Dayton Birth Doula Services
Congratulations!
Growing your baby inside you is a time of great joy and anticipation. But other emotions can come up too, like self-doubt or even fear. As a doula I help guide you through this complex physical and emotional process as a reassuring and compassionate presence.
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$1000 - $2000 (sliding scale)
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Free initial consultation (no obligations to commit)
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2 Prenatal visits
We will get to know each other and talk about your pregnancy, your thoughts about your upcoming birth, and options and preferences. We'll address questions and concerns, discuss comfort measures and relaxation techniques, how to prepare for the birth physically and emotionally, and how to write a birth plan. (Partners are always welcome.)
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Phone, text, and email support throughout your pregnancy and the first month of your baby's life
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Continuous support during labor and birth
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1 Postpartum visit
We will process the birth and we address questions, concerns, and lactation needs. ​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Courtesy of Whitney Brewer
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Dayton Birth Doula Philosophy
*A woman's wishes should be respected, whether she prefers a medicated birth, an all-natural birth, or something in between.
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*A warm, supported birth experience has the potential to help heal past birth trauma.
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*A woman should come out of her birth empowered. If she doesn't, she should receive the postpartum support she needs to help her process her experience.
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*Birth is more than a means to get the baby out. The process itself has worth.
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*A healthy mother and a healthy baby are of utmost importance. But the mother's emotional well-being must not be downplayed.
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*The birth doula should enhance communication between the woman, her partner and their care-providers -- never stand in the way of it.
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*It's important that the birth doula work as a team with the father/partner/birth partner, enhancing their role by equipping them with the tools and confidence they need to support the mother.
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*Not all who give birth identify as a woman. These families deserve compassionate respectful care.
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