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              Using our heart and hands to guide you to your bes
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~Benefits of Doula Care~

Doulas promote the mental and physical health of mother, baby, and family by providing continuous support.

Meta-analysis of continuous labor support trials conducted in North America, Europe, and Africa, compared to women receiving usual care, shows that women cared for by a birth doula are:
  • 28% less likely to give birth by cesarean section
  • 31% less likely to use synthetic oxytocin (pitocin) to speed up labor
  • 9% less likely to use any analgesia or anesthesia (epidural and/or IV pain medications) 
  • 34% less likely to be dissatisfied or negatively rate their birth experience
The presence of a doula has also been shown to:
  • Enhance early mother-infant relations and breastfeeding
  • Improve satisfaction with birth experiences and improve self-esteem for mother and partner
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Free Monthly Workshops Hosted by Doulas  
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Unfortunately at this time, workshops are not being held. 

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  • We walk you through a variety of topics relating to having a baby, whether it is ways to cope with labor, breastfeeding, or even life with a newborn
  • Mixed with lively conversation, fun, and comfortable surroundings, these evening groups are interactive, and mama-centered.
Come to a free workshop

What our clients say...

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"I firmly believe that any birth can be improved by a doula's presence, either in person or just before or even just after. It is such a vulnerable, strange time in a woman's experience; it really helps to have that support in place that has no agenda other than helping Mama and baby be good and healthy."

                                                                                                                                              ~E, Willows

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