Birthmarks Doula Services is here to help you and support you during your birthing process. We use techniques that are unique to opening up and identifying our imprints to turn them into powerful positive birth impacts. Whether its through Yoni Steaming, Herbal regimens, lactation support, postpartum steaming or belly binding. 

A doula is a trained non-medical companion who supports another individual through a significant health-related experience such as childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion or stillbirth or non-reproductive experiences such as dying. A doula may also provide support to the partner, family and friends.

Advocacy is key: As a doula I am not a medical provider but I am a facilitator of information and education from you to your medical team. Using the methods that I teach can help with: less time spent laboring in the hospital, less time needing/wanting an epidural, more body awareness. Creating a safe space with an oxytocin rich environment can help with a better birth experience. Hiring a doula is not hiring an outcome, but more so an experience. I use an approach I call: MEPS Mental, Emotional, Physical and lastly Sensual to touch on the 4 stages of labor with knowledge of how your body works with the baby. Education is key! Other studies have shown that having a doula as a member of the birth team decreases the overall cesarean rate by 50%, the length of labor by 25%, the use of oxytocin by 40%, and requests for an epidural by 60%. Doulas often use the power of touch and massage to reduce stress and anxiety during labor. According to physicians Marshal Klaus and John Kennell, massage helps stimulate the production of natural oxytocin. The pituitary gland secretes natural oxytocin to the bloodstream (causing uterine contractions) and to the brain (resulting in feelings of well-being and drowsiness, along with a higher pain threshold). Historically, it was thought that intravenous oxytocin does not cross from the bloodstream into the brain in substantial amounts and, therefore, does not provide the same psychological benefits as natural oxytocin. However, more recent studies indicate that oxytocin administered nasally and/or intravenously may cross from the bloodstream into the brain. Nonetheless, doulas can help mothers experience the benefits of oxytocin naturally without the use of medication.

The short answer is No. Doulas provide support for both partner and mom to be. Doulas create a relationship with each person mom would want to be involved in her delivery. I personally put my partners to work! In a good way. Remember this is your birth, your body and your baby. I am a firm believer in raising the oxytocin through touch, intimacy and sensual massages often only your partner can provide that.

Absolutely! Doulas are emotional supports and health advocates for any and all births. Including birth centers, homebirths etc. Often times the OR can be cold, sterile and unkind. I give you the skills to help create a calmer more personable experience even with a C-section.

A doula will typically check in with you and your family the first week home and two to three weeks thereafter. If you need more support you may inquire about postpartum doula support as well. Here at Birthmarks I do NOT do typical American postpartum care. I do womb massage, belly binding, massage with good fats and oils, herbal foot soaks, scalp massage, I teach infant massage, prep nutritious meals and more with a focus on nurturing to the birthing mom and her needs to create a healing postpartum period.

We provide one on one interviews with each client to see if we are the right fit for one another. During this interview you are able to ask all your questions and address your desires for your birth.

A doula can help you even with an epidural, we often deal with medical intervention and we provide the exact care with slight modifications in positions as we would a natural birth. These answers can be given at the time of interview.

Birth doulas are trained through a certifiable training facility and are required to attend at least 3-5 births before becoming fully certified. Most doulas take additional training throughout their careers to fit their business demographics and needs.

Birthmarks takes 3 easy forms of payment: VENMO, PAYPAL, and ZELLE. Payment plans are available.

No, doulas are not the same we are non-medically trained professionals that provide support. We offer no medical advice unless trained to do so within our individual scope of practice.