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Doula - An experienced labor companion who provides continuous emotional support and assistance before, during, and after birth. Doulas have been shown to shorten first-time labor, decrease cesarean section and the need for pain medication, helps fathers participate with confidence, and leads to more successful breastfeeding.
If you have a high speed connection, turn up your volume and click on the picture above to view a 21MB (please be patient as it downloads) slide presentation of a recent birth I attended. The presentation is courtesy of Kristin Farnsworth of Whispers Photography. This may give you some idea of how I will interact with you and your family during the birth.
Why I do what I do: My name is Wendy and I am a mother of
six.
I have been studying natural childbirth and birthing options for over I love helping pregnant and birthing mothers and families to have wonderful births. My philosophy is basically this: Read, Read, Read! Inform yourself, if you don’t know what choices you have, then you don’t have any choices. “Informed consent is one thing, understanding that information is completely another.” (P. Blomme , 2003) I want to be there to help the family make the choices that are right for them.
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