My  Doula Services 

	·    Explanations of medical procedures 

	·    Emotional support 

	·    Advice during pregnancy 

	·    Exercise and physical suggestions to make pregnancy more comfortable 

	·    Help with preparation of a birth plan 

	·    Massage and other non-pharmacological pain relief measures 

	·    Positioning suggestions during labor and birth 

	·    Helps support the partner so that they can love and encourage the laboring woman 

	·     Avoid unnecessary interventions 

	·    Help with breastfeeding preparation and beginnings 

Births and Beyond Labor Services Include:

 
·         A prenatal consultation to discuss your birth plan, labor preferences, and to discuss and  answer any 
questions you or your partner may have.
 
·         Unlimited phone contact during normal business hours of 8AM-5PM to answer any questions you may have 
or to offer suggestions on coping with the discomforts of pregnancy.
 
·         24/7 On call status beginning 1 week before your estimated due date until the date of delivery.

·         Lending library of books and videos relating to childbirth and breastfeeding.

·         Early labor support via phone until you decide that you need me at your side.

·         Attendance during labor, delivery and 1+ hours after the birth to help establish breastfeeding and bonding.
 
·         Birth photography available upon request at no additional charge, either with your own camera or my digital 
camera.
 
·         A detailed birth story with any pictures that I may have taken during the birth.
 
·         One postpartum visit approx. 1-2 weeks after the birth, either by phone or in person, to review your birth experience, answer any questions 
you may have about the birth, breastfeeding or infant care.
 
Contact us to schedule a prenatal appointment or to interview me as a potential labor doula for your birth!!