Support
"Mother the Mother" ...... man does that simple phrase have so much power & meaning!
As your doula, one of my biggest goals is to do just that, mother you! Pregnancy, birth and postpartum are not meant to be done alone. I will be along side of you as much as you want to help educate you, guide you and comfort you through this WILD journey.
Informational
Believe it or not, there is so much to learn about pregnancy, birth & even postpartum. Most of which may not be shared with you. As your doula, I strive to inform you on as much as I can to help guide you through your options! As your doula, I will provide you access to all of my resources on various topics. These resources are there for you to read and collect information from and use to help guide you when creating your birth plan. If there is something that comes up that I don't have a resource for, I will always work on gathering what information I can and providing that to you!
Emotional -
Pregnancy, birth & postpartum are not only physical, but also super emotional as well. The range of feelings you will experience is honestly incredible! As your doula, I am here to support you as a listening ear & comforting shoulder.
Physical -
During labor & birth, I will be around to support you physically with different hands-on techniques that can help with discomfort and progression of labor. Along with hands on techniques, you have access to my bag full of tools that we can also use along side these hands-on techniques. Again, this doesn't look the same for everyone though! Some women really enjoy this kind of assistance, and others prefer me to just hang out and hold space! Which ever you like, that is what I will do!! I am also a major advocate for "daddy doulas" & educating dads on how to assist you in birth!
Building a village matters more then I think most people understand! We were not created to raise our children ALONE! Two different things I really aim for is building a FRIENDSHIP with my clients & community for my clients. I host monthly mom meet ups either in my own home or at local parks! This is a special time for you to be able to meet other women who may be on a much more similar journey to you & you could bond with!
I am not a show up & dissapear kind of person! I will continue to support you beyond birth & postnatal visits! Again, aim to build a friendship.