I'm Kim Hewlett, a Quad Cities childbirth educator, doula, lactation consultant and sleep coach providing clients with informational, emotional, and physical support through pregnancy, babyhood, and beyond. Hi, I'm Kim Hewlett, a Quad Cities doula, lactation counselor and childbirth educator ready to provide you with the informational, emotional, and physical support you need for all four trimeste
rs. You may be wondering...why should I hire a doula? Evidence-based research says that having a doula for your labor could decrease the chance of unnecessary interventions/unplanned c-sections, help with pain management, and adds more likelihood that a mother have the birth she envisions and desires. A doula hired for the mother's post-partum needs reduces the likelihood of post-partum mood disorders or depression, aids in giving the mother and father the necessary sleep needed in those first few weeks, and helps a breastfeeding mother be more likely to succeed at her feeding goals. While hiring a doula is certainly a parenting choice, it is one that could reap benefits and positive memories for many years to come.
