Pre & Post Birth Doula

Service Description

The role of a birth doula is to provide emotional, physical and informational support to help you have the best possible pregnancy, birth and early parenting experience. The doula works alongside your nurses, midwives and doctors to provide a reassuring presence and help you navigate the birth process. The program is available at all Swedish Birth Centers – First Hill, Issaquah and Edmonds. During Pregnancy, the doula will meet with you to help you prepare for your birth. The doula can provide guidance on what to pack in your delivery bag, help you clarify your birth preferences and develop your “birth plan” and walk you through a labor rehearsal. Your doula is then available to you by phone or email with any questions you may have about preparations for birth. When Labor Begins, the doula can come to your home to provide reassurance and help you determine when to leave for the hospital based on the recommendations of your medical providers. At the Hospital, the doula is a familiar presence who will stay with you for your entire labor and help you feel calm, comfortable and confident as your birth unfolds. Doulas are specially trained in providing comfort techniques such as breathing, massage, relaxation, positions, heat and cold packs, and use of the tub or shower. Once You Are Home, the doula will conduct an in-home visit to discuss any feeding challenges, sleep issues and overall adjustment. The doula is again available via phone and email with any questions you have until your baby is one month old. The Swedish birth doula package includes 1-2 in-person meetings during your pregnancy to discuss your birth preferences and help you prepare for delivery Phone and email support throughout your pregnancy to discuss preparations for your birth Attendance at your labor and delivery, including emotional, physical, and informational support home visit after your baby is born to discuss feeding, sleep issues, and other questions . Phone support or email support to troubleshoot questions until your baby is one month old.

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