Doula Services – Birth and Postpartum

What is a Doula?

The word Doula is an ancient Greek word for Woman-Servant. In our modern birthing culture it refers to a professionally trained woman who provides support to the laboring family. This support is often described as unconditional, emotional, physical, and informational support.

Why Hire a Doula?

The process of labor and birthing creates a vulnerable time in a couple’s relationship and the growth of the family. The support of a Doula can ease the transition with both emotional and physical comfort measures. The pressure is taken off the couple to remember everything and they can focus on each other and the task at hand. The Doula is there to answer questions, act as your advocate and create confidence. All members of the family are served by the Doula.

Birth is a transitional experience encompassing mind, body, and spirit. Calm assurance from a Doula allows a woman to build confidence in her body’s abilities. During pregnancy we are available to our clients to answer questions and discuss concerns. We can provide nurturing and practical information and help you clarify your desires about birth and newborn care. We will help you prepare by teaching you how to communicate your desires with your care providers. During labor and birth we will suggest and implement practical ways to cope with the challenges of labor and birth so the mother and family will feel more relaxed and in control. After labor and birth we are available to provide the continued emotional and informational support that can make the difference in your baby’s first weeks of life.

Doula Advantages

• Studies show that women who are accompanied by a Doula in childbirth
• Have lower rates of Caesarean
• Are often more satisfied with their birth experiences
• Feel more confident
• Are more likely to interact closely with their infants
• Less likely to have postpartum depression
• Mothers who are cared for by Doulas are much more likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding, and have fewer newborns with complications

We host a “Meet the Doulas” every 2nd Saturday of the month!

Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Come mingle with other mamas…bring your partner…and join us for a fun evening! You will have an opportunity to meet some fabulous Doulas from Pregnancy Wellness Center of Parker. We are delighted to offer Birth and Postpartum Doula Services. Join us and learn about…

• A Doulas role, and scope of practice
• Services offered
• Who we are and why we do the work we do
• Q & A, so bring all your questions
• The uniqueness of each individual Doula

**PLEASE RSVP to: pregnancyparker@gmail.com

Pregnancy Wellness Center of Parker has created a referral list of Birth and Postpartum Doulas.  The Doulas listed here must meet the following criteria:

• Must be currently certified (unless noted that they are working towards certification)
• Must work within the doula scope of practice and never outside of it
• Must pass a background check

Although these doulas meet our requirements to be listed here, they are interviewed, hired, and paid by the families that they work with.

Nancy Hampton ~ Owner/Certified Birth Doula

Nancy Hampton, CD(DONA)

Nancy is a certified Birth Doula through DONA International.

Nancy has the background and experience to address your concerns fully about the transitions your family will face as you prepare for birth.  She offers gentle, loving support to families who are striving for a smooth and peaceful childbirth experience, regardless of the setting you choose: Hospital, Birth Center, or Home.

Nancy is passionate about helping couples understand all of their choices in birth.  She is also qualified in supporting moms and dads who have prepared for their births through classes in HypnoBirthing®, The Mongan Method, and mothers who want the benefits of a HypnoBirthing® trained Doula.

To read more about Nancy and what her services include, please click here.

Beth Jones ~ Certifying Birth Doula

Beth Jones

Beth is a certifying labor doula through CAPPA. She brings with her a passion for natural birth, as well as ten years of experience working in the healthcare field, specifically in health and wellness. Her philosophy is to help each couple achieve their perfect and healthy birth, by supporting them during all different phases of pregnancy and labor. Beth is a firm believer that taking care of you during pregnancy and preparing yourself for birth are key factors in everyone’s ability to achieve a natural birth if they desire to do so. In addition to her work as a doula, Beth is also a certified Dr. Sears Wellness Coach and teaches LEAN Expectations pregnancy wellness workshop. She is also a certified First Aid and CPR instructor through the American Red Cross. Finally, Beth is a certified athletic trainer and is working towards additional certifications in personal training and as a CAPPA certified fitness educator.

To contact Beth directly for her services you can e-mail her at healthybirthdoula@comcast.net.

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Megan Reynolds ~ Certifying Birth Doula

Megan Reynolds, certifying doula, (DONA)

Megan is a certifying Birth Doula through DONA International.  She is a fourth generation native of Colorado.  Megan has been in the medical field for 15 years.  She has the knowledge and compassion for you and your family during your birth and delivery process. She works with women and families from all walks of life, anywhere from the ideal pregnancy and delivery to women/families expecting babies with special needs and all the emotions you may face along your journey.  Megan also has a special interest in helping moms through labor that are placing their baby up for adoption.

If you would like to set up an interview with Megan, please contact her at 303-949-2802 or e-mail her at yourbirthyourway@live.com.

Carolyn Butler ~ Certifying Birth and Postpartum Doula

Carolyn Butler

Carolyn Butler, Certifying (DONA) Doula

As a DONA trained Birth and Postpartum Doula, I serve families during the critical times before, during and after the birth of a new family member.  I have always been passionate about women taking an active role in their healthcare and find that this is even more important during pregnancy, through the birth process and the postpartum period.  I provide the much needed emotional, educational and physical support to ensure that this time is the best it can be.  During the prenatal period, I provide the parents all the information they need to make informed choices about their upcoming birth as well as training in comfort techniques and coping measures to use during labor.  I am present for all the labor and delivery and at least one hour postpartum to assist with bonding and breastfeeding.

To read more about Carolyn and her services, please click here.

Prem Amrita ~ Certifying Postpartum Doula

As a Postpartum Doula, a member of (DONA), Prem offers an array of Postpartum Doula Services. In addition, to her DONA Postpartum Doula training she has added a 225 hr Ayurvedic Doula Program to her repertoire. Prem is very excited to offer an exclusive Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Service, that is nurturing, and nourishing to a mothers mind, body & soul. Bringing all the essential components of Ancient Eastern & Western Traditions to embrace and support the postpartum healing process. This is an exquisite level of service that addresses the specific needs during the postpartum phase of a mothers journey. It is by far the most nurturing and nourishing signature service a mother can receive leaving a transformational and lifetime imprint for her and the baby.

To learn more about Prem’s services, please click here.

Cindi Turchik ~ Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula

Cindi Turchik, CD(DONA)

 My philosophy:

I am a fear buster for laboring women!! Once the fear is gone, what shows up is a strong powerful woman, capable of experiencing the birth of her dreams. Once accomplished, this serves as a bridge of confidence in our new role, as we give birth and simultaneously become mothers.  In the Postpartum setting I provide on-going breast feeding support along with education and guidance for  new parents by  assisting them in quickly learning their newborn, using  specific techniques for sleep positions, sleep training, learning the language of newborns and product selection. In the postpartum setting my goal is to help parents feel confident and thereby reducing the stress level, which ultimately helps to increase the happiness of all members of the family, in those beginning days/weeks of learning the needs of the newborn. 

To read more about Cindi, click here>>>

Erika Jones ~ Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula

Erika Jones

GET WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF YOUR BIRTH EXPERIENCE.
What do you want your birth to look like? Whatever you choose, it is possible. Whether you would like to birth at home, at a birth center, in a hospital, medicated, or un-medicated, I can help you cultivate the intimate experience you desire.
YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE CAPABLE. Birth is about more than just the outcome. Your experience will shape the woman you are and the mother you will become. Yes, a doula will look out for your interests and help you achieve your goals using the power you’ve been given. For an interview, call me.  720-937-2001