The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference. ~Audre Lorde

Recertification Special Offer!!! Only one more FREE Bellycasting Kit for the next mom that chooses me as her doula! Call (352) 231-0732 or email for details.

• An initial interview
  
  
• At least two prenatal visits
  
  
• 24-hour a day availability two weeks before your due date until you deliver
  
  
• Help with preparing for the birth of your baby by discussing your desires and concerns to ensure an optimal birth experience
  
  
• Unlimited phone and email consultation
  
  
• Lending Library
  
  
• Continuous physical, emotional, and educational support for you and your partner throughout your entire labor
  
  
• Use of natural, non-pharmocological comfort measures, like massage and aromatherapy, in combination with relaxation and breathing techniques to ease labor pains
  
  
• Assistance with communicating effectively with your healthcare providers
  
  
• One to two hours support during your recovery
  
  
• Assistance with initial breastfeeding (when appropriate)
  
  
• One postpartum visit to discuss your experience, provide breastfeeding support (when appropriate), and offer information on basic newborn and postpartum care
  
  
• Labor and Birth Timeline
  
  
  Additional Services 
  
  
• Childbirth Education 
  
• Breastfeeding Support 
  
• Bellycasting 
  
  
  Volunteer Services
  

  I am a volunteer Birth Doula for the non-profit organization Arbor House, a shelter for homeless pregnant women and new mothers. For more information on how to help support the Arbor House of Gainesville visit www.arborhouse.org.

  I also provide volunteer doula services for the pregnant wives of the U.S. Military members that have been deployed or are scheduled to be deployed during the expected time of the birth of their child. I will also provide free birth doula support to the pregnant wives of the U.S. Military members that have become widowed as a direct result of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. These services are extended to all branches of the United States Military, including Reservists and the National Guard.