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Doula: in the service of
How do I define a doula? Well, to me - an experienced guide, a non-judgemental supporter, a helper with no strings. As a Birth Doula, I am there to inform, educate, support, listen, help, all while being present for your actual birth experience. I will come visit twice before your birth and once after. I bring my loving heart, open mind and years and years of experience.
Absolutely! Your birth YOUR way, imho. I'm here to listen, help, inform educate, guide and, ultimately, non-judgementally support. YOUR birth, YOUR way.
Well, most likely your husband/partner and I have different skills. I know about birth and things to try, ways to cope and all those ins and outs. To date, I've attended 82 births and had 4 of my own.
However, your husband/partner brings so so much to the birth experience. We have different skill sets. I might know about birth but they know about YOU! They bring their heart, mind, kindness, sense of humor, way of touching and love to you.
Honestly, there is space for all. And I have found I spend just as much time supporting them! Truly, most couples report that hiring a doula was a very smart decision.
Catapulted into the birth world following the amazing first birth I experienced, I have literally devoured everything about birth. Reading, listening, studying. Taking trainings, processing with other birth people, attending lots of births. Thinking, processing and studying everything I could get my hands on. I have certifications in pretty much every training around. My 30 year obsession continues and fuels my passion and love for this amazing, challenging and complicated topic - becoming a parent!!
