tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48148007126854592862011-08-01T13:43:54.655-07:00Barb Dail, R.N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08213621191562345369noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814800712685459286.post-69751614120152106302008-12-15T10:40:00.000-08:002009-11-13T18:57:41.256-08:00<div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >After receiving my DONA certification, it has been my privilege to assist many mothers, both first time and seasoned veterans, with a birthing experience that is focused on meeting their individual needs.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >I have found that many new mothers are particularly concerned about the ability to be able to successfully breastfeed. As a Doula and Certified Lactation Consultant, my goal is to help the Mother/Baby dyad accomplish the initial latch within the first 30-60 minutes after birth.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >I have especially enjoyed helping expectant mothers from Purdue University achieve as natural a childbirth experience as possible, this past year. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Students and staff at Purdue who desire an attempt at natural childbirth with the aid of a Doula will be given a $75 discount during the 2010 academic year, if you mention my blog when calling or e-mailing for a consultation.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >I look forward to hearing from you!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Stay happy and healthy,</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Barb</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4814800712685459286-6975161412015210630?l=serenitybirthcare.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Dail, R.N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08213621191562345369noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814800712685459286.post-25508208322069974942007-10-27T19:22:00.000-07:002010-11-16T14:58:53.602-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;"><blockquote></blockquote><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">It would be my pleasure to serve you, during the most joyful event of your lifetime!</span><br /><br />What is a Doula?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">A Doula supports women and their families so the achieve the birth that they desire.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Doulas work in homes, hospitals and birth centers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">A Doula provides physical comfort, emotional support and information to families </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;">before, during </span><span style="font-size:100%;">and </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;">after</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> childbirth.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">A Doula does not replace the partner's role in childbirth. She supports the partner to love and encourage the laboring mother.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">A Doula supports the mother's decision and does not force her own viewpoint.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Doula Service</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Prenatal:</span><br /></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Complimentary Consultation to discuss my services and answer any questions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Get to know each other.</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">1st Meeting:</span><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Pregnancy history</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Help compose birth plan/discuss preferences</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Discuss relaxation techniques</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Review Doula services</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">2nd Meeting:</span><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Review of physical comfort measures in preparation for labor with hands-on practice including use of the birth ball</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Discuss music and/or aromatherapy that clients may wish to have at birth</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;">If in the event of an emergency or if an illness occurs with me, I will provide a backup Doula to cover your labor and birth.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;">Available for questions by email: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/serenitybirthcare@truevine.net">doulasupport@truevine.net</a><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fees</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Doula Package #1 - $600</span><br /></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">2 prenatal visits</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Continuous labor support</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Photos, if you desire</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Assistance with 1st breast feeding session</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">1 post-partum home visit</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Doula Package #2 - $650</span><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">All the above</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"> Plus<br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">1:1 childbirth class</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">1:1 breast-feeding class</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">1:1 newborn care class</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Doula Package #3- $60/ 90 min. lactation consultant visit<blockquote></blockquote></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">1:1 breast-feeding assistance in your home.</span></li></ul></div><br />Doula Package #4- $100</span><br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Up to 4 hours of "New Parent Help" in your home.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">* Reduced fees for those who are financially challenged</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4814800712685459286-2550820832206997494?l=serenitybirthcare.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barb Dail, R.N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08213621191562345369noreply@blogger.com0