We support all birth choices.
Unmedicated Natural Birth
Induction
Epidural
Cesarean
Hypnobirth
Scheduled Cesarean
Bradley Method
VBAC
and more.
A doula is a labor support coach, providing both physical and emotional comfort.
A doula offers help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement, and positioning. A doula does not replace the husband or partner but instead assists both parents in preparing for and carrying out their birth plan.
If these sound familiar, you found the right place for help.
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You want to have an open communication between partners about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period
Doulas can be the first support person to the laboring mother or assist and guide the partner to be the main support person.
You are worried about possible problems during labor.
We solve problems in real-time to keep the laboring mom as comfortable as possible.
You need help with labor in different settings.
We are versatile and can assist mothers in different labor settings, whether it be home, birth center, or hospital.
This is your first pregnancy and need someone to guide through the way.
We help educate pregnant women on pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period.
You want to minimize the trial & error transitioning into motherhood.
Doulas help women navigate the transition into motherhood.
Susan, VA
"We have absolutely no regrets about choosing to share the intimate and miraculous experience of childbirth with a doula, and Meagan in particular. We would hire her again in a heartbeat, and I brag to all my friends about what a difference she made in the laboring experience."
Hear what our client says.
Rebecca
"Meagan was with us for the birth of our second child and oh how I wish she was there with the first one... My husband was especially nervous about having a doula because he was unsure and lacked confidence that he could be of good use. Meagan encouraged him and gave him that added confidence that he needed. I highly recommend Meagan's services and we are grateful that she was with us during one of the most special days of our lives."
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Benefits of working with Doula
By attending to a woman's emotional needs, research has shown obstetrical outcomes have improved where a Doula was present.
The psychological outcomes compiled by Penny Simkin on the benefits of at continuous doula list; enhanced breastfeeding, better maternal-infant interaction, less postpartum depression, anxiety, and greater self-esteem.
As well as, higher maternal assessments of their baby when compared to the "standard baby," and greater overall satisfaction with their birth experience.
Meta-analysis of 15 high quality randomized controlled trials of continuous support from around the world showed that overall, women who received continuous labor support were less likely to experience:
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Epidural or other regional analgesia
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Any analgesia/anesthesia, including epidurals and opioids
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Birth with vacuum extraction or forceps
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Birth by cesarean
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Dissatisfaction or a negative rating of their experience
Benefits of Childbirth Education Classes
Mothers who took a childbirth education class scored significantly higher in areas of nutrition, health, responsibility, interpersonal support, and self actualization (Koehn, 2002).
Benefits of Infant Massages
Research has shown infant massage helps premature infants gain weight. It assists an infant to process bilirubin and thus decreases the rates of physiological jaundice, and it promotes bonding between the parents and infant. In addition, massage helps reduce the length of colic and promotes good digestion.
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