Doula Services
Advantages
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Assistance with creating a birth plan
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Emotional reassurance, comfort and encouragement
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Information about what's happening during labor and the postpartum period, including explanations of procedures
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Help with facilitating communication between you and the hospital staff
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Guidance and support for loved ones
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Assistance with breast-feeding
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Attention to physical comfort through techniques such as touch and massage and assistance with breathing
Advantages
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In person services will be scheduled
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Virtual services as often as needed
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Continuance of Care
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Being familiar and comfortable with your doula
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Assist mom in having more confidence with their decision made for their baby
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On call assistance with breastfeeding
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Provide resources to related services, such as birthing classes or a lactation consultant
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Advise on newborn care, such as diaper changes, naps, and feedings
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Help with mom's post-birth comfort measures
Advantages
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Lessens the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and lessening the lochia phase
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Increased milk supply
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Balance hormones
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Replenish depleted hormones
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Lessens postpartum bleeding
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Decrease in 'baby blues'/postpartum depression
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Decreased Iron Deficiency
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Reduced healing time
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Strengthen immune system
Lovely quick video to illustrate what we do!