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Research shows that having doula support can shorten labor, reduce NICU admissions, less requests for pain medication, reduce the risk of unplanned cesarean sections, fewer births using vacuum/forceps, and overall higher birth satisfaction

Not at all. The goal of a doula is to enhance the support and experience of both the birthing person and partner/support people. In addition, doulas can teach the partner how to support the person in labor through touch, words, and emotions.

After you hire me, I conduct two pre-natal visits to get to know you and your desires as well as make birth and postpartum plans. Then I am on call for you until you deliver. I join you during labor once you need support and stay until your baby is born and you are in the recovery room. Then we will have two postpartum follow-ups in the first month to check on your wellbeing and adjustment to parenting

I attend any and all births including unmedicated vaginal deliveries, deliveries with epidurals and/or other medications, inductions, and cesarean sections (planned or unplanned)

I use a variety of techniques including:

• physical support such as changing positions, counter-pressure, slow dancing, walking, etc.

• emotional support such as coaching, encouragement

• advocacy to the healthcare team based on your desires

• breath and rhythm support

• coping mechanisms such as heat/cold, birthing combs

• consistent support throughout the whole labor process

These are discussed more in-depth in a pre-natal appointment

I serve clients in the Spokane and Coeur d’-Alene areas (including hospitals, home births, and birth centers).

My fee is collected in two payments. One to reserve my services for your due date and the second at our first pre-natal appointment. I will soon accept WA Medicaid