50% Deposit for Doula Services $325 |


| Breathe Agency 3620 West Webster Court Anthem, Arizona 85086 480. 250. 6335 breatheagency@yahoo.com |
| Birth Goddess Doula Services |
Jen Harris CBD, CCBE, LMT |
It is not our intention to tell women how to birth. We believe each woman already has the answer to that question inside of her. Our goals are to reduce stress to mom and unborn child through massage services, to put fear in perspective and help her recognize her individual ability through childbirth education and to provide a long list of personalized labor support techniques and encouragement through Doula work. |
She is full and radiant with life. This transformative and reflective time is one of the most holy in a woman's life. She seems to take on a new glowing wisdom. The metamorphosis of the female body and her awe inspiring display of love and determination is unparalleled. She was created to birth, to be a mother. Even if she never carries life in her womb literally, she still creates and mothers. Women are the personification of all that is nurturing, gentle, wise and loving. They bare life and support and encourage growth. They do this as if they were sent from the ethers with a mission. Every woman can be a birth goddess. |
Though pregnancy should be a time of great empowerment for a woman, sometimes she may lose sight of her beauty and strength. The reasons vary as greatly as each woman. Some may feel as though they do not have enough support (the way they need it). Some may struggle with physical ailments common throughout pregnancy or be fearful of labor and birth. Some may fear or question their ability to be a good mother or have poor body image while still others may simply just need a bit of reassurance. The list goes on and on. What it all comes down to is this: Stress, regardless of its origins (fear, lack of support,etc) can be detrimental to a mother and her unborn child. Stress can be linked to a plethora of complications from erratic fetal heart tones to stunted development or premature birth. It can cause an actual "programming" of the fetus' nervous system for a heightened reaction to stress which would predispose the unborn child to greater risk of stress related disease and heart attack in the future. Of course the same goes for mom. Stress or worry or fear, because of the activation of "fight or flight" hormones (which are the antithesis of birthing hormones) can also lead to slow labor which can lead the way to many possibly unwanted medical interventions. |
Taken from the Greek meaning, woman’s servant or in the service of the woman. A doula provides overall emotional and physical support to the pregnant woman prenatally, during labor and birth and immediately postpartum. She can provide support to other family members as well. She believes and trusts in the ability of each woman to birth the way she wants to. She helps to empower, educate about birth options and other related topics and advocates to help you attain whatever vision you have for your birth. She will not make decisions for you or judge you. She simply will be by your side for what you need, even if that means nothing more than being a silent witness to the miracle of life and transition of woman to mother. Basic doula package includes: 2 prenatal meetings (plus interview), labor and birth and 1 postpartum meeting. Throughout your pregnancy I will be available for any questions or concerns you may have (or just to check in) by either phone or email. I will be “on-call” via cell phone for you, 24 hrs day, the 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your due date. All of this will be discussed in further detail at initial interview. |
| What is a Doula? |
Prenatal visits will discuss any issues you may need help with , your birth plan, some emotional processing, a time for me to meet your doctor or midwife, go over relaxation techniques or methods you have during labor, meet with your partner, other birth companions and/or children and get to know each other. These two visits will be suited to your needs. |
Postpartum visit will include processing of labor and birth, help with breastfeeding, family bonding and general newborn care questions and closure to doula/client relationship. |
During your labor and birth I will provide encouragement and other forms of emotional support to you and your partner in whatever ways we decided you may need during the prenatal visits. I may suggest positioning, relaxation techniques, aromatherapy, massage/acupressure and other comforting and pain management techniques. I will do my best to uphold the wishes in your birth plan and clarify any information between you and your care provider(s). I will advocate for you and inform you of your options, but I will never make decisions for you. I will help you to empower yourself and take responsibility for your birth. I will respect any decisions you make regarding your birth experience. |
| Price for a Doula Services Package is $650 50% deposit is required at registration 50% 30 days before estimated due date |
| Again, this service is tailored to the needs of the new family. Generally, I would help detect signs of possible postpartum depression and hopefully prevent it through education, emotional support and giving everyone a chance to rest. I can provide help with newborn care/ breastfeeding ideas, light housework such as dishes, laundry and tidying up, some cooking, babysitting and postpartum mom care. Usually by appointment as needed . An extremely valuable service as sleep comes at a premium these days! |
| Postpartum Doula Services: $25 per hour |
| PostPartum Doula Services |
| *** A 3% Convenience Charge will be added to the final amount for Buy NOW For cash, check or money order payments, contact us 480. 250. 6335 |

