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"I would highly recommend Birth Essential for their doula services. We hired them for our first (& second) pregnancy in 2016 (& 2018). My husband is in the medical profession and we were working with a great group of midwives, but it was still worth it to have a doula. {Our doula} was so supportive throughout the entire labor and delivery process, from pain management during my contractions, to moving me into different positions once I had my epidural, and helping with encouragement and positions through the pushing process. She did not judge any of our decisions, but offered so much support and help for whatever we wanted.
We also signed up for two postpartum daytime shifts. These were as much help (if not more!) as having a doula in labor. After the shifts, I felt as relaxed as if I'd just been at a spa. Being able to take a guilt-free nap, and wake up to a cooked meal or folded laundry, and a fed/sleeping baby was so great, and helped me keep my sanity. Hiring a doula is an investment, but definitely worth the money if you can afford it! We would absolutely hire Birth Essential again if we have more children!" ~Lucy I. |
Every journey comes with unexpected challenges...
We can gently guide you through them.
Postpartum Doula/Infant Care Doula and hourly lactation Services
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"Our doula was amazing! She helped us at a much needed time of desperation. We were having breastfeeding issues and were exhausted from lack of sleep. She helped me nurse, learn to swaddle my baby, allowed me to get some rest while she cared for the baby. She helped clean up the house. She also helped me realize that I had a spinal headache which required medical attention. I would have not realize that without her guidance. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect because I had never had a postpartum doula, but she did such an amazing job and I am thankful that we knew her and she was available to help us at a very short notice. " -Colleen I.
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Postpartum doulas are experienced support professionals who serve a family in a variety of ways
as they adjust to life with a newborn. Imagine having a specialist in newborn care and feeding immediately available in your own home for questions, guidance and reassurance as you transition your family with a newborn. We happily provide daytime shifts of 4 hours and/or overnight shifts of 8 hours and will help you come up with a customized plan for your needs whether you want just a couple of days or you want 12 months of overnights! We'd love to help if you are adding a new baby through adoption or surrogacy. We love working for all types of families in all kinds of situations! Love is love! We proudly serve LGBTQ families, single moms/dads, adoptive parents and grandparents! |
