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Birth Doulas

A doula is a total-care birthing professional who helps the mother in all phases of childbirth. Before the baby is born, a doula will help the mother feel both physically and emotionally comfortable during her pregnancy. Throughout labor and birth (hospital, home or birth center; natural, medicated or surgical), the doula is present to provide support and guidance.

After the baby is born, a doula helps new parents by demonstrating practical newborn care and by supporting the feeding methods the mother has chosen to use. A doula also helps the new father gain a higher level of confidence in caring for his new baby.

Services

Home visits to provide the following:

» Prenatal:
•	Initial interview at no cost
•	Prenatal consultations
•	Lending libraries
•	Birth Plan counseling
•	24-hour phone and email support as needed
•	Provide information about risks and benefits of birthing options

» In Labor:
•	Continuous support during labor
•	Massage
•	Techniques for relaxation and visualization
•	Help partner with suggestions and reassurances
•	Lending of birth ball
•	Reminders of positions and comfort measures
•	Birth photography

» Postpartum:
•	Assistance with initial breastfeeding
•	Postpartum follow-up visit to clarify events and answer questions
•	Photography


DOULAS (Certified)
Angie Boland CLD (CAPPA) 706-359-1868	Angie Boland CLD (CAPPA) Building relationships based on trust with a calm voice & gentle hands to bring comfort and assurance to the birthing mother. Based in Lincolnton. Will travel to surrounding areas including Thomson, Washington, Evans & Aug. Call 706-359-1868

HEALTHY BIRTH Shannon Hunter Certified Doula (DONA) www.shannonhunterdoula.org healthybirth@yahoo.com 706.955.9267	HEALTHY BIRTH Shannon Hunter, Certified Doula (DONA) with over 8 yrs. experience stateside & internationally. Supporting you in which ever path you choose (medical or non-medical). Educating you & your partner to work together. FREE private consultations. www.shannonhunterdoula.org (or) healthybirth@yahoo.com 706.955.9267

LISA BROWN CD (CAPPA) 706.955.3266 g_rider20062006@yahoo.com	LISA BROWN CLD (CAPPA) offering private family pregnancy & postpartum support specializing in teen pregnancy & education and advocacy through education. 706.955.3266 g_rider20062006@yahoo.com

Margaret Blomgren, LMT Certified Doula (DONA) 706.726.5337 kittengypsy@juno.com www.margaret.mysite.com	Margaret Blomgren, LMT Certified Doula (DONA), CB Educator, breastfeeding support, massage therapist, Reiki master, teenage, breastfeeding & bereavement counselor. Private childbirth classes. kittengypsy@juno.com (or) 706.726.5337 www.margaret.mysite.com

DOULAS (Trained)
Chrysalis Doula Services Piper Lovemore 706.733.8752 pipersunshine@gmail.com	Chrysalis Doula Services: Committed to assisting mothers & their partners in achieving their own most empowering birth experience, by providing information, tools & continuous support. Please contact Piper Lovemore, currently certifying through DONA & Lamaze International, 706.733.8752 at pipersunshine@gmail.com.

Bethany Belk Doula Intern 706.736.3377	Bethany Belk Wanting to have a more natural childbirth but think its too expensive for you? Bethany Belk, Doula Intern, is looking for 1 more volunteer to receive doula services. Please call 706.736.3377 to speak to me about this opportunity
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