Hello and Congratulations on your new arrival! I've been a birth doula since 2018 through the organization DONA. Every birth I have assisted with has been a beautiful and a learning experience for me. I feel blessed to be a part of this special moment in the lives of my clients. My practice provides you and your partner with continuous emotional and physical support. You are in charge, but a doula can assist with you staying in charge, especially in a hospital setting. Doula's are skilled at helping to alleviate the fear factor of giving birth. Every mother deserves a doula, and I hope you would consider me to be yours. Best wishes! Rhonda

As a birth doula, I will meet with you two times prior to birth. The first meeting is to get to know you and your family, and discuss birth plan choices. The second meeting we will practice some of the comfort measures that I can assist with and ones that can be done on your own. We will come up with a plan of action for the big day. The two week before your guess date, I will keep my schedule clear to be available as soon as needed. Once that time comes, I will stay the whole time and guide you through your birth experience. I can take pictures or videos per your request also. I will stay only an hour or so after the birth, that way you can start your important bonding time. After a week or so at home, I will come to visit to see how things are going, I can provide tips and additional support as needed concerning both you and the new arrival. I also provide a write up of the birth day from my notes to give to you.