BIRTH DOULA
A doula is a professional who is trained in childbirth and provides continuous support to a mother before, during, and just after birth. Doula comes from a Greek word that means “a woman who serves” or “handmaiden.”
Doulas “mother the mother.” While performing her role, a doula:
-Provides emotional support
-Uses comfort measures: breathing, relaxation, movement, positioning
-Gives info
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-Continuously reassures and comforts the mother (the key word is continuous—a doula never leaves the mother’s side)
-Helps a mother become informed about various birth choices
-Advocates for the mother and helps facilitate communication between the mother and care provider
-Looks after your partner as well (gives them bathroom breaks!), but their primary responsibility is to the mother
It’s also important for you to understand what doulas do NOT do:
-Doulas are NOT medical professionals
-They do not perform clinical tasks such as vaginal exams or fetal heart monitoring
-They do not give medical advice or diagnose conditions
-They do not judge you for decisions that you make
-They do not let their personal values or biases get in the way of caring for you (for example, they should not pressure you into making any decisions just because that’s what they prefer)
-They do not take over the role of your husband or partner
-They do not deliver the baby
-They do not change shifts
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If you would like to know more, please message/text me with any questions you may have. My job is to inform, empower, support, and serve you at this crucial time in your life. For everything included in my services from beginning (anytime after confirmed pregnancy-more often toward the middle of gestation) up to a few hours after birth, I charge $750*. Payment is due upon contract signing so that we can get it out of the way and focus on the miracle taking place.
*Payment plans/installments ARE flexible. REIKI
The simple definition is: a healing technique based on the principle that the the practitioner can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the client's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. It can also be performed by hovering for those who are uncomfortable with physical touch. I can also administer a Reiki session long distance if the client is too far to travel in order to meet face to face! Rei= The Source of Wisdom, Creator, Divine, God, Universe
Ki= Life-force Energy, Light of Christ, Spirit, Intelligence
If one's own "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. This does not take the place of prescribed medication, medical professionals, or procedures. Reiki Session= $55
House Clearing=$55
Children or Animals= $25
Four Session Bundle= $210
Chakra tune-up= $20
If you desire to become certified yourself, keep an eye out for when I host my level 1 classes and beyond. Please message me with any and all questions you may have!
