Postpartum Doula in Sunny Isles
What is a Doula?
The word "doula" is from the ancient Greek word meaning "a woman who
serves" and is now used referring to a trained, experienced and
certified professional
who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the
mom to be before, during and after birth; or a person who bestows emotional and
practical support during postpartum period.
Studies have shown that with doulas attending attend births, labor is shorter with
fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
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?
New moms have been amazed at just how much attention they still need after labor.
Not just the proper medical attention is needed,
but some women find that they seek encouragement, comfort and reassurance, all in
addition to the love and support given to her by her partner.
Here is where our expertise makes a statement. Here at Blissful Mommy we
provide
Postpartum Doula in Sunny Isles that are highly trained and licensed to, not
only
assist expectant mothers with all phases of labor, but during post-delivery
needs. Our
doulas provide physical (non-medical), emotional and informational support.
She will also benefit from the nurturing touch, gentle positioning and other
comfort measures given by a doula to make her and her family feel calm and
serene.
•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.
