LABOR DOULA
Imagine waking up at 2:00am and feeling crampy and uncomfortable. You likely wonder if you ate something that’s not agreeing with you, or if maybe you have a stomach bug, or… IF YOU’RE IN LABOR!!!
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The anxiety that comes from the unknowns associated with labor and birth can be all consuming…
But NOT for you, because you are about to hire a Mindful Birth Doula; your very own confidant who is an expert in all things birth and who is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Someone who will ask you thought provoking questions that will enable you to discover your personal philosophies about birth. Someone who will learn about your fears and then help you work through them. Someone who will offer guidance and encouragement. Someone who will look deep into your eyes and help you unlock the power you don’t even know exists within you… YET!
We want you to LOVE your birth and we have the tools to help you do that! Check out our doula packages below. Choose your package, choose your doula, schedule your intake call and you're done!
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​everything in the Signature package
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and get both of the following:​
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3-week Birthing From Within childbirth series
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12 hours Postpartum Doula Care
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with the option to add UP TO 200 hours (4 months) Postpartum Doula Care
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Make it a PLUS+! Add on our private 2-hour in-home lactation class with CLC Tara
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includes
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everything in the Signature package
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and choose from either:
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3-week Birthing From Within childbirth series (BALANCE)
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12 hours Postpartum Doula Care (BALANCE II)
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Make it a PLUS+ and add on our private 2-hour in home lactation class with CLC Tara
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initial phone consult
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initial in-home visit
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unlimited access to doula via phone, text, messages
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backup doula included
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37 week in-home doula prenatal
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birth planning session
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Spinning Babies
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educational support
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in-person labor support, physical presence, emotional support, advocacy, partner support
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initial feeding support
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online Mindful Birth Moms group
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postpartum visit within the first 2 weeks
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Make it a PLUS+! Add on our private 2-hour in-home lactation class with CLC Tara
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DOULA PACKAGES
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SIGNATURE/
SIGNATURE PLUS+
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BALANCE/
BALANCE II/
BALANCE PLUS+
QUIET MIND/
QUIET MIND PLUS+
Emotional Benefits
The emotional responses a person has throughout labor and birth are ever changing and can feel overwhelming. It actually has been shown to stall labor and prevent the progression of uterine contractions and cervical dilation. Your Mindful Birth Doula is prepared for your “unknowns.” She anticipates the change in emotions and will support you by:
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Creating a safe space to open the dialogue as these changing emotions appear.
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Normalizing the phases of emotionality as they present themselves.
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Honoring each emotion enabling you to process them as you ultimately evolve into your newest version of normal.
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Honoring your partner in the event that emotions arise for them.
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Being mindful of you and your partner’s need for connection and knowing when we are needed to lean in, as well as knowing when you need a few moments to yourselves.
Physical Benefits
Having a doula physically present enables more comfort and less difficulty as you progress through labor. What you can expect when you have a Mindful Birth Doula present during your labor and birth includes:
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Positional recommendations for easing labor and encouraging progress.
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Specialized counter pressure used to relieve the pain associated with contractions.
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Comforting massage intended to enhance relaxation and increase comfort.
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Guided mindfulness practices for pain management and relaxation.
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A variety of learned and practiced skills all centered in supporting labor in all birth settings.
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Educational Benefits
These benefits are limitless and they begin the moment you engage our supportive services. Your Mindful Birth Doula has a multitude of resources and a 20 year collection of knowledge, research and evidence about pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum period. Your Mindful Birth Doula will support you by:
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Meeting with you prenatally to discuss your options surrounding your birth.
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The knowledge to recognize what is “normal” and what falls outside of the scope of “normal” in relation to labor and birth
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Having the ability to share the benefits, risks and alternatives to birth related interventions.
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Having a vetted list of community based referrals and relationships with other birth related professionals.
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Providing a variety of options in Childbirth Education courses.
The birth of a baby is one the most humanizing experiences in a person’s life. You’ve carefully selected your medical professionals for their expertise and credibility, and you’ve come to the right place for professional and compassionate doula support!
For detailed information about our doula packages and your birth,
schedule your intake call with our office by clicking below.