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THIS IS YOUR TIME TO BLOOM

  

 Giving birth is the most amazingly beautiful miracle you will ever witness or participate in. As a mother you will remember those precious moments for the rest of your life.  That is why I am here to help you create, plan, and prepare for your unique birth experience, By providing you and your partner with continuous  emotional support, physical comfort measures ,an objective viewpoint, as well as making sure you receive the information you need in order to make informed decisions throughout your labor and delivery.
 
   I will help you facilitate communication of your wants and needs between yourself, your partner, and your clinical care providers. Understand that not all births go according to plan. Having a doula enables you to make confident choices and shifts to your birth plan in the event of unforeseen circumstances.  A doula also allows your partner to participate at their comfort level. I will never attempt to take the place of your partners role in your birth experience. Instead, we will work together as a team.  Ensuring you  receive the best support possible.
 
  I also will never judge or question your decisions surrounding your birth. This is your body, your birth, your baby, your decisions. Everything I do as a doula is rooted in serving you before , during, and after your birth experience.  Life is truly the most precious gift ever given, and I look forward to being able to serve you during your birth experience.  
                                                                                             
                                                                 
                                                                   Grace and Peace to You 
                                                                            Rachel Davis
       



                     
                            

Why hire a doula ?

. Supports the birth you want
. Helps you create a comprehensive birth plan
. Suggestions to keep labor progressing
.  Massage
. Acupressure  
.  Positioning
. Relaxation
. Visualization
. Comfort and pain management techniques .

. Can help you deal with the
   unexpected
. Great support for Dad
. Can help you establish breastfeeding
. Help you find and understand 
  information surrounding your
  pregnancy, labor, birth, and 
  the postpartum period
. Plus much more  
 

50% reduction in cesarean rate
25% shorter labors
60 % reduction in epidural requests
40% reduction in Pitocin use
30% reduction in analgesic use
30% reduction in forceps delivery