Joy Slaughter

Birth & Postpartum Doula

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Cedar Falls, Iowa

Joy Slaughter

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Cedar Falls, Iowa

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About me

Birth is a beautiful, natural process, but it often seems overwhelming and scary for new parents. I strive to provide information about pregnancy, birth, lactation, newborn care, and the post-partum recovery so that you can determine your personal wishes for your birth journey. As you develop your preferences, I'll assist in the formation of a birth plan that we will use to advocate for your wishes. During birth, I offer emotional and physical support, help with non-pharmacological pain management, act as a birth coach, and advocate for your values in medical situations. With my extensive background in healthcare, I am able to interpret situations and jargon, so that you can understand factors involved and make truly informed decisions for your best birth experience . I have experience in home- and hospital-based birth environments , vaginal and cesarean, low- and high-risk situations. I'm ready to support YOU and your unique wishes as you navigate your childbearing year.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Public Health, Lacrosse University (2001)

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Thomas University (2018)

Diploma in Logotherapy, Viktor Frankl Institute of Ireland (2020)

Certification and training

Birth Doula, DONA (Certification Pending) (2024)

Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (1999)

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (2015)

Specialties

Abnormal Bleeding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Anger Management Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Assertiveness Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breech Birth Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Existential Humanism Grief and Loss HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Health Coach Healthy Eating High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Keeping Fit Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Mental Health Midwife Support Motivational Interviewing Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Nutritional Counseling Panic Pelvic Pain Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Water birth

Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer prenatal, birth, postpartum, and lactation support and doula services as well as health coaching and logotherapy.

Packages

Doula Services

Unlimited Text/Phone Support 3 Prenatal Appointments Birth Plan/Post-Partum Plan Development Birth Coverage 2 Post-Partum Appointments

$1,500.00

USD Flat rate

Plus

Unlimited Text/Phone Support 3 Prenatal Appointments Birth Plan/Post-Partum Plan Development Birth Coverage 2 Post-Partum Appointments 6 Health Coaching Sessions

$1,800.00

USD Flat rate

Supreme

Unlimited Text/Phone Support 3 Prenatal Appointments Birth Plan/Post-Partum Plan Development Birth Coverage 2 Post-Partum Appointments 12 Health Coaching Sessions

$2,100.00

USD Flat rate