MELISSA KEIL, CD(DONA), CPD(CBI)
Dona Certified Birth Doula and Certified Postpartum Doula
Little Papoose Birth Doula.
Serving your needs from the beginning of pregnancy to the beginning of parenthood in The Inland Empire, Orange County, San Bernardino Count and parts of Los Angeles County.
Contact Melissa at:
951-907-3495
Relaxation is imperative to a smooth birthing process. If you are tense or terrified that can stall the birthing process. Preperation for birth can help you to relax and learn to trust your body to do what it was meant to do.
Many Mothers who go into childbirth prepared report a more positive birth experience, reduced levels of anxiety, an increased bond between themselves and the baby. They also report it gave them more confidence. Also, statistics show less incidence of postpartum depression and better breastfeeding results!
Please call, email or text me for more information at 951-907-3495. We are located at 1451 Rimpau Ave. #216 Corona, Ca. 92879. Childcare is provided on the premises for a very small fee if notified a few days in advance that it will be needed.
Me and my birthy clients at Cheeky Baby Birth Services
As a Southern California DONA Certified Birth Doula I provide
Emotional Support~
(A Doula provides continuous encouragement for the "parents to be", verbal encouragement to keep going, praise and feedback, re-assurance that what is happening is normal, acknowledgement of pain and her hard work of labor, A Doula explains what is happening to mind and body through out labor and delivery to the woman and her partner.)
Physical Support~
(A Doula provides Comfort and stress/pain relief measures. IE: positioning, massage, deep breathing, relaxation methods, visualization, vocalization, meditation, counter pressure, mobility, birth ball techniques, use of water (tub/shower) and other non-medicated pain relief measures if that is the womans desire.)
*If you are planning on having medication for pain reflief or if you are having a c-section I support your wishes/needs as well and will still be there for your for support.
Informational Support~
(A Doula provides assistance to families in gathering a birth plan, advises the family of labor and delivery options, gives explanations of terms and procedures, non- medical advice, two pre-natal visits, planning and information for those who wish to breastfeed)
Advocacy~
(A Doula will interpret the woman's wishes to the hospital staff and/or to the woman and her partner's families)
Partner Support~
(As a Doula I do not take the place of the partner rather I work with the partner to give much needed encouragement, re-assurance and explanations of what is happening to the woman as the birth progress's and where she is at in the stages of labor. I work with the partner in the delivery room and explain at the time how the partner can be of assistance to the mother and to be involved at a comfortable level.)
(two prenatal visits prior to the birth to discuss your needs and wishes for your birth, the basics of childbirth education is included in these visits.
Immediate Postpartum and Breasfeeding Support~
(As a Doula I Initiate and encourage bonding and breastfeeding support immediatly after the birth while in the hospital. I also include one postpartum visit to your home within 36 hours of the birth to make sure all breastfeeding is going well and to tackle any other issue's you may have. I also take the time to talk about your birth and admire your new baby)
Other Benefits of Having a Doula including reduced C-Section rates~ (statistics show having a Doula results in shorter hospital stays, less requests for epidurals, reduced duration of labor, reduced narcotics and pitocin. Reduced use of vacuum, forceps, c-section, and lower rate of complications.) I also provide support for women that are having a vbac.
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