It is said the most important thing a doula brings to a new family is her Heart and Hands!
We are a botique style doula group of one birth doula and one postpartum doula. We serve primarily Marin and Sonoma counties, although we do travel, by arrangement , if requested to the east bay and San Francisco. We take on only as many clients as we are absolutely sure we are able to independently attend to (although we do have back ups available just in case). When you hire us you are also hiring a relationship. We invest time with you before the baby comes to really get to know what you want for your birth or postpartum period, so that you can be as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
A doula never replaces your partner, instead we add to the birth team, allowing your partner to be empowered to support you as fully as feels comfortable for the both of you. If you don't have a birth or baby care partner, we will fully step up and be that person for you!.
We offer classes (more coming soon), that are thoughtfully chosen to educate you as parents to be, or new parents, on some of the most effective techniques for pregnancy, labor, and parenting.
We offer TENS units for rental to effectively provide pain control, and make you more comfortable during the late stages of pregnancy and throughout labor.
As a birth doula I bring no agenda to your birth but your own. I will initally help you create a vision of your ideal birth, answering any questions that you may have along the way. Pregnancy is a time of excitment but also sometimes fears pop up, I will help you deal with them all! During the birth I will help with positioning, providing massage and targeted accupressure, constant physical and emotional support.
As a postpartum doula I am an experienced extra set of hands to allow you and your partner to transition into this new phase in your life. I can provide education and tips as needed, or just help out around the house so that all you need to worry about is your new addition!
HeartsandHandsDoulas@yahoo.com