Village Birth Co-op
POSTPARTUM DOULA​
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Specialities
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Nurturing the family
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Sharing information that fosters independent parenting
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Breastfeeding/bottle-feeding education
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Supporting postpartum healing
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Cloth & disposable diapering education
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Overnight postpartum support
BREASTFEEDING
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Breastfeeding with confidence:
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Support increasing milk supply
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Education on breastfeeding while returning to work
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Techniques for resolving common challenges
CESAREAN SUPPORT
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Planned or unplanned:
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Assistance in creating a gentle birth experience
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Techniques for breastfeeding success
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Postpartum settling-in support once home
PRENATAL SUPPORT
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Early pregnancy workshop
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Non-judgemental support and advocacy
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Childbirth education classes
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Newborn education
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Birth Planning Consultations
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION​
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Decrease risk of post partum depression
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Reintroduce essential nutrients following labor and birth
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Increase breastmilk production and maternal energy level
CURRENT SERVICES
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BIRTH DOULA
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Birth Support Specialities:
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Hospital, Birth Center, & Home Births
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Unmedicated & Water Births
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Sibling Doula Support
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VBAC
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Techniques for medicted births​
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Relaxation & coping techniques
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Partner support & guidance
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Non-judgmental support & advocacy