General definition of what a CAPPA doula provides:

• Timely information that encourages informed consent and open communication.
• Resources when necessary or requested.
• Support for expectant woman and her partner.
• Information regarding childbirth options.
• Assistance in formulating ideas for the birth of their child.
• Information about a well balanced diet and fluid intake.
• Focus on the comfort of mom and partner throughout labor and childbirth.
• Help with creating a confident and secure environment in which to labor and birth.
• Assistance with breastfeeding and family bonding.
• Labor support at home, hospital or birth center.

NOW ACCEPTING  May 2012 and beyond clients. Set-up an interview today! 719-331-1292 or desirre@prepforbirth.com

My role as your doula, is to help give you the best opportunities at attaining your desired labor, birth and early postpartum periods through my experience, expertise, physical, emotional and educational support along with facilitation of the informed decision making process.  I give the support I am asked to provide without my own agenda or bias.

I am experienced (8 years professionally) with a variety clientele (single, partnered, married, ages from teen-40′s) and in many types of birth scenarios (natural, water birth, induction, VBAC, cesarean, IVF, medicated labors, precipitous labors, long labors) and locations (home, birth center and hospital). I am certified and also train others to be labor doulas.  Professional Profile

Doula Services:

$575 includes prenatal support, 2 prenatal visits, continuous labor support, 2 postpartum visits, email and phone support, access to vast lending library of books and dvds.I am also willing to barter part or all of my fee and offer a discount to active military families. Doula Agreement For Services