Birth Doula in Broward
What is a Birth Doula?
The word "doula" is derived from the ancient Greek word meaning "a woman who
serves," and is now referred to a trained, experienced and
certified professional
who provides continuous physical and emotional support to the
mom-to-be before, during and after birth.
Studies have shown that the births that are performed with a doula, labor is shorter with
fewer complications, babies are healthier, and they breastfeed more easily.
Role of a Birth Doula
- Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life.
- Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.
- Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth.
- Stays with the woman throughout the labor.
- Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision.
- Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers.
- Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience.
- Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level.
Why use a Birth Doula?
Pregnant women have complicated needs before, during and after childbirth.
While the constant love and support of their partners is very important, women
need continuous reassurance, comfort and encouragement. Women deserve
individualized care no matter what their circumstance may be.
Our birth doulas in Broward, are experienced and licensed
educators in every aspects of the childbirth process. Here at Blissful Mommy
we provide physical (non-medical),
emotional and informational support to the childbearing woman and her
partner during labor and birth. We offer gentle positioning with a soft,
nurturing hand and an array of comfort measures to make the mom-to-be feel
loved and cared for.
•Tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications.
•Reduces negative feelings about one's childbirth experience.
•Reduces the need for Pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum
extraction and cesareans.
•Reduces the mother's request for pain medication and/or epidurals.
Every Blissful Mommy receives the following:
•An initial free consultation to get to know each other.
•2 meetings with the Doula to discuss and create your birth plan and
practice techniques to be use.
•24-hour phone assistance around the estimate date of birth.
•Professional labor support at your chosen birthing site.
In our magical bag, we will bring for you to enjoy music ,massage tools ,
visualization and relaxation techniques, aromatherapy, body pampering, Bach
Flowers and continuous informational support, and much more.
Our Fees
•Doula Services - $ 800. There is a deposit of 50% due when you decide to
hire us, with the remaining balance due by your 36th week of pregnancy.
