Postpartum Doula in Broward
What is a Doula?
The word "doula" is not a new word, it was actually originated from the ancient Greek word, meaning "a woman who
serves." Today, doula refers to a trained and experienced professional
that provides continual physical, emotional and informational support to a
mother before, during and after birth; a professional who provides emotional and
practical support during the postpartum period. Blissful Mommy provides
these Doula services and post postpartum in Broward, to parents-to-be that want to experience the
joy of natural childbirth with the most ease and comfort.
Studies have established that when doulas attend childbirth, labors are shorter with
less complications, and babies are healthier and breastfeed more easily.
There are not only studies that support doula services but also articles, TV
segments and professionals.
Role of a 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 Doula?
Many women do not realize that they still can have
complicated needs even after child birth, not to mention in the weeks that
follow. New moms will continue to need good medical care for starters, but
also crave reassurance, encouragement and comfort. Of course, we must not
forget the continued love and compassion from her partner.
A Postpartum Doula in Broward, sponsored by Blissful Mommy, gives a new
mommy the individualized attention she greatly deserves. Our doulas are
certified, experienced and have had thorough training. A new mommy
will get emotional and physical (non-medical) support and strength she needs
during and after labor. Furthermore, she will receive a soft, nurturing
touch with gentle positioning to help endure the labor, making not only her,
but her family, feel calm and relaxed.
•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.
