What is a Doula?

A birth doula is also known as a birth companion, birth coach, or labour doula, by providing continuous care before, during, or after in the form of information, advocacy, physical support, and emotional support. A birth doula can accompany a pregnant woman during labor and birth in place of or in addition to a partner, family member, or friend. Unlike these other birth companions, I have formal training in labor support. The kinds of support I provide during childbirth include:

Physical assistance and comfort: massage, maintaining a supporting posture, TENS machine or providing water/ice

Emotional support by providing company, encouragement or simply talking in a soothing tone of voice,

Acting as an advocate during childbirth: supporting the birthing woman's right to make decisions about their own body and baby to the medical team

Informational support: provide information about the birthing process and non-medication based forms of pain relief, and facilitating communication between their client and health providers

Most doula-client relationships begin a few months before the baby is due. Before the labor, the doula and the family can develop a relationship where the pregnant woman and their support person (e.g. the other parent) feel comfortable asking questions, expressing their fears and concerns, and discussing birth preferences.

About Jenn:

I am a thirty-something mom who has a passion for helping others. I was a nanny for many years and loved all the kids in my care and moved into other work now so I could spend more time with my own family.

I am a trained doula and love seeing the transition of person into parent. I am supportive and kind. I will help you advocate for yourself and help make it through labor so you can enjoy the end result of your new beautiful baby.

Also have experience in pregnancy and infant loss.

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