother will remember all of her life.
v Doulas understand childbirth and can help you understand
what is happening during labor.
v Doulas establish a close relationship with you and stay
with you for the entire labor.
v Doulas can help you cope with labor while remaining calm
and objective.
v Studies show that using a doula reduces: the use of many
medications, forceps or vacuum deliveries, cesarean births, length of labor, and postpartum depression.
v Doulas help keep communication open with your birthing
team.
v Doulas perceive their roles as one who nurtures and protects
the woman’s memory of her birth experience.
Our
Philosophy
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Birth is a unique and joyous occasion that should be rememberedin a positive
way.
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Each mother,
partner, and family is special and deserves a memorable birth experience.
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A
Laboring mother needs to feel cared for and supported so that shemay draw from her inner strength.
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It is our personal mission to support the mother and the labor teamin any way that promotes comfort, positive memories, choices, andnurturing.
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The experience of the birth is just as important as the outcome of the birth.
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When we pay attention to
the emotions of birth it allows a space for loving parenting to emerge.
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We will support
you in reaching your birth goals.
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We are trained
to support natural birth,medicated birth, vaginal birth afterCesarean,
and Cesarean birth.
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