Services
Labor Doula
Postpartum Doula
Lactation Support
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Initial consultation
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Support via email and phone throughout pregnancy
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Prenatal visits (approx 2-3) during pregnancy
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Evidence-based information and handouts
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24/7 on call duty starting at 37 weeks
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Continued in person support after the onset of active labor
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Event details of the birth & note taking
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1-2 hours of continued support after delivery.
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In-home postpartum visit 1-2 weeks after birth
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Resources to support groups or resources for special circumstances.
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Support and encourage mother/baby breastfeeding relationship
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Assist the journey in transitioning to new baby in home
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Provide evidence based information to support the family
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Short errands to pick up essentials
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Educating in diapering options and babywearing
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Help with other children in the home
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Provide relief allowing new mother to rest
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Link between various local community support groups
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Light cooking and meal prep
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Light cleaning (after cooking, putting dishes away, toys, nursery)
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I am able to discuss the option of breastfeeding
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Address and questions or concerns surrounding breastfeeding
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Provide guidance for concerns after your child is born
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Provide resources to several outlets for special circumstances
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Help educate what are ideal practices for breastfeeding mothers
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Map a nutrition plan for lactating mothers
As a Doula, I Do Not:
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Diagnose medical conditions
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Perform clinical procedures
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Interpret medical diagnoses or clinical results
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Prescribe or administer treatment of medical conditions
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Perform clinical procedures
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Make decisions for the birthing woman
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Speak for the birthing woman
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Attend births that are intentionally unassisted by qualified medical professionals