Doula services
Birth doula
The word 'doula' comes from the Greek word meaning 'servant of a woman'.
What is a doula?
a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
By partnering with me, expecting families can enjoy:
- Unlimited telephone and e-mail consultations throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period
- 2-3 prenatal visits
- Educational information, resources, and referrals
- Assistance in creating and tailoring a personalized birth plan
- Assistance in designing and maintaining a positive environment for the new baby
- 24-Hour on-call availability surrounding the month of the due date
- On location labor, birth, and postpartum support
- 1-2 postpartum Visits, depending on the family's need for support
POSTPARTUM DOULA
- Breastfeeding support
- Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth
- Light housekeeping so that mom does not feel so overwhelmed
- Running errands
- Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting
- Light meal preparation
- Baby soothing techniques
- Sibling care
- Referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support and support groups
- Overnight care
20% off all placenta services
20% off Placenta encapsulation and placenta prints
i am so happy youre here
I am so blessed to be branching out and taking new clients! I cannot wait to hear from you.
Packages
doula Connie Rae smith - Your Birth bestie
Doula Services
I provide emotional, physical, and informational support to expecting parents. I work with you to create a birth plan that reflects your preferences and goals.
Childbirth Preparation
Our childbirth preparation classes cover a range of topics, from relaxation techniques to pain management options. We help you prepare for a positive birth experience.
Postpartum Recovery
I offer support and resources to help new mamas recover after childbirth. I provide guidance on postpartum nutrition, and self-care.
Placenta Services
While there is little evidence based information available regarding placenta encapsulation, anecdotal reports suggest that it has many benefits. The possible benefits of placenta encapsulation include: a decrease in postpartum mood disorders, increased production of oxytocin, a decrease in stress hormones, restoration of iron levels following bleeding after birth, and increased milk supply. Data, in a small study, has demonstrated that following the preparation process, hormones do remain present in placentas. Researchers have found that levels of both progesterone and estradiol are present at high enough levels that they could cause physiological effects when consumed. According to the American Pregnancy Association, placenta encapsulation has demonstrated to assist with mood stabilization through supplementing oxytocin levels. Additionally, this suggests that placenta encapsulation has a potential regulatory effect on postpartum hormones, which can affect both postpartum mood and milk supply.
With your encapsulation you also receive a cord keepsake.
Placenta prints are also available and a sweet way to display the "tree of life"
Baby wearing and Breastfeeding
Join us for baby wearing and breastfeeding! A time for you to join other parents while trying new styles of carriers, receiving assistance and help with breastfeeding challenges.
Cloth diapering 101
Are you cloth diapering or considering it but don't know where to start? Well this is the right place for you. Join us in a fun interactive class where you can put your hands on different styles of diapers, learn what is going to work best for you and even learn how to strip and clean your diapers. It can be super overwhelming starting out sometimes and can take some trial and error. you can even borrow some diapers to try out from our cloth diaper collection.
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