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Support • Advocacy • Knowledge
Pronounced [doo-la] noun
Doulas are trained non-medical professionals who recognize birth as a key life experience. Birth and Postpartum doulas support new families through the life-changing experience of having a baby. They provide information, emotional, and physical support.
Doula'ing [doo-la-ing] verb
The act of educating, loving, respecting, listening, embracing, advocating for and assisting a woman prenatally, during labor, childbirth and after.
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Studies have shown that births have.....
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25% Shorter Labor • 60% reduction in epidural requests
50% reduction in the caesarean rate • 40% reduction in oxytocin use
40% reduction in forceps delivery • 30% reduction in analgesia use
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....with a Doula in attendance
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*for more information and evidence on doula support click here
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Hello,
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I am both blessed and honored to be a birth and postpartum Doula. Having the profound opportunity to connect, inspire, and nurture moms and families during their most intimate moments in life, is such a rewarding and unbelievable experience.
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Doting over your personal needs and working towards your self care is where my heart is deeply rooted.
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Preparing and guiding you through what options are available, while providing knowledge to make those difficult decisions, to increase your likelihood of having
your most amazing birth.
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That is my mission to you and all other birthing moms and families I connect with.
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I'm here to support you!
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provide you with information and help you learn about the process of birth so that you can make choices that align with your values
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listen to you with compassion and respect the decisions you make for you and your baby even if they are different than the choices I would make for myself
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help you feel prepared for all kinds of outcomes knowing that if your body or baby need assistance you have not failed. Birth is beautiful regardless of the circumstances. I will help you respect your body and honor the complicated and unpredictable process of birth.
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advocate for you and allow your voice to be heard.
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offer you my full support during your moments of vulnerability and celebrate with you in your moments of strength.
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check in on you afterwards and educate you on infant feeding whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed.
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help prepare you for postpartum care and recovery. To not only care for your baby but also yourself for a balanced recovery.
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offer resources and referrals when needed.
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I AM YOUR DOULA.
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I look forward to guiding you through your journey, before birth and into motherhood.
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