La Mirada Birth Photographer & Doula
I believe we are all uniquely created out of great Love. We all have a purpose and a story to tell.
Life is full of many adventures and the journey of motherhood is a grand adventure that comes with many highs and lows, tears of joy and tears of sorrow, feelings of insignificance and feelings of gratitude.
“… for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” - Nehemiah 8:10
What it means to be your doula…
As a birth support, I walk alongside you, nurturing, encouraging, honoring and praying for and over your family. I believe mother and baby have the ability to enjoy a safe birth experience without intervention but am also thankful for the assistance of interventions when wanted and necessary.
My job as a doula and support is to help families understand the process and choices they have, so they are able to communicate with their caregivers what their wishes and plans are and to give them the support and tools they need to feel confident.
Your body was created to be able to carry and birth your baby and I’m here to encourage you in this truth.
The Celebration of a new little life…
As a doula, I walk alongside you without judgment, nurturing your family while guarding your dignity and right to informed decision-making. I believe that more often than not, mother and baby have the ability to enjoy a safe birth experience without intervention. Your body was created to be able to carry and birth your baby. No mother, no baby, and no birthing process is exactly the same as another - even within the mother’s own subsequent pregnancy experiences. My job as a servant and guide is to smooth the transition and help families to communicate with their caregivers, in order to recognize deviations if they occur and assist in making wise decisions while keeping the mother’s end goal in mind - whatever that may be.
FAQs
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Fill out the Contact Form to set up a 30 minute complimentary online consultation.
It's important to meet so we can discuss what it is that you're looking and hoping for and for you to ask me any questions or concerns you might have. It is also a great way to see if you feel like I am the right person to be in your birthing space supporting you. Who you allow in your birthing space should be those who you feel most comfortable and safe with.
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2 Prenatal appointments in your home that are approximately 2 hours each. During these meetings we’ll go over…
✓ Prenatal Coaching/Education
✓ Planning for Birth & Postpartum
✓ Breastfeeding Preparation & Assistance
✓ Aromatherapy/Essential Oils Recommendations
✓ Comfort Measures & Laboring Positions
✓ Assistance with Birth Plan
✓ Expectations and dispelling fears
✓ On-Call 2 Weeks Pre Due Date to Birth
✓ Physical & Emotional Support in Labor
✓ Non-Medical Pain/Comfort Measures
✓ Informational & Emotional Advocacy
✓ In home postpartum visit within the first week after birth
✓ 3 weeks of Continuous Phone/Text Support after Birth
✓ Resources and Referrals
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The earlier the better. I only take 3 birth clients per month so I’m less likely to have to call a back up to assist you and so I’m not burnt out but fresh and ready to support you during this vulnerable and intimate time.
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Absolutely! We can discuss what that would look like during our consultation time together.
Lets Work Together
Who is on your Birth Team makes a tremendous difference in your birth experience. We don’t just want healthy baby and healthy mama. We want a thriving mama who is capable and confident in her God given ability to mother and nurture her child.
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