Welcome to Doula Family's Birth Services

Doula Family is a Team of certified Doula's with over 30+ years of experience in supporting women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. We are committed to providing personalized, holistic care to each of her clients.

From prenatal care to postpartum support, Doula Family offers a range of services to support you throughout your pregnancy and childbirth journey. We are also available for home births and water births upon request.

Don't just take my word for it, here is something
you probably don't know about what the research says
on the benefits of a doula... You see, there have been several studies,articles and books written about doula support.
What it all boils down to is the most famous
*Mothering the Mother" by Klaus, Kennel and Klaus.
In their studies they found that the presence of a doula:

• Reduced c-sections by 50%
• Love gives birth
• Reduced the length of labor by 25%
• Life on time
• Reduced oxytocin use by 40%
• Healthy brain function for your baby
• Reduced the need for pain medication by 30%
• Comfortable for you and your baby
• Reduced the need for forceps by 40%
• Gives you and your baby safe delivery
• Reduced requests for epidurals by 60%
• Gives you and your baby healthy delivery

Yes, you read that right ...Klaus stated  
"Doula support enhances the well-being of mothers & babies, leads to fewer  medical interventions in the process
of labor and delivery, and saves money for the individual
​and the hospital. We're not through yet ...
"A doula can also enhance the satisfaction of the birthing mother
with her birth, her partner, heighten self esteem
and bonding with the baby, increase breastfeeding success,
reduce feeding problems, and has even been shown
to bolster the father's involvement during birth,
and heighten satisfaction with the birth. 

The purpose of labor support is:
 *Understanding the birth process
for eliminating  fears of the unknown.
To make you as comfortable and relaxed as possible
to facilitate the natural process of birth. 

 *To Provide Emotional support is essential.
Giving the you the information you need to feel secure and in control, will lessens your fears; you can then concentrate on relaxation techniques
to ease the pain of labor.

*To Decrease Medical Interventions
When you're informed, calm, and laboring
at your own pace; good emotional support is necessary to make your laboring environment
feel safe and non-threatening.

*To Provide Pain Relief Measures: 
trained to give massage and other non-pharmacological pain relief measures. As your labor support
team member, I'll suggest different positions for laboring, such as rocking on a labor ball, squatting, or side lying, to name a few.  I  will coach you & your birthing partner with breathing, positions, visualization, and relaxation techniques.

*To Suggest Pain Prevention Management: Hydrotherapy is another effective form of pain control and many women find great relief in the birthing tub
or standing or sitting in a warm shower during labor.

*To Provide a Comfortable Birthing Environment:
For example, if you feel better in a darkened room
with a cooler temperature, I'll see that
the drape is drawn for you, and the thermostat
is turned down. As your advocate,
my primary responsibility is to support you with comfort, and more importantly, your safety while you are laboring.

*To Provide Encouragement: truthfully telling you
what a great job you're doing. How great your handling your contractions, reminding you to relax tense muscles.  Your partner will go through the entire labor
and delivery with you, and I'll remain with you
for a few hours postpartum while breast-feeding
is being established.

*To Provide Suggestions: I cannot however,
provide medical or clinical services or speak for you.
I may explain procedures that are being performed
so you can then make an informed decision for yourself, but I may not act unprofessionally at anytime.

Quality & Value:

*Dad is included in the labor process if he so chooses, suggesting ways in which to make dad feel more supported. The new father  is provided with the tools
to be an active participant in his child’s birth
by guiding the father in comfort measures
​that will benefit both mother and baby.

*Birth is a bonding experience
and one that will always be remembered.
It is very important that the father and mother
share this experience fully. 

*Professional labor support person will be nurturing, have good communication skills and a genuine love
for people and respect the birth process.  
 

*Cooperative working relationship: closely working with the doula, doctors, midwives and nurses
during labor and delivery, and with hospital personnel, 
is essential to the ease and comfort
of the laboring mother. 

 *You have a team with a common goal working for you  to ensure the best possible outcome
for you and you baby..

 *Primary For Your Safety first,.
To understand your wishes. Support your birth plan, 
and to the best of  their ability, see that those wishes
​are known and respected by hospital caretakers.
 The purpose & value of labor support is precious 
​Co-creating a positive, lasting memory
of the birth of a child is one of the greatest gifts
one can be given. 

It's important to plan for your postpartum recovery and support. That's why I offer postpartum planning to help you prepare for the physical, emotional, and practical aspects of the postpartum period. This includes creating a support network, planning for self-care, and more.

For those seeking a more natural and intimate birthing experience, We support & provide home birth services. With over 30 years of experience, we are trained to handle any situation that may arise during delivery while providing emotional support every step of the way.

We love water births as an option for labor and delivery. Water births can provide a more relaxing and comfortable experience for both you and your baby. 

We understand that having a new baby can be an exciting and challenging time for siblings. That's why we offer sibling support to help older children adjust to the new arrival. We provide education, resources, and emotional support to help siblings feel included and valued.

We offer a variety of natural pain relief options to help you cope with labor and delivery. These options include movement, relaxation techniques, massage, and more. We will work with you to find the best options for your specific needs and preferences.

If you have had a previous cesarean birth and are hoping for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), We are here to support you. I will work with you to create a birth plan that takes into account your specific needs and concerns. I will provide education, resources, and emotional support throughout the process.

We provide evidence-based care that is supported by the latest research and guidelines. We work with you to create a birth plan that is tailored to your individual needs and preferences, while also ensuring the safety of you and your baby.