Birth keeping

Since the beginning of time, women have always served each other in birth. This servatude comes with sacred responsiblity as a doula, midwife, lactation specialist, etc. I am honored to aid you in this experience of rebirth. The women before you, and the women after you will continue to, always birth freely and with love.

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The Statistics of having a doula or birth support

According to the National Library of Medicine:

Women who received doula care had....

52.9% lower odds of a caesarean delivery

57.5% lower odds of post partum depression/ anxiety

According to Evidence Based Birth:

Women who receive birth support had...

25% decrease in risk of caesarean delivery (largest effect seen was 39% decrease)

8% increase in like-hood of a spontaneous vaginal birth (largest effect seen was 15%)

short labors by 41 minutes avg

38% decrease in baby’s risk of a low 5 min Apgar score

31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied w/ birth experience

The 4 Pillars of Support

Physical

Guiding you in beneficial positions such as swaying, movement, labor/birthing positions, use of birth ball
Soothing massages
Creating a calm/relaxing environment such as dimming lights, turning on your labor/birth playlist
Meditation, visualization, breathing techniques together
Assisting with water therapy
Giving food & drinks
Holding your hands along the way

Emotional

Help you feel more control & confident
Reassurance
Praise
Encouragement
Showing a caring attitude
Help you work through your fears
Validate your feelings & experiences
Help you aware of your progress to provide encouragement
Debrief after your birth, listen empathy
Continuous presence

Informational

Educating you/ family on the birthing process and how long to expect each phase of labor
Educate on medical interventions & why they happen
Educate different labor techniques: breathing, relaxation techniques, movement, positioning
Helping you and your partner to speak up and be more engaged with birth & decisions
Help you find evidence-based info about different options in pregnancy & childbirth
Advocacy: amplifying your voice and concerns
Assisting with communication between you and provider about decisions and procedures
Helping you make sure that you and your birth partners understand the medical procedures, terms, risks & benefits have your questions answered

Spiritual

Birth is spiritual. The process is a literal rebirth. Every religion, culture, spirituality is respected when we are working together. Guiding you through this process, helping you through the process of creation. Guiding you to source and the intuition through your birth. Helping you remember who you are, and empowering you.