

C. Stone SOOO glad I had Stephanie at my birth. I was a newly single mom, my labors tend to be long and I can get pretty dramatic, so it really mattered to me who was present. I needed support and strength and someone who would stick it out to the very end. Stephanie was fantastic. She followed up with me after the birth, made sure I was okay. I highly recommend her. She brought a lot of positive to the birth of my daughter. I've heard great things about her post partum services too!

K. S. Barkley Stephanie was my birth doula for my first child's birth in November. She gave my care first priority while on call for me, even though some important personal events happened during that time. I had a very long natural labor at a birthing center before deciding to transfer to the hospital for medical augmentation and pain relief. Stephanie was by my side for several days with only one or two short breaks for food, and one of those was because she and my husband had to leave anyway



Experience:
20+ births
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twins & singletons
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unmedicated & medicated
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hospital & birth center
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vaginal & cesearan
Training and certifications:
*DONA birth doula training (2014)
*Registered Hypnobabies Hypno-doula
*Spinning Babies Workshop
What does a Birth Doula do?
As a birth doula, I accompany women in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience. I have completed training approved by DONA International and have experience as a bother and am constantly gaining experience as a birth doula. I draw on my professional training, knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort and as needed communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information and education you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labor.
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I can: provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner,
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make suggestions for labor progress, including
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help with relaxation,
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massage,
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positioning
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techniques for comfort
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