Serving Greater Los Angeles, San Fernando
Valley, San
Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley
Doula Services for Home, Hospital or Birth
Center births
Call 661.254.2069 or email for pricing yvonne@doulawithlove.com
or ymnovak@sbcglobal.net
(The initial visit is complimentary) Once
you have hired me, my service includes
1-2 prenatal visits
(1.5 hrs each*) to go over birthing positions for
comfort, birth ball usage, answer any questions you may
have and viewing a video together.
I am on call (and always available by
telephone) 24/7, for you, once you have retained my
services. Continuous
in-person support from active labor until 1-2 hours
postpartum. I offer massage, aroma therapy, suggestions
of position changes to facilitate a shorter labor,
etc. I assist women and their partners achieve
their birthing goals. I also
offer Breastfeeding and newborn care support. With my
service I also include a follow up visit with Mom and Baby to ensure a good start to the
breastfeeding couple and help to answer any questions
you might have. You will receive a written birth story of your birth
(written to your baby) and
CD copy of all photos I take at your birth.
*accompaniment
to appointments and/or classes for an additional fee
Credit card
payments accepted through Google checkout with a service
fee of 2%.
Childbirth Class (Private)
Price:$450
6+ hours private class to fit into your busy schedule.
Learn relaxation techniques, positions for comfort,
massage techniques. Birth videos and assistance with
birth plan. (see Helpful Tips
page for full description of class content).
Childbirth Class (Small Group)
Price:$325
8 week course. Meeting once a week for
2.5 hours. Covering all aspects of childbirth
preparation, nutrition during pregnancy, fathers role in
birth, breastfeeding, newborn care and more. My classes are
designed to help expectant
parents build trust and
confidence in themselves and the
birth process. I teach
relaxation techniques, share
stories, show videos and lead
discussions, all designed to
show how normal the birth
process is. (see Helpful
Tips page for class content)
**I
am also an instructor for iCare. I have added this to my
regular series of classes. It is a program
developed by Breck Hawk, author of "Hey,
Who's Having This Baby, Anyway", based on
her book. We will be talking about the "Pregnant
Patients Bill of Rights", choices you have during
your birth, and how to take charge and create a safe
birthing environment including essential information
about medications and interventions.
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Happiest Baby on the Block
Class
Price:$75 per couple (includes parent kit) This
program was developed by pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp,
to help soothe and calm fussy babies. Learn about
"colic"...what is it? does my baby have
it? how can I get rid of it? How can I get my baby
to stop crying? Will my baby ever sleep?
http://www.lunalullaby.comLuna
Lullaby created The Soothing Blanket, a charming set of swaddle
blankets that come with an educational DVD teaching you
how to properly soothe your baby. The perfect way to
calm your baby. This is a wonderful alternative to some
of the heavier swaddling blankets on the market. This is
light-weight enough you can even use it as a
breastfeeding cover up. Useful for newborns to ??
What a Doula does NOT do:
A doula will not make medical decisions for you or on your behalf.
A doula will not take over or control your birth.
A doula will not force you to perform childbirth without pain relief
if you feel it is necessary.
A doula will not make you feel like a failure if you try for a natural delivery
and end up requesting drugs or analgesia.
A doula will not try to talk you out of using drugs if you feel the need.
A doula will not deliver your baby nor will she take on duties of a doctor or nurse
(i.e., she will not perform exams, take your medical assessments, or adjust the fetal monitor).
A doula will not force you to breastfeed your baby.
I
am available by telephone at all times. My
cell phone is always on and charged. I am
committed to be with you during your labor,
when you feel you need me and am only a phone
call away. I will be there within 2 hours of
your call. If, for some reason, I am unable to
be present,( ie: natural disaster, illness,
etc.) you will always be given a back-up doula.
DOULA
WITH LOVE
