Empowering women and their families throughout pregnancy and beyond
Childbirth Educators know that:
The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families.
Women’s inner wisdom guides them through birth.
Women’s confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by the care provider and place of birth.
Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical intervention.
Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers or hospitals.
Birth is normal and natural and healthy.
Empowered women make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health, and to trust their inner wisdom.
Postpartum Doulas
Offer education; quiet, nonjudgmental support and companionship during your postpartum.
Assist with newborn care; family adjustment; meal preparation; and light housekeeping
Offer evidence-based information on: Infant feeding; emotional and physical recovery from childbirth; infant soothing; and coping skills for new parents