Doula

The word, "Doula," comes from the Greek word for the most important female slave or servant in an ancient Greek household, the woman who helped the lady of the house through her childbearing. The word has come to refer to a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, spiritual and informational support to the mother and father before, during and after childbirth. A Doula believes in Mothering the Mother- enabling a woman to have the most satisfying and empowered time she can through this important journey. This type of support also helps the whole family to relax and enjoy the beautiful experience. Michelle is a trained and experienced birth and post-partum Doula of six years. She has assisted woman and families in over 100 births and continues to provide emotional support, physical comfort measures, spiritual guidance, communication between medical staff and families, and education so that woman can make informed choices about their plans for birth. Birth Doula services include three pre-natal meetings with the clients. On call service around your time of due date. Presence for the entire labor and delivery, as well as help with initial breastfeeding and bonding just after delivery. One post-partum visit is included at your home.