Most newly pregnant moms know too little or get way too much conflicting information. When women hear about Doula’s and their benefits, naturally they want to hire one. The following is a list of how Doulas can be helpful during labor and birth:

* decrease in epidural use
* fewer cesarean births
* decrease in use of Pitocin to stimulate labor
* decrease in narcotic use for pain relief
* decrease in forceps use
* decrease in length of labor

HOWEVER…most new moms think,”I can’t afford a Doula”

I believe you can’t afford NOT to have one, but what if it is impossible to afford the going rate? Well, you just don’t know most Doulas do ya? MOST Doulas will take payments and many more barter. Do you or your husband have a valuable skill that the Doual may trade you for? I have had my car fixed by a mechanic in exchange for my going rate $700. Some moms have paid me $85 a month for months before the baby was born, and other outside the box ideas. Truth be known? We would rather see you have a Doula than not have one and most of us will do what it takes to give you BOTH sides of every story. People take out loans for cars, or save up for a vacation. This is the birth of your child, a day you will remember forever. Protect your memory, your baby and yourself.

If a woman has chosen the path of the Doula, chances are she is extremely sympathetic and WILL work with you. If you encounter a Doula that is anything but loving and sympathetic and respectful, she/he is not for you. Be honest about what you can pay monthly and break it up. Or think outside the box and REGISTER for DOULA services! Most cribs or strollers cost as much as a Doula, ask 7 friends to pitch in for one.

A Doula for every woman is my personal dream, don’t settle, hire a Doula and have a safe and empowered birth!

If you are interested in meeting a Doula call  559-930-2032 for more information

IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON GETTING AN EPIDURAL YOU NEED A DOULA. YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN AN EPIDURAL UNTIL YOU ARE 4CM OR MORE AT THE HOSPITAL, HAVING A DOULA TO HELP YOU GET FROM THE BEGINNING OF CONTRACTIONS TO 4 OR MORE. THAT CAN TAKE A SHORT TIME OR MANY HOURS, AFTER YOUR EPIDURAL YOUR DOULA STILL PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE AND CAN HELP YOU WHEN IT COMES TIME TO MEET BABY FROM PUSHING TO NURSING. THROUGHOUT TIME WOMEN HAVE GIVEN BRTH WITH OTHER WOMEN HELPING THEM. YOU AND YOUR PARTNER DESERVE A DOULA.

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