Birth Doula Services
-Complimentary initial consultation and interview
-2-3 prenatal visits at an agreed upon location to get to know one another and discuss the mothers' & partners hopes for the pregnancy and delivery.
-Guidance in creating a birth plan.
-Support through text, phone, and email.
-24 hour on call period 2 weeks prior to estimated due date as well as 2 weeks after estimated due date
-Labor support and continuous presence during active labor and through delivery of your baby(s). This includes non-medical, emotional and physical support through massage therapy and knowledge of comfort options and positions.
-Initial breast-feeding support if needed and postpartum assistance as needed.
-Home visit around 1-2 weeks postpartum to check in.
-I serve the greater Fort Wayne area, Columbia City, and greater Warsaw area and look forward to serving you!
-2-3 prenatal visits at an agreed upon location to get to know one another and discuss the mothers' & partners hopes for the pregnancy and delivery.
-Guidance in creating a birth plan.
-Support through text, phone, and email.
-24 hour on call period 2 weeks prior to estimated due date as well as 2 weeks after estimated due date
-Labor support and continuous presence during active labor and through delivery of your baby(s). This includes non-medical, emotional and physical support through massage therapy and knowledge of comfort options and positions.
-Initial breast-feeding support if needed and postpartum assistance as needed.
-Home visit around 1-2 weeks postpartum to check in.
-I serve the greater Fort Wayne area, Columbia City, and greater Warsaw area and look forward to serving you!
Studies have shown that having doula support during birth:
- Reduced the caesareans rate by 50%
- Reduced length of labor by 25%
- Reduced the use of epidurals by 60%
- Reduced the use of forceps by 30%
- Decreases postpartum depression
- Improves breastfeeding