
| Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 |
![]() | using a variety of massage techniques | |
![]() | reminding and helping mothers with their chosen relaxation techniques | |
![]() | prompting position changes for comfort and progress of labor | |
![]() | applying heat, ice or pressure as desired |
![]() | believing in and strengthening a woman's belief in her ability to birth her baby | |
![]() | encouraging a laboring mother if she becomes disheartened | |
![]() | acknowledging feelings. They are real and they are valid. | |
![]() | Supporting a mother's choice of medication. The presence of a doula helps some women to avoid pain medications, and | |
| helps others postpone the need until late in labor; however, each woman will experience the powers of labor differently and some may choose or need the benefits of medication. |
![]() | providing accurate research-backed information | |
![]() | educating parents about risks & benefits of procedures that they may encounter | |
![]() | helping mothers formulate ways to convey their wishes to care providers. |
![]() | allowing the laboring mother's partner to step out for food | |
![]() | running for necessities like towels, pillows, blankets, or beverages | |
![]() | taking photographs of the event | |
![]() | giving understanding and meaning to medical terminology when needed |
![]() | supporting her client's goals and wishes | |
![]() | uncovering fears and expectations of the birth experience | |
![]() | conveying all options and choices without bias | |
![]() | assisting with the writing and implementation of a birth plan | |
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| Notice: the photos on this site are used by me with permission from my clients. Please out of respect, do not copy or reproduce any of these photos. Thank You. Mary E. Smits |
| I deem every woman's birth experience invaluable; therefore I feel services should be obtainable by all women desiring a doula's support. If you are concerned about affording my services, adjustments are available to lower income families based on a sliding scale. |



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