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Birth & Postpartum Doula Services
Women
supporting women through labor is an ageless tradition
common to all cultures ...
Birth Doula Services:
A childbirth assistant, or "birth
doula", provides you and your family with one-on-one, continuous
care during your labor and birth. This service often provides
the nurturing attention and support that traditional obstetrical
care isn't always able to provide.
A Doula's presence during
childbirth provides:
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valuable information, emotional &
physical comfort and encouragement
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a strong, unbiased advocate for your
birth plan
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continuous care & support during
your entire labor and birth
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guidance & assistance with
relaxation, breathing and positions
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assistance with
breastfeeding
Our services
include...
- unlimited, 24-hour a day on-call support
during entire pregnancy
- two prenatal sessions to provide
education & emotional support
- early labor support in your home
- continuous active labor support in your
chosen birth setting
- early postpartum support &
care
- breastfeeding support &
consultation
- one or two postpartum home
visits
"Imagine what might happen if the majority of
women emerged from their labor beds with a renewed sense of the
strength and power of their bodies and their capacity for ecstasy
through giving birth. When enough women realize that birth is a
time of great opportunity to get in touch with their true power,
and then they are willing to assume responsibility for this, we
will reclaim the power of birth and help move technology where it
belongs - in the service of birthing women, not as their
master."
~ Christiane Northrup, M.D.
The Fourth Trimester ~
Postpartum Doula Services:
The three months following the birth
of a baby, also known as "the fourth trimester," is an important
transition for mother, baby & the family. A Postpartum
Doula will provide the care & support that is essential to the
well-being of the family. Since each family's circumstances
are unique, we will work with you to design a comprehensive package
of postpartum services, tailored to meet your needs.
Our services
include...
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Creating the environment for a
restful recovery from birth
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Guidance with the
newborn
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Breastfeeding support &
information
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Nutrition assessment &
guidance
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Household help
- Errands
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Massage
Special
Needs:
Since 1980, Janine
Nugent has cared for over 800 families during the birth of their
baby and postpartum period. Janine will "Mother the Mother"
and help make the transition from birth to parenting a joyful
experience with her nurturance and expertise.
To schedule a complimentary consultation to
discuss your needs, please contact Janine at 530-272-3734 or
click to email her.
References gladly provided upon request.
Give the gift of
nurturing care:
Gift certificates for
family & friends always
available.
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