What Services Are Offered?

Labor/Birth Doula- My goal is to provide a nurturing environment, be a reassuring and constant presence; calmly and skillfully help laboring women (and their partners) cope with the intensity of labor and birth. 

1. Two prenatal visits to discuss your pregnancy, your birth wishes, and any other specific concerns.
2. Available for questions via phone or email as soon as services contracted
3. Be on-call 24/7 beginning two weeks prior to your due date until the birth
4. Early labor support at your home, if desired.
5. Continuous support for you and your partner during active labor and delivery.
6. Immediate postpartum support at the place of birth (about two hours).
7. A postpartum visit at home to review your birth experience and help with any feeding or parenting issues.
8. Access to my large (and constantly growing) birthing library
9. Recommendations for reading materials that may be helpful for your particular birth experience.
10. Help or referrals for support regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and newborn care.

Most women who have had a doula with them for their births are more satisfied with the experience, and would never do it another way if given the opportunity!

***BRAND NEW SERIES! ~ 6 weeks
Childbirth Classes designed for Out-of-Hospital Births

Nutrition & exercises for birthing
Preparing your home & family for birthing
Recognizing Labor and it's progress
Comfort measures- relaxation, positions & movement, birthballs,
massage & accupressure points, aromatherapy, TENS, & more!
Waterbirthing
Transfers- why & how to prepare
First hours & days with your new baby
Breastfeeding

 Natural Childbirth Classes- based on the principles found in the Bradley Method, but adapted through my 30 years experience working with pregnant women, my classes are designed to equip parents with nutritional, educational, emotional and spiritual resources in preparation for their childbearing year.  Both private & small groups offered. (group classes 8 weeks)

How your baby grows                                    
Nutrition (The Brewer Diet)
Comfort during pregnancy & birth            
Exercises
How Labor progresses                                   
Working with Labor Naturally
Your Birthing Choices                                    
VBAC & Cesareans
Being a Birth Partner                                     
Relaxation & Natural Breathing
Newborn Care                                                   
Breastfeeding

All classes are small (4 couples only) with plenty of time for interaction.  Use of my birthing library included, and we watch lots of birth videos.  I remain available for consultation and advice for as long as you feel the need.