Birth Doula Services - Fort Worth

Supporting growing families is my passion! I have been a Certified Birth Doula through Doulas of North America (DONA) since May 2009 and have been serving pregnant and birthing women through doula and massage work since 2005. I serve pregnant women who plan to birth at home, a birth center, or the hospital.

WHAT IS A DOULA?
"Doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth.

Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier, and they breastfeed more easily.

WHAT CAN A BIRTH DOULA DO FOR ME?

• Recognize birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
• Understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a women in labor
• Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying our her plans for birth
• Stay with the woman throughout labor and birth
  
• Provide emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman and her family get the information they need to make informed decisions
• Facilitate communication between the laboring woman, her partner, and her clinical care providers
• Perceive her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
• Allow the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level

BIRTH DOULA SERVICES INCLUDE:
2-3 Prenatal Visits
Acupressure to Facilitate Labor in "Post Due" Pregnancies
Support for Labor and Birth
1-2 Postpartum Visits
$500

*Please do not allow financial limitations to hinder your from getting the care that you deserve. Payment plans can be arranged.

My Birth Bag

Babies are coming and I am packing a doula birth bag. From what I have read, this is what I have packed so far:

• a rolling pen
• a rice bag (for heating or cooling)
  
• massage tools
• unscented lotion
• wash clothes
• a timer
  
• my notebook and a pen
• snacks and beverages (for me)

I need suggestions.....anything that you think I should add that would have felt good to you in labor? I am new at this and haven't had the labor experience myself. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Complimentary Doula Services

Before 2009 starts to get away from me before it is even here, I have decided to ensure I attend the births required for certification with DONA (Doulas of North America) early in 2009. I am offering complimentary birth doula services to the first four clients that sign a service agreement and who will be having their baby by April 2009. Let me know if you or anyone you know is interested in having a Birth Doula. I would love to share in your birth experience.

I will provide the following:

• Free initial consultation
  
• One prenatal visit
• Attend the entire birth, providing emotional and physical comfort measures, massage, and encouragement for mother and partner
  
• One postpartum visit
• Postpartum emails and phone follow-up

I may be reached at 817-386-3355 or (c)214-783-3668.