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BIRTH SERVICES |
Belief
Statement:
I believe that birth is a natural, normal event that has the potential to be
the most empowering and awesome experience of a woman's life. I believe that
with information and education a woman can develop the faith and confidence in
her ability to give birth. I can help with many different comfort measures and
ways of dealing with the pain of childbirth so that a woman has numerous ideas
to choose from.
My job as a doula is that of a servant in the midst of a highly sacred event.
I am a facilitator as well as a witness to a holy act. As such, my work is to
be an instrument in creating the conditions that will permit the maximum appreciation
of the life-giving process for the mother and her family in a safe and natural
way.
Birth Doula Package
My services cover the entire Minneapolis, St. Paul area and surrounding suburbs.
Initial Meeting:
 Free consultation meeting
Prenatal:
2 prenatal
visits
Assistance
with birth plan
If you choose,
I will attend one of your prenatal appointments
Provide handouts
and informational material
Help with overview
of labor and birth
Lending library
of books relating to childbirth and breastfeeding
Phone/email
consultation to discuss pregnancy progress and address any questions
or concerns
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24 hour on-call availability:
From your 38th week to your
delivery
Call when you
think you are in labor
Available at
any hour to be with you once you are in labor
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Support throughout labor and birth:
Provide support in early
labor
Labor support
in home, hospital or birthing center
Suggestions
for activities or positions to help labor progress
Support for
the woman's partner
Give encouragement
and reassurance
Help for partner
to be the best support to birthing mother
Suggest labor
positions and comfort techniques
Help with breathing
and other relaxation techniques
Massage for
relaxation
Act as an extra
pair of hands for partner (such as getting food, get extra pillows,
blankets, and much more)
Supplying labor
aids (such as music, hot/cold packs, massage tools etc.)
Provide information
or explanation of medical and birth options during labor
Work cooperatively
with the health care team
Take pictures
or videos
Help to make
the environment fit women’s comfort level
Staying by
the mother's side throughout the entire labor and delivery process
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Postpartum:
Staying with mother up to
2 hours after the birth to make sure she is comfortable
Help with initial
breastfeeding
Take pictures
or video
1 postpartum
visit within 1 week after delivery
List of any
referrals as needed |
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