Valley Foothill Doula Collective

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What Services do Labor and
Postpartum Doulas Provide?
 

 

Labor Doulas In Our Collective May Provide:

 

   ~ Discussion of birth options 

 

   ~ Formulation of a birth plan

 

   ~ Information about local  

      community resources

 

   ~ Comfort measures during

       pregnancy and labor

 

   ~ VBAC support

 

   ~ On call 24-hours for questions or

       support

 

   ~ Assistance in creating a

     positive,personal birthing

     environment/experience

 

   ~ Continuous emotional and 

      physical support during labor and delivery

      Postpartum support

 

~ Other services such as Hypno-Birthing, Reiki treatments, Belly 

      Masking, Aromatherapy, etc.

 

 

Services Some of Our Postpartum
Doulas May Provide:
 

~ In-home support for new mothers

 

~ Information about newborn care and postpartum adjustment

 

~ Breastfeeding support

 

~ Light housekeeping

 

~ Meal preparation

 

~ Care for baby and older siblings

 

~ Overnight care

 

~ Running errands

 

~ Referrals to community resources

 

~ Encouragement and support to rest and bond with baby

 

~ Help caring for twins, triplets, 

   and more