Contact Infomation

Cell Phone: 812-989-7657

Email:
a.lau@insightbb.com



Childbirth Classes

Childbirth Classes are offered on an ongoing basics. I do host private classes in my home or yours. For that one on one hands on learning or just because of your hectic schedule.

Currently 4 private classes are being offered
$120
includes:
a binder full of information for each class topic, phone/email contact with me to discuss topics from class, pregnancy, birth, just a friend to listen to your thoughts, concerns, someone to walk beside you throughout this incredible journey.

Though every class has a specific topic which is covered in detail, each class will also cover nutrition, exercise, positive communication, and coaching. A different relaxation technique will be demonstrated and assigned for practice each week. Some classes may also have a guest speaker or a dvd may be shown.

THE ROLE OF A DOULA

The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.

Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.

A Birth Doula

  • Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
  • Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
  • Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
  • Stays with the woman throughout the labor
  • Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
  • Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
  • Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
  • Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level
  • Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth

    • tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
    • reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
    • reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction and cesareans
    • reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals

    Research shows parents who receive support can:

    • Feel more secure and cared for
    • Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
    • Have greater success with breastfeeding
    • Have greater self-confidence
    • Have less postpartum depression
    • Have lower incidence of abuse

Doula Services

My Fee is $400.00




Credit card payments, bartering and payment plans are also an option for payment of doula services. If your sincere about having a birth doula at your birth, we will make a way for that to happen. Don't let money be an issue. Where there's a will there is a way.





With Hiring me as your Doula you will get the following:




You will get (2) Prenatal Visits that include:



Getting to know one another




Planning for the birth. What are the mother's and spouse/partners desires, wishes and needs for labor
and birth?




Discuss or help formulate a birth plan




Go over a Newborn Care Plan




Postpartum Plan




Pain Medications Preference Scale




Review the client's pregnancy




Become acquainted with details of the birth: setting & caregiver




Discuss if I will be taking pictures/video taping




Explain the role of the doula




Limits of a doula




Go over and sign contract




Collect the non refundable retainer fee


You will get (1) Postpartum Visit which include:



Usually the Postpartum Visit is about 1-2 weeks after the delivery. This is to ensure things are in smooth transition as you adjust to your new family.



I will give you pictures of your birth if you requested pictures
Go over any breastfeeding questions or any concerns you may have



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