"Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers...strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength." -Barbara Katz Rothman
Empowering Support for Expectant Mothers
Pregnancy is an exciting period in a woman's life. Whether you are expecting your first child or you already have other children, the time we spend waiting for a baby to arrive is unique with every pregnancy.
Childbirth is also magical, though you may feel or have been told otherwise. We currently live in a culture that often creates anxiety in a woman's mind about childbirth.
Birth is a transformational process, the final step from woman to mother. What many women are now learning is that with the help of a birth doula, their birthing time can be an empowering and beautiful experience. A birth doula is a vital part of a woman's birth team. She is able to provide physical, informational and emotional support for both a woman and her partner, in a home, birth center or hospital environment during her birthing time. Having this high level of support allows a woman to go within, with the woman's partner to be her main source of strength. Birth doulas hold a sacred space for both woman and partner, offering encouragement, suggestions for movement and increased comfort, and advocacy for the couple when necessary.
I am committed to helping women trust themselves and their bodies, and to approach childbirth with confidence and an empowered focus, so they can fully experience the power of bringing their child into the world. I provide education and continuous physical and emotional support to women who plan to birth their baby in their home, a birth center or hospital in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park or Georgetown, Texas.
Past clients have expressed that with my support, they:
Felt safe, respected and comfortable in their birthing environment
Understood their options during pregnancy, labor and birth
Felt confident in communicating with their care provider and hospital staff
Were able to ask powerful questions to help them make decisions they feel good about
Felt successful and satisfied with their choices
Birth is unpredictable, and ultimately, we won't know what the outcome will be. During our work together prior to your birthing time, we will explore your concerns and desires and create an individualized support plan.
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