"We have a secret in our culture, and it's not that birth is painful. It's that women are strong." - Laura Stavoe Harm
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Labor/Birth SupportIncludes one prenatal appointment, two weeks on-call before and after your guess date, continuous labor support during early and active labor (by phone/text and in-person, as you need), 1-2 hours of immediate postpartum care, and 1-2 postpartum visits by 6 weeks postpartum.
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Childbirth Education
Includes two four-hour classes on two consecutive Saturdays every 6 weeks. It is recommended that you pick the class date that is closest to your guess date without being later than 39 weeks gestation.
Includes two four-hour classes on two consecutive Saturdays every 6 weeks. It is recommended that you pick the class date that is closest to your guess date without being later than 39 weeks gestation.
Bengkung-Style Postpartum Belly-Binding
Two options - I teach you how to bind yourself (or have your partner bind you), and you choose with or without materials provided.
Two options - I teach you how to bind yourself (or have your partner bind you), and you choose with or without materials provided.
Who Needs A Doula?
Obviously, women bearing children need a doula. Whether a home birth, a birthing center birth, or a conventional birth in a hospital, having a doula increases birth satisfaction, decreases the rate of unnecessary c-sections and unneeded interventions, increases the well-being of the mother, and decreases the rate of maternal mood disorders. Whether a woman wants to go "au natural", use all the pain killers available in a clinical setting, or have a planned c-section, a doula can help.
Some families grow in other ways; there is a large cross-section of foster/adopt families in the Longview area, and a foster family who suddenly has a newborn or even an older infant in their home can benefit from postpartum doula services.
*The legal stuff: All content expressed by Summer Richards, including for extended postpartum services, are for informational purposes only. No information provided by Summer Richards or Woman to Woman Doula Services in any medium should be taken as medical advice. No claims to treat, cure, or prevent any disease, illness, or condition is implied either implicitly or explicitly. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website or information provided by Summer Richards or Woman to Woman Doula Services.
Basically, I'm not a doctor. I'm not giving medical advice; in fact, I might encourage you to go to your doctor for whatever. I'm only giving you advice and help based on my own experiences and personal practice - my results may not be your results, so be informed about your own needs.
Basically, I'm not a doctor. I'm not giving medical advice; in fact, I might encourage you to go to your doctor for whatever. I'm only giving you advice and help based on my own experiences and personal practice - my results may not be your results, so be informed about your own needs.
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