50 births attended since 2018. Birth Prep Course now available! Free consults available! Hello! This is a decision I have never regretted.
Clear Lake, TX
77062
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Hello! I am Chelsey Hernandez, founder of Doulightful Beginnings Birth Care. As a full time teacher, I believe continual education is the cornerstone to our growth as individuals and this was even more true during my pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I saw “Business of Being Born,” which completely changed how I viewed pregnancy and birth and I realized I had so much to learn! From there, I read Ina May Gaskin’s “Guide to Childbirth” and took a Bradley Method birthing class. It was through this decision that I decided to hire a doula to help at my birth. This is a decision I have never regretted. I learned that a doula offers emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum and that the doula’s primary role is simply to be there for you, your baby, and your partner during this special time. Studies have shown that women supported by a doula in labor have a 50% reduction in c-section rate, 25% shorter labor, 60% reduction in epidural requests, 40% reduction in Pitocin use, 30% reduction in analgesia use, and 40% reduction in forceps delivery. My doula was there for me during my pregnancy, answering every question I had and helping me to interpret the things my doctor was saying. She reminded me of things to ask my doctor and also provided me with evidence based research to make informed decisions about my birth. During labor, I credit my doula with helping me achieve an unmedicated natural birth. She reminded me of my strength and helped me get mentally back into the hardest part of labor. She didn’t take the place of my baby’s father or the other people in my birthing room. She complemented them and added her expertise and guidance when needed, while also reminding hospital staff of my goals and desires for my birth. She showed me how to breastfeed just after my daughter was born, which I still can’t believe we’ve successfully done for 15 months! My doula was also there postpartum. She visited me once I was settled at home to check on my well-being and helped me remember parts of my baby’s birth story that I had forgotten. After my daughter’s birth, I became a “birth junkie” and had to read every article I found. This is the moment when MY doula suggested I become A doula! This was also when I realized the importance a woman’s birthing experience is and how much it can impact her life by giving her a sense of empowerment or a feeling of defeat. Now it is my passion to be the doula YOU need me to be whether you choose to deliver at a hospital, birthing center, or at home! Thus far, I have attended one birth and I have attended training with a local Houston midwife, Shannon Stellhorn, of A Sacred Journey Midwifery Services. I will also be attending an Acupressure workshop in April in addition to the other requirements for my certification. Additionally, please log in on your desktop to view testimonials and my birth availability or check out my profile at https://doulamatch.net/profile/19506/chelsey-hernandez If you’ve read this far, THANK YOU! If you are pregnant or know someone who is, please contact me for a FREE consult! I am offering special pricing over the summer and am also offering discounts for teachers, military veterans/active military, and emergency response workers. Other discounts also available! Much Love, God Bless, and Happy Birthing! ~Chelsey Hernandez
