A free consultation meeting where I explain my services and answer questions.

Telephone support, 24/7 to discuss your concerns or questions.

Three pre natal meetings in which we will review your birth wish list, recommend optimal positions during labor, listen to your hopes and birth expectations.

Attendance at birth

I will stay with you for the first two hours after the birth to assist.

One post natal meeting.
 

As of June 2007 i now also offer baby massage classes. Please click here to learn more...

What is a Doula?  The word Doula comes from Greek, and refers to a woman who personally serves another woman. A birth Doula is a trained labor support person who provides emotional and physical support to a laboring woman and her partner. While she is not a medical professional, she can offer a wide range of comfort measures during labor - from massage to aromatherapy to continuous reassurance and coping techniques.

Why do you need a Doula?
Women supported by a Doula during labor have been shown to have:

Up to 50% reduction of cesarean rate
25% shorter labor for first time mothers
60% reduction in epidural requests
40% reduction in the use of artificial oxytocin
30% reduction in the use of forceps delivery.
A decrease in the use of pain relief medication

For more information regarding this study please refer to "Mothering the mother", How a  Doula can help you have a shorter, easier and healthier birth. Klaus, kennel, 19993.