We encourage your husband or partner to be there.
2-3 Prenatal visits: this is the time in which we gather more important information; discuss your plans for birth; talk about fears and concerns; and practice pain coping, and other comfort measures. (We recommend taking our child birth classes where you will learn pain coping practices and to prepare your heart and mind to give birth). We offe
r Massage, hydro therapy, aroma therapy
24/7 on call support by phone or e-mail ten days prior to the beginning of labor. Continuous support at the onset of labor (If an emergency arises and the doula that is your primary is unavailable to attend your birth, we will arrange for one of our partner doulas to support you.) After the birth, your doula offers breastfeeding support and any other support until you and your partner are comfortable for her to leave. We offer 1-2 postpartum visits, whenever you are ready and settled in your home. We are available for e-mail and phone support after the birth of your baby. About our classes:
Rhythm of Birth is a holistic and soulful childbirth education class that prepares parents to "birth-in awareness" regardless of whether you deliver at a hospital, birth center, or at home. In your online classes, you will learn how to:
-Experience birth as a rite of passage
-Eat a sound diet (pregnancy and breastfeeding)
-Build confidence in yourself and your husband
-Ask questions and make decisions in labor
-Protect your birth space
-Push your baby out
-Welcome your baby
-Recover and plan postpartum
-Care for and feed your newborn
-Give birth from within during a Cesarean, while using pain medication, or with medical support.
..and much more! Your classes will be:
-a balance of practical, useful information and creative, experiential exercises
-personalized to your needs and interests.
-not narrowly focused on a particular type of birth
-stimulating, lively discussions and interesting exercises
-learning, not just about birth, but also about yourselves! Classes incorporate Birthing from Within® principles. Contact us for more details about classes and if you are interested in registering for a class.
