Doula
includes:
1.  Enhancing the quality of life for all mothers and their families through a strengthened commitment to comprehensive wholistic women's healthcare.

2.  Advocating for optimal mother-baby wellness through education and community support.

3.  Raising the number of safe births and raising mamababy connection.

Childbirth Doula:                                                                          
Supporting each mother and family in their unique journey through pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum.

* 3 childbirth preparation visits
* Help with Birth Plan (if needed)
* Unlimited phone & email consultations
* Labor & birth support in your home, hospital, or center
* Partner support & guidance
* 2 postpartum visits
*  Back up doula support when I am not available
*  Referrals & recommendations for healthy pregnancy

Topics covered during visits:
1. Nutritional Health
* fats, iron-rich foods, herbs
2. Physical Health
      * body awareness & pelvic mobility
      * movement & core exercises
3. Emotional Health
      * journaling & dream work exercises
      * non-violent communication techniques
4. Postpartum Health
      * 4th trimester mamababy bonding
      * placenta care & traditions
      * breastfeeding lifestyle

The fee for my childbirth doula service is $1150.  I'd be happy to speak with you
about sliding scale options if needed.

Postpartum Doula:                                                                             
Supporting mamababy connection and the whole family in this transitional phase of new roles and care for baby.

* breastfeeding lifestyle & newborn care
* sleeping patterns & options
* help with household tasks & possible care of older siblings

The fee for my postpartum doula service is $20 -25 per hour.

Abortion Doula:                                                                
Supporting mothers whose pregnancy has been terminated, miscarried, or who have experienced fetal loss. Providing a ritual for the passing life and staying with clients throughout, as well as part of the recovery period. 
The fee for my abortion doula service is to be dialogued.  Please call for support for any kind.



We are delighted to set up a free consultation to answer any questions you may have.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.

“Most women need encouragement and companionship more than they need drugs”
-Ina May Gaskin


mamagingi@theartofmothering.com  510-467-4486
Conceptual Logo Design & Technical Collaboration by: Anita DeAsis Miralle & Rhatura Bowden, 2010.