Healthy Birth Services
Natural Childbirth Education Classes $325
Natural childbirth is an important goal since most people want to
give their babies every possible advantage. Couples are taught how they can work with their bodies to reduce pain and make their labors more efficient.
The class curriculum includes; study guides, vocabulary, information on pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, coaches/doula training, ways of handling pain in labor, pre-birth bonding, staying healthy and low risk, nutrition, general assignments, birth plans, relaxations, exercises, labor rehearsals, situational practice, a lending library, a support group and more.
Coaches face some special challenges in labor. They need special training as well as the mother. This is not a spectator sport! We begin by teaching the coach how to help "Mom to be" during pregnancy to be aware of things that help her be as healthy and low risk as possible. We disscuss what to expect in the natural course of a birth, how to avoid unnecessary pain in labor, how to support and be an advocate for this mother. Coaches learn a series of relaxation techniques and effective labor and birth positions. The classes provide relaxation practice and labor rehearsals. They are designed to educate and motivate coaches and make them a valuable part of the birth experience.
Classes are kept small so that I can get to know you and present a class that meets your needs. Most couples will want to begin these classes between their 20th and 25th week of pregnancy.
Natural childbirth is an important goal since most people want to
give their babies every possible advantage. Couples are taught how they can work with their bodies to reduce pain and make their labors more efficient.
The class curriculum includes; study guides, vocabulary, information on pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, coaches/doula training, ways of handling pain in labor, pre-birth bonding, staying healthy and low risk, nutrition, general assignments, birth plans, relaxations, exercises, labor rehearsals, situational practice, a lending library, a support group and more.
Coaches face some special challenges in labor. They need special training as well as the mother. This is not a spectator sport! We begin by teaching the coach how to help "Mom to be" during pregnancy to be aware of things that help her be as healthy and low risk as possible. We disscuss what to expect in the natural course of a birth, how to avoid unnecessary pain in labor, how to support and be an advocate for this mother. Coaches learn a series of relaxation techniques and effective labor and birth positions. The classes provide relaxation practice and labor rehearsals. They are designed to educate and motivate coaches and make them a valuable part of the birth experience.
Classes are kept small so that I can get to know you and present a class that meets your needs. Most couples will want to begin these classes between their 20th and 25th week of pregnancy.
Doula
Holistic Labor Companion $800
Doula [doo-luh] : is a non-clinical support person who provides emotional, physical, and informative support to women and their families during the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods.
A woman who is there to support a laboring mother is a tradition that has been passed down through time and throughout various cultures.
A modern day doula's purpose is three-fold: they provide emotional, physical, and informative support.
During pregnancy, labor & birth, and throughout the early postpartum period, women experience a wide range of emotions. A doula is there to listen and talk you through those emotions in a nonjudgmental way. During labor a doula can help you with pain management and coping techniques.
There are also many questions that can arise during this important time in your life and a doula is a great informational resource with educational training in the physiology in pregnancy, labor & birth, and the early postpartum period.
What I offer is unique to other birth attendants, in my training and ability to utilize various natural modalities in addition to the standard doula training, these modalities can be options prior to the necessity of medical interventions. Included in my birth kit are; essential oils, herbs, tinctures, floral essences, homeopathics, tuning forks, and more.
Women supported by a doula during labor have been shown to have:
~ 50% reduction in cesarean rates
~ 25% shorter labors
~ 60% reduction in epidural requests
~ 40% reduction in pitocin use
~ 30% reduction in analgesic use
Six weeks after birth, mothers who had doulas experienced:
~ Less anxiety and depression
~ More confidence with the baby
~ More satisfaction with their partner
Long-term benefits of using a doula:
~ Improved breastfeeding
~ Increased time spent with baby
~ More positive maternal assessments of baby's personality and health, and maternal competence
~ Decreased postpartum depression
Doula [doo-luh] : is a non-clinical support person who provides emotional, physical, and informative support to women and their families during the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods.
A woman who is there to support a laboring mother is a tradition that has been passed down through time and throughout various cultures.
A modern day doula's purpose is three-fold: they provide emotional, physical, and informative support.
During pregnancy, labor & birth, and throughout the early postpartum period, women experience a wide range of emotions. A doula is there to listen and talk you through those emotions in a nonjudgmental way. During labor a doula can help you with pain management and coping techniques.
There are also many questions that can arise during this important time in your life and a doula is a great informational resource with educational training in the physiology in pregnancy, labor & birth, and the early postpartum period.
What I offer is unique to other birth attendants, in my training and ability to utilize various natural modalities in addition to the standard doula training, these modalities can be options prior to the necessity of medical interventions. Included in my birth kit are; essential oils, herbs, tinctures, floral essences, homeopathics, tuning forks, and more.
Women supported by a doula during labor have been shown to have:
~ 50% reduction in cesarean rates
~ 25% shorter labors
~ 60% reduction in epidural requests
~ 40% reduction in pitocin use
~ 30% reduction in analgesic use
Six weeks after birth, mothers who had doulas experienced:
~ Less anxiety and depression
~ More confidence with the baby
~ More satisfaction with their partner
Long-term benefits of using a doula:
~ Improved breastfeeding
~ Increased time spent with baby
~ More positive maternal assessments of baby's personality and health, and maternal competence
~ Decreased postpartum depression
Massage $75/hr
PreNatal Massage
Enjoy a herbal foot soak followed by a massage that will relax and soothe your growing body. This is a full body massage, done in the side-lying position, designed with your utmost comfort in mind. Enjoy soft music, calming essential oils and a peaceful touch.
PostPartum Massage
Pregnancy, labor, birth and caring for a new baby is hardwork. The woman's body is massaged from head to toe, with emphasis on the areas that are conducive to her relaxation and stress release.
Enjoy a herbal foot soak followed by a massage that will relax and soothe your growing body. This is a full body massage, done in the side-lying position, designed with your utmost comfort in mind. Enjoy soft music, calming essential oils and a peaceful touch.
PostPartum Massage
Pregnancy, labor, birth and caring for a new baby is hardwork. The woman's body is massaged from head to toe, with emphasis on the areas that are conducive to her relaxation and stress release.