Doulas

The word “doula” comes from the Greek word “doulos” meaning “servant to a woman”.  Today the word doula is used to describe a woman who serves another woman through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. As doulas we are honored to serve you.  We do not feel belittled by the word servant when used in this way.  On the contrary, we are encouraged at the idea of serving women through birth and the earliest days of parenthood.  All women are connected in birth, as birth strips us of the differences that separate us and shines light on the many ways we are all simply human.

Nurturing people as far back as ancient times, doulas have a desire to help women have the best birthing experience possible.  Being dependable, knowledgeable professionals, you can trust the doulas at Breathtaking Birth Doulas LLC to be there with you every step of you journey to parenthood.  You understand the value of the kind of professional, non-judgmental support that our doulas bring to the birth space. Doulas rely on their training, intuition and experience in all kinds of births to offer the best care for you and your family.

Breathtaking Birth Doulas

At Breathtaking Birth Doulas LLC we put no limits on honoring a woman’s choices.  The moment you entered this website you are valued. We respect women’s autonomy over their own bodies during pregnancy and labor. It is our belief that women can and should learn what they need to know to make the decisions that are best for themselves.  We are passionate about giving mothers the support they need that enables their voices to be heard.

 

Hiring a Doula

Our first meeting together we get to know one another.  The consultation is free, so you can learn what you need to know to hire us.  The moment you hire your doula, you enter into a relationship built on trust and respect. We build upon that foundation during our prenatal appointment at 32 weeks.  During this meeting we discover together your birth preferences. Your doula will go on-call two weeks prior to your estimated due date.  We will faithfully be available to you.  We will be checking in periodically to ensure your well being.

What if I’m Having a Hospital Birth?

Breathtaking Birth Doulas LLC attends all kinds of birth.  From home birth to cesarean section, we do it all.  Make the choices that are right for you. We will be with you, to come alongside you during your pregnancy and birth.  For a scheduled cesarean section, you will need to talk to your doctor ahead of time.  Ask your provider if they allow doulas to attend you in the OR.  Whether we are permitted in the operating room or not, we are trained and experience at providing support before and after your surgery.  You can still hire a doula for your birth if you are having a C-section!

When Will my doula come?

We believe it is up to the woman to determine when she wants her doula to come for birth.  Whenever you are ready for labor support, it is there for you.

We’ll begin with texting and speaking on the phone when you are experiencing very early signs of labor. Every question and every doubt is handled with care and consideration.  You will feel at ease asking your doula the questions you have knowing that she isn’t judging you. We will be there for you.

When your doula joins you, at your request, she stays with you for the entire duration of your birth. Our doulas don’t have shift changes.  We stay with you providing our skilled coping techniques.  You have our undivided assistance while you are in labor.  Our focused words of affirmation and our skill to attend you through your entire birth set us a part from other birth workers.

Birth Partners

Birth partners benefit from Breathtaking Birth Doulas LLC too.  We remind them what they learned in your childbirth classes when, in the enormity of the moment they forget .  And we show them how to be exactly what you need the moment that you need it.  We come alongside your birth team and lift them up.  While you labor away, we are quietly working in the background.  It is our pleasure to support the new family unit, without interfering with your sacred space. With Breathtaking Birth Doulas LLC by your side, you can feel dignified in your birth experience.

When Your Baby is Born

Once your baby arrives, you will continue to receive support from your doula.  We are there for you in the moments immediately after birth.  You can lavish the fact that your baby is finally here.  You will celebrate that labor is over.  And you will begin bonding with your new family.  Your doula will be by your side every step of the way.  Praising you and snapping a few candid shots,  we are admiring your baby with you.  We might cry with you.  However, we also know our place in this monumental moment.  We know this is your time.  You have earned it and it is yours.  We quietly guard the sacred first moments when your little one begins bonding with you and your birth partner.

First Feedings

If you choose to breastfeed, your doula is knowledgeable in helping your baby latch and in giving your information that will help you get started.  If you choose to bottle feed, your doula has some great tips to help with that too.

Placenta Encapsulation

In the postpartum time, you have the option for your doula to encapsulate your placenta for you.  Be sure to check out our page and our blogs about placenta encapsulation. Feel free to contact us with any  questions you have regarding your placenta.

Postpartum Doula

In the next week your doula will stop by your home for a postpartum visit.  This will be a time to discuss your feelings about how your birth went.  We want to have this final meeting to make sure you doing well after birth.  At this time we can offer our resources within the community to you should you need them.  Breathtaking Birth Doulas LLC also offers postpartum doula care.  After walking through pregnancy, labor and birth together, your doula is the natural choice to attend you once your baby arrives.  Be sure to visit our postpartum doula page to learn more about how we can serve you and to reserve your dates with us.