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FYI—Doula support now has its own tax codes, so may be covered by your insurance provider. You can ask your insurer if your coverage includes code # 374J00000X.

Hi, I’m Jane LaBelle, a Birth Doula with a background in Chinese medicine.  In 2005, I started Gentle Wind Healing to focus on natural fertility and family health.  When my first client conceived, she asked me to be her doula, so I took the next available DONA training.  Immediately I knew I’d found another natural way to support, encourage and empower mothers and partners as they bring their babies into the world! 

My style as both a doula and a complementary healer is decidedly warm and fuzzy, intuitive, hands-on, with a nurturing, calm, and comforting style.  Because I also have a practice, I accept a max of two birth doula clients per month, which works well, because I’ve never missed a birth.  :0)

As a professional, I continue learning, and incorporate everything into my doula and birth year support.

• 2005—Certified in Advanced Medical Qigong/Certified Chi Gong instructor. Certified Birth Doula (DONA)

• 2006—Certified in Acupressure/Asian massage Therapy

• 2008—Studied Chinese Aromatherapy, now offering custom blends for pregnancy/childhood/wellness.

• 2009—Attended advanced breastfeeding seminars.  Began advanced Taoist spiritual studies.

• 2010—Studying auricular (ear) points to use with analgesic oil blends for pain relief in labor.

Philosophy:

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My philosophy is that deep relaxation is the key to positive transformation--and what’s a more demanding transformation than labor?  In only a few hours the body changes from the internal/yin state of pregnancy to the external/yang state of active labor and childbirth!  So to prepare mothers, my first step is the prenatal consultations, where we discuss goals, fears, anxieties, hospital practices, etc. so that mom has a chance to ask questions, express concerns, and explore any sources of tension—all towards the goal of creating positive and realistic expectations for labor and birth.  Second, we add relaxing bodywork, if desired, to reduce stress and relieve discomforts, and balance mom’s energies.  By the time labor finally comes, mom will be ready to embrace the events of labor with a sense of confidence and trust, allowing her to let go and follow the flow of inner knowledge that her body already  naturally possesses. 

During labor itself, I see my doula role as a facilitator—promoting a positive birth experience by providing unobtrusive assistance and coaching--so that mom can get deeply relaxed, and then stay that way, as labor progresses through to delivery.  Throughout labor I will used acupressure, reflexology, and diffused oils to promote relaxation; and may use medical qigong Qi emission to increase mother’s energy—promoting productive labor.  For many women, acupressure & oils can bring some pain relief, as well.  And of course, we also do power positions, massage, birth balls, visualizations, etc. to maximize mom’s comfort.  

I offer doula packages with and without bodywork.  I have had wonderful results with my Labor Prep acupressure sessions, but there is no obligation to use any of the other birth year services that I provide.

Greater detail and pricing available on my website, or may simply call direct. 

Additional Services:

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My Birth Year Services listed below are available in your home (small travel fee if outside a scheduled prenatal consultation), or at my Rocklin office.  (Doula clients receive 10% discounts on additional services outside of a doula package):

--Private prenatal Chi Gong instruction for deep relaxation  (Certified instruction/customized lessons)

--Maternity Acupressure--Monthly or as-needed  (5^th appt free)

--Labor Prep acupressure session, 39^th week  (90 min)

--Natural Labor Induction session, 40^th week  (90 min)

--Postpartum Rejuvenation session   (90 min)

--Parent & Infant Tui Na Instruction  (90 min, teaching energy self-massage to parents on themselves, then adapt the process for young infants, older infants, & toddlers).

Thank you and congratulations,  

Jane LaBelle

www.gentlewindhealing.com