Empowered Beginnings
Doula Support
Empowered Beginnings Doula Support was a dream of mine many years ago that I am fortunate to now see to fruition. I am truly grateful and honored for this opportunity to share this incredible time with you and look forward to meeting you.
Having a doula has been shown to…
Decrease chances of a Cesarean by 50%
Decrease the length of labor by 25%
Decrease the chances of interventions up to 60%
Improve breast/chest feeding success
What is a doula?
A doula is a non-medical trained person that provides evidence based information and resources, emotional and physical support to a birthing person before, during and just after childbirth, even if you have a scheduled C-section, a doula can provide birth support.
Free Consultation
During your free consultation, we will discuss:
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Your expectations
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Doula role and expectations
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Past pregnancy and birth experiences
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Contract signing
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Unlimited calls and texts when contract is signed
Two Prenatal Meetings
First Meeting (2-hours minimum)
We will discuss the following, but not limited to:
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Compose a birth plan
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Meet your birth support person and discuss their expectations
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Pain management
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Chest/breast or bottle feeding
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Childbirth/infant feeding class
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Community resources
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Early labor
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Induction
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Car seat installation
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Where will the baby sleep?
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Hospital tour
Second Meeting (1-hour minimum)
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We will discuss the following, but not limited to:
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Labor positions
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Postpartum plan
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Milk storage
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Pain management
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Self-care after birth
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​Caring for other children after birth
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When to call your doula
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Stages of labor
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Unexpected complications
Labor, Delivery, Postpartum
I will provide continuous support during active labor and delivery for birthing person and partner
Two Postpartum Meetings
(1-hour minimum each)
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We will discuss the following, but not limited to:
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Thoughts on delivery
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Additional resources needed
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Discuss how birth person is feeling mentally, physically and emotionally
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How is baby’s eating and sleeping
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How is family's feeling and adjusting to the new baby
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Baby's Development
Support
Consultation and Meetings
I am a trained doula working on my certification, so my fees are negotiable if you do not have insurance or your insurance does not cover doula support. I am a Medicaid provider. My hope is that every birthing person feels informed and empowered on their birthing journey, so please do not hesitate to contact me so we can discuss fees and payment options.
Phone or Text: 1-269-588-0204 | gwen@empowereddoulasupport.com