Gentle Heart Doula Services

06/10/2021

✨✨GUESS WHAT?!✨✨
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I’M BACKKKKK FOR ALL YOUR DOULA NEEDS! 😄💕🤰🏻🤱🏻👨🏻‍🍼

Email: gentleheartdoulaservices@gmail.com
Website: gentleheartdoulaservices.com

02/11/2021

12/06/2020

Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️

Is Santa bringing something extra special to you and your family this year ?! Continuous labor support makes all the difference; consider a doula to help make your experience the best that it can be! 🤗

🎁 SPECIAL OFFER: 10% off of my “total doula package” if you’re within 15 miles of 08094 and book prior to 2/1/2021! 🎁

• Website: www.gentleheartdoulaservices.com
• Email: gentleheartdoulaservices@gmail.com

#2021

10/12/2020

• birth doulas are uncle joes •

1st baby? 10th baby? thinking about a home birth when your previous birth was in a hospital? what about a VBAC? maybe you have absolutely no idea what your options are or where to even start..

~ every birth is different and a doula can offer you something in every single one of those situations. from emotional support, to holding space, to helping you change positions and physically supporting you in whatever way is best for you, to just helping guide you through your pregnancy and the birth process and providing you with essential resources.. we have the skills and knowledge, while you (and your partner and/or family) have the love and connection needed to work incredibly well together and create an empowering experience!
So, ! 💕☺️👍🏼 message me to learn more!

09/26/2020

had the pleasure of supporting an amazing couple through the birth of their first baby today and he’s absolutely perfect ! mom is a total rockstar ☺️❤️

08/28/2020

Curious to know how you can tell where you are in labor/how dilated your cervix is without other invasive measures such as frequent vaginal exams ?! 👏🏼🤰🏻

~ Early labor= the birthing person tends to be more chatty, not too phased by contractions. They may be experiencing discomfort in the lower belly, but nothing a little rhythmic movement or changing positions can’t help with. The birthing person is still able to hold a conversation, focus, and go about normal activity.
• early labor is classified as up to 6cm dilated, contractions typically last under 1 minute and are usually more than 4 mins apart.

~ Active labor= the birthing person may feel a small amount of re**al pressure, and contractions are felt all over the belly now, rather than in just one area. They may be fully immersed and consumed by labor at this point- just managing their contractions and resting in between; unable to focus on anything else.
• active labor is classified as 6-8cm dilated, contractions are approx 1 minute and length and only 3-4 minutes apart.

~ Transition= labor is the most intense and challenging at this point.. similar response as active labor. A flushed feeling, as well as nausea/vomiting is common, and contractions are felt all over.. longer, stronger, and closer together. But it is the shortest phase of labor- so you can do it! this is where the phrase “i can’t do this anymore” is common.. so partners and support people need to pull out all the stops! Additional comfort, support, and verbal encouragement may be necessary.
• transition is classified as 9-10 cm dilated, contractions last 1.5-2 minutes and are only 2-3 minutes apart.

**after this, there is a resting/latent phase when full dilation (10cm) happens, and then pushing occurs and your beautiful baby is born! 🤗

~ Helpful tips to get through each stage/phase:
• for laboring person- use rhythmic movements and focused breathing, low moaning sounds rather than high pitched noises or screaming.
• for partners/support people- ask only yes/no questions if necessary, use quiet voices, give direct suggestions/recommendations, provide massage/counterpressure, change environment, have patience, and above all else.. just be there! The littlest things make the biggest difference!

08/24/2020

2021 is only right around the corner! let me help you have a serene and empowered birthing experience! Home birth? Let’s do it! Hospital birth? - in NJ doulas are now part of the care team, so COVID won’t stop us! Water birth? You got it! Regardless of your choices or preferences, It’s important that you know your rights and your options, so let’s chat 😉💕 continuous labor support makes all the difference! 🙌🏼🤰🏻

08/24/2020

If you’re in the market for a great nanny / childcare service- go check out Jessi’s Jamboree! They have a wonderful team that creates individualized care plans for each child’s unique needs! Apply @ www.jessisjamboree.org or PM them for more info and tell them Sara (Gentle Heart Doula) sent you! 🥰🙌🏼

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08/17/2020

My calendar is filling up quick! 🤰🏻💕


If you or someone you know is expecting, let’s chat! First consultation is completely free!

✨UPDATED 2020 AVAILABILITY AS OF 8/17:
• September: BOOKED!
• October: 1 opening
• November: 2 openings

**Check out my website- gentleheartdoulaservices.com and fill out my contact form! Everyone deserves a birth bestie! ☺️🙌🏼

08/17/2020

... breathe. unclench your jaw. relax your shoulders. you got this. ✨🤍

08/04/2020

✨ SEPTEMBER IS OFFICIALLY BOOKED! ✨

~Openings still available for Oct-Dec due dates!~

💕 contact me now for a free consultation! 🤰🏻