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What is a Doula?
What’s a doula do, you ask? A doula is often mistaken with a midwife or referred to as a birth coach, childbirth educator, or pregnancy concierge. This is an incomplete definition. A doula is an assistant, but there are many different types of doulas. Read more about Antepartum, Birth, and Postpartum Doulas.
There are dozens of doula training organizations. Not all doulas are created equally.
It’s important to ask questions when determining if the doula you’d like to hire may fit your expectations and is the right fit for you!
There are dozens of doula training organizations. Not all doulas are created equally.
It’s important to ask questions when determining if the doula you’d like to hire may fit your expectations and is the right fit for you!
Studies have shown that having a doula
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What's different at NLB?
As professional birth doulas, we focus on bringing peace to your environment and spirit during this incredible transformation. We aim to help you understand what you may be feeling, where you may be in your labor, all while providing a strategy for comfort and endurance – AND we’re there every step of the way!
New Life Blessings is skilled in
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On Call Support
No matter when you become a client, we’re just a phone call away. As pro doulas we are highly responsive to your questions whether you’re 12 weeks or 42!
Education
You’ll receive access to our ever-developing web-based client portal packed with NEED TO KNOWS. You’ll also receive complimentary access to the amazing Evidence-Based Birth® eCourse. Every pregnancy and birther is different and care should be tailored as such. With a 15-20 year gap of research to practice, it’s imperative families know what the best evidence-based practices for labor and birth. And you’ve just hit the Easy Button.
Prenatal Visits During Pregnancy
Meet with your doula in the comfort of your home or in the primary home office. We’ll help you prepare for birth and parenting with 1-3 visits. You'll meet with your primary doula at least 3 times before childbirth, building relationships with you, your partner, and your family throughout pregnancy. We learn your ideal birth plan and how we might help best.
Back Up Doula Team
Hey, we’re scouts! We like to be prepared. We’ll contract a primary back up doula just for YOU. And you’ll have the opportunity to meet your back up doula at the labor practice prenatal visit so you can feel safe with a familiar face.
Labor Day
THE day is here -- How exciting! We'll offer massage, counter pressure, acupressure, aromatherapy, rebozo, and movement to help you have a more comfortable labor. We'll suggest positions to progress dilation and descent and help families decide the best time to head to the hospital. As you transition, we'll provide continuity of care from home to hospital and convert the medical setting to a homier environment.
Postpartum Home Visits
You may be wondering, “WHAT NOW?” You’re likely going to have questions coming home with a baby for the first time. We’ve got you covered! We'll help you get a great start with breastfeeding and parenting with a home visit and continued on-call phone support.
NEW! Sensational Birth & Parenting Virtual Doula Membership
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Not sure you want a doula at your birth, but want all the prep? We've got you covered! Become a member of our Virtual Doula Community! You'll have access to our exclusive Facebook Community where our Professional and highly experienced Doulas with provide weekly LIVE education and Q&A sessions. You'll also get access to a Member's Only Education Web-based Portal packed with need to knows about pregnancy, birth and your new baby. Plus, schedule FREE monthly phone calls with a pro doula to answer all your pregnancy, birth and parenting questions.
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Articles & Blogs The Evidence for Doulas Dads & Doulas Want to be a doula? Here is a resource to find training or other Worcester doulas or Boston Doulas. doulatrainingguide.com/ |