A doula is an assistant who provides various forms of non-medical and non-midwifery support (physical and emotional) in the childbirth process. Based on a particular doula's training and background, the doula may offer support during prenatal care, during childbirth and/or during the postpartum period. A birth doula provides support during labor and birth. As such, a birth doula may attend a home birth or might attend the laboring woman during labor at home and continue while in transport and then complete supporting the birth at a hospital or a birth center.

• 50% reduction in the cesarean rate
• 25% shorter labor
• 60% reduction in epidural requests
• 40% reduction in oxytocin use
• 30% reduction in analgesia use
• 40% reduction in forceps delivery

• a free consultation, a time to ask questions about my services and experience and to see if we are a good fit for one another.
• 2, 1-1/2 hour, prenatal visits where we work together to tailor your education and support to your personal needs. We can discuss birth plans, options, your desires and needs, my role in your babies birth story, and how I can best support your other support people.
• Use of my lending library, including videos, CDs, and books.
• Unwavering support throughout your labor, birth and up to 2 hours postpartum. 
• Immediate postpartum breastfeeding support and early latch assistance.
• 1 postpartum visit, 1-2 weeks later to discuss your birth and journey into motherhood together and to discuss any breastfeeding issues or new parenting concerns you might have. 
• Photography during labor, the birth and shortly afterward (if desired). 
• 24/7 phone & email support from 34 weeks gestation up to 6 weeks postpartum.