*Sorry! This free offer has expired. *
As part of my Birth Doula Certification process, I need to attend 3 births and receive positive evaluations from each attending OB/midwife, labor and delivery nurse, and mother. If you (or someone you know) are expecting a baby between now and the end of June, live in the Northeast Georgia area, and might want to explore the idea of having the help of a doula, let me know.
Here’s what I do:
Before Labor – I will meet with you and your partner at least once before labor to become acquainted, to explore and discuss your priorities and concerns, and to plan how we might best work together. I will become familiar with your birth plan, your own best ways of coping with pain and fatigue, your preferences regarding management options and the use of pain medications, and how you and your partner foresee working together.
During Labor – I can provide emotional support, physical comfort, and help to supply information you need to make informed decisions as they arise during labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other techniques for comfort. Except for extraordinary circumstances, I will remain with you throughout the entire labor and delivery.
After Birth – I will remain with you for one to two hours after birth, helping to make you comfortable and to prepare your family for quiet time together. During this time, I can also help with initial breastfeeding, if necessary. I am available to answer questions about the birth experience or your baby and would like to get together within a few weeks to review the birth, admire your baby, and get feedback from you about my role.
Here’s what I don’t do:
1. Perform clinical tasks, such as blood pressure, fetal heart check, vaginal exams, etc. I am there to provide only physical comfort and emotional support.
2. Make decisions for you. I will help you get the information necessary to make an informed decision. I will also remind you if there is a departure from your birth plan.
3. Speak to the staff on your behalf. I will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options, but you or your partner will speak directly to the clinical staff.
So, let me know if you you’re interested or if you have any questions. Act now, so you can get in on this amazing introductory rate (FREE)! 
Hey Amy!
Nekki heard the news and literally squealed with excitement. We are pregnated! Lil’ Shivers on the way.
Nekki flipped about the Doula news and wants to talk.
Andy
What areas due you serve?
Hi Lainey – Northeast Ga. Medical Center and Gwinnett Medical Center are the closest hospitals to me (I live about halfway between the two), but I can travel a little farther if needed. Let me know if I can be of help!
I am due the 14 of august. Is that to late for you? I am also delivering at northside in cumming, due to me being high risk. What do you think? I’d be willing to pay some money since you would be traveling farther.
I’ll email you!
Hello. I’m due Aug. 16th and we’re planning a natural birth at Northeast Ga Medical. This is obviously past the end of June, but maybe you could help me figure out what to do. My husband and I are very excited and we’re doing as much as we can to educate ourselves to prepare us for a natural childbirth in the hospital but we could also use the support. Thanks
Hi Anna,
I’d love to talk with you and your husband and see if you think I could help you to have the kind of birth that you want. I apologize for the misleading post (it actually expired 2 years ago, so I need to just remove it). I would have to charge my regular rate of $400, but I am happy to make any kind of payment arrangements to best suit you.
The first step would be just to chat on the phone and we could then set up a time for us all to meet and talk more in-depth about what kind of birth you are envisioning and what I can do to help you achieve that.
Let me know if you’d like to set up a phone call and we can go from there.
Thanks!
Amy