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Rebecca offers one-of-a-kind doula support. She goes above and beyond your needs, from being a text or phone call away the minute you decide to have her as your doula, to being on-call for support. She also uses her nutrition expertise to help guide you through optimal pregnancy and postpartum healing. Set up a consultation with Rebecca to learn the full scope of her doula support, all of the extra's and the 100% commitment she gives to you and your family.
Rebecca supports all birth experiences and styles, including but not limited to: unmedicated, medicated, hospital births, birth center births, home births, spontaneous labor, induction, epidurals, nitrous oxide support, multiples, planned c-section, emergency c-sections, VBAC, IVF, IUI, high risk, surrogacy, gestational carrier, single parents, single parents by choice, same sex parents, LGBTQ+ parents, "geriatric" parents, teen parents, breastfeeding, chest feeding, bottle feeding, formula feeding, etc. The list goes on!
Mindful Family Wellness is dedicated to providing individualized support
to all people and families regardless of
gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation,
family structure,physical differences, culture or religion.
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Why have Doula support during Pregnancy, Labor & Birth?
A doula refers to a trained and experienced non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the birthing person before, during, and just after birth; or who provides emotional and physical support during the postpartum period.
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Have physical and emotional support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum tailored to meet your specific needs.
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A birth professional knows your preferences and can help better facilitate communication between you and your birth team.
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Have guidance preparing for the calm, relaxed, empowering childbirth that you envision for yourself.
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Reduce the possibility of requiring medical intervention during labor.
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Assist in preparing for your birth experience following a less than ideal birth experience in your past.
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Comfort and support during your fourth trimester in addition to your family and friends.
If you found yourself mentally checking off each point, you can schedule a consultation or discovery call to learn more about how Rebecca can best support you. During your consultation, she can customize her doula service to meet your specific pregnancy, birth, and postpartum needs. No two pregnancies are the same and Rebecca wants to ensure you receive tailored support to meet all of your needs. Please visit the Birth Doula page or contact Rebecca for more Doula Support information.
Evidence published by the Cochrane Review on the benefits of having a Doula found:
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12% Increase on having a spontaneous vaginal birth
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9% Decrease in the use of any pain medications
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28% Decrease in the risk of having a Cesarean Delivery
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31% Decrease in the use of Pitocin
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14% Decrease in the risk of newborns being sent to the special care nursery
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34% Decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with your birth experience
A birth doula is defined as a professional support person trained in the needs of the mother and family during pregnancy and childbirth. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands-on support during childbirth including comfort measures. Doula originates from the Greek word meaning woman servant. A birth doula recognizes the profound impact of childbirth on the mother.