
EMPOWERED PASSAGES
Providing comfort, support and information to expecting parents.
"Doula" (Doo-Lah) is a Greek word which has come to be used for a woman with professional training and both personal and professional experience in childbirth. I provide continuous emotional support, physical comfort, practical assistance and advice through the pain, stress, fatigue, and uncertainty of childbirth and the postpartum period. Attention to the emotional requirements and physical comfort of women during this major life transition has profound long-term benefits for physical and emotional health.
Doulas provide two primary kinds of service: labor support and postpartum.I am also a Baby nurse for overnight baby care.
I am available to provide either or both to you as you prepare for the arrival of your baby.
A few things a labor doula provides:
- Physical support
- Relaxation, Breathing, Tension release
- HypnoBirthing deep relaxation
- Hot /cold packs
- Movement and positioning
- Accupressure
- Labor ball and equipment for comfort
- Environmental comforts
- Massage and touch therapy
- Hydrotherapy, bath/ shower
- Eye contact with verbal coaching
- 2nd stage pushing positions
- Breastfeeding instruction
Emotional Support
- Immediate response to contraction
- Undivided attention
- Additional encouragement for partner
- Patience/confidence in birthing
- Suggestions and verbal reminders
- Visualization