A birth doula is a person trained and experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth.

What effects does the presence of a doula have on birth outcomes?
Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula's presence at birth:

*tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
*reduces negative feelings about one's childbirth experience
*reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction
*reduces the requests for pain medication and epidurals, as well as the incidence of cesareans.

The most common concern that most couples have with hiring a doula is that they are scared that I will take the place of the husband or nursing staff. I do not take the place of either one, both are needed and welcomed. Having a Doula at your birth lets the husband be involved in the level they are comfortable with. The more positive support you have the better!

I am there to support your decisions and if a problem happens to come up it is good to have someone there that is YOUR advocate and that is not emotionally attached, someone that can take a step back and see what your options are. I am THERE FOR YOU.

Now as far as Childbirth Classes go here are some things we would cover.

Birth Plans

Stages of labor

When to go to the hospital

What to expect at the hospital

Bonding with your baby

Breastfeeding

Having a Newborn

* Classes are 6 weeks, one day a week for two hours, unless you are wanting private in home classes, those are two days.*

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