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Doula Services
Empowering you, advocating for you, and supporting physically & mentally before and during birth.
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Supporting your physical and emotional healing & helping you find solid ground in motherhood.
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Providing you with the knowledge and tools to have an empowered, informed birth experience.
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As a doula I am the support system both physically and mentally throughout the laboring process not only for mom but for the partner. I am there to help you feel empowered, strong, capable and prepared for the special day of meeting the love of your life. I can't wait to meet you.
Doulas transform the birth experience from a perception of fear & agony to an experience of magic.
We grow up watching movies where laboring moms are screaming in agony, sweating, feeling out of control, most of the time only in the hospital. In a world where the conversation is changing and social media being a huge factor, we are finally seeing a different image of birth. A doula will help a mom no matter how many babies she has had because as we know every birth is completely different. Whether you are a first time mom or a mom of five it will always be different, that is where a doula can make sure that it still is magical. When you feel like you are at your breaking point your doula is the soft gentle voice of reason. She is there to remind you of your power, of your strength. No matter how stressful a situation gets we are the calm energy in the room. Whether you are having your baby at home, in the birth center or at the hospital we are there to help walk you through the most magical time of your life before you meet this newest love.
The Statistics -
By having a doula present it can lead to:
25%
decrease in the risk of Cesarean; the largest effect was seen with a doula (39% decrease)*.
10%
decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief; the type of person providing continuous support did not make a difference.
8%
increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; the largest effect was seen with a doula (15% increase)*.
41
minute shorter labors on average; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference.
38%
decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference.
31%
decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; mothers’ risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff.
About Doulas
Your Questions Answered
Greek in origin meaning servant-woman, or one who works hard and helps, the word doula has come to mean "woman helping woman" in childbirth A Doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to pregnant and laboring women and new mamas.
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What does a Doula do?
A doula provides physical and emotional support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. For instance, a doula might offer: Attention to physical comfort through techniques such as touch and massage and assistance with breathing.
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What are the benefits of having a Doula?
A doula doesn't provide medical advice, nor can she or he change the clinical recommendations of a midwife or an obstetrician.
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Can a Doula replace a midwife?
A doula’s goal is to help you have a satisfying birth experience, however you define it. If using pain medication is an option you are considering during labor, your doula will help you make an informed choice about what’s best for you and your baby in the moment. Your doula will support you and your partner in the early stages of labor before an epidural can be considered, continue to provide support in whatever way is needed throughout labor, and help you avoid further intervention. If your caregiver suggests a cesarean, your doula will help you be as informed as possible about the surgery and the post-partum recovery. Your doula will guide you in asking questions that will help you gather necessary information about the reasons your caregiver recommends a cesarean, the risks and benefits relative to your particular situation, and any alternatives you may have. In this case, you will likely make an informed decision and will therefore be more satisfied with a surgical outcome. She will also help to reinforce that even though a cesarean may not have been your goal, you are still giving birth. She will celebrate with you, and facilitate closeness between the new family.
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I’m not sure yet what choices I’ll make in labor. Do I need a doula if I might have an epidural? What if I have to have a Cesarean birth?
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Tara Frink
Tara Frink, of Doula of the Desert, serves families in the Lake Havasu City, Arizona and surrounding areas who want holistic, compassionate care for their birth experience.
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