Wave Within Birth
An emotional and physical support system for families entering or repeating parenthood.
What is a Doula?
A doula is a trained professional who provides evidence based information, unbiased education, emotional and physical support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that every birthing woman should have a doula for a better birth outcome. A doula offers pain management techniques, reassurance and advocacy in the labor room.
Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes:
"Expectant mothers matched with a doula had better birth outcomes. Doula-assisted mothers were four times less likely to have a low birth weight (LBW) baby, two times less likely to experience a birth complication involving themselves or their baby, and significantly more likely to initiate breastfeeding."
The Journal of Perinatal Education
Edited by: Wendy C. Budin, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, Judith A. Lothian, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE
My Story
Because I was born in a different country, when I became pregnant for the first time in 2016, I found myself very curious about the USA laboring and birthing system, and had many questions needing answers.
What is a low/high risk pregnancy? What is a natural birth? What is the c-section rate in my state? Who are the care providers that will support me in the birth I desire to have? How can my husband be involved and supportive? What is baby blues? Is breastfeeding important? I could never get enough information about my body and baby! But becoming a mother is like being on a rollercoaster of emotions and information... It can be overwhelming. After the loss of my mother that same year, my doula offered me great support for both of my births, she was a great resource, and inspired me to believe in myself and trust my body.
I became a Licensed Pre and Post Natal Exercise Trainer in 2019 (GYROTONIC® Method) to help women prepare their body for birth and recovery.
During the pandemic, when isolation hit and help was needed the most, I started more intentionally to support women in their journey through pregnancies and births. Feeling a connection and trusting your doula to be by your side along the path that your birth takes is most important. I am here to guide and serve parents navigate through a life-changing experience.
My message to you
As your doula, I respect you and your choices.
I am a resource for you and your needs.
I wish for you to feel heard, supported, educated, dignified and powerful.
I am here to help you find your voice, reflect it, and support you in the birth you wish to have, whether it is medicated, unmedicated, or planning for a cesarean section. The more confident you are about the choices you make, the more powerful you feel about your birthing and parenting experience.
There is no one right way to be pregnant, labor, birth or parent your child.
I am here to serve you and not steer you.
I believe in you.
I am here for you.
My services
$1200 includes:
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Free initial in person consultation with you (and your partner/companion).
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Resources, continuous information and unlimited contact for the duration of your pregnancy via phone/e-mail.
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2 prenatal visits in the comfort of your home, including but not limited to: preparation and help defining your birth preferences, discussion of choices in childbirth, possible birth plan, comfort measures and coping methods, risks/benefits of various choices and procedures, and discussion of postpartum adjustment and expectations, give the partner the opportunity to be involved in the process and decisions.
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On-call 24/7 starting at 38 Weeks.
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In person Birth Day labor support at your birth place, usually from when labor is active.
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Immediate postpartum support of 1-2 hours after baby is born, including initial breastfeeding assistance, as necessary.
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Continuous postpartum support via phone/email.
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1 Postpartum follow up visit at your home, including baby feeding support, newborn sleep information, postnatal assessment, overall wellbeing, guidance and referrals, for fathers/partners as well.
