Birth Prep
Birth and Parenting Philosophies: As Palm Springs Doula, I feel compelled to help new moms ease the transition into motherhood by providing both emotional and practical support in however best suits your individual needs that day.
The birth of your child is one of the most wonderful times of your life and is one that you will remember forever. You should have a positive memory of your birth experience; one that you prepare for fully, anticipate greatly, and remember fondly. Becoming a new parent is a huge transition.
Through Doula work, the hope is to ease this change little by little by providing encouragement and offering a realistic perspective on how to best accommodate and adapt to this new reality while retaining the healthiest sense of self.
Amenities
In becoming a client of Palm Springs Doula for birth assistance services, you have the opportunity to partake in each of our birth prep amenities INCLUDED as a part of your Full Birth package.
You deserve to be completely taken care of for all you do. Here are a few ways to prepare yourself for a terrific pregnancy experience.
Birth Plan
Let yourself and your partner be completely at ease on your big day because you've preplanned. By deciding what you will do if certain situations present themselves in advance, you take the pressure and stress off yourself and your partner and become educated in advance on procedures and outcomes. You and your Birth Doula will spend time discussing day of plans for yourself and baby. Your Birth Plan will be typed up and ready to hand out to your partner, your doctors and your nurses.
belly scrub
It's no secret that a few stretch marks may appear in some women. Keeping your growing skin hydrated and nourished will help immensely. My approach to your changing body is first, education. As your Doula, I will be there to guide and teach you how to care for your growing belly. Palm Springs Doula has a signature belly Moisture Cocktail. We have crafted a sweet, all natural sugary scrub of lavender, rose-hip oil, lemon and coconut oil-based goodness. Your jar will leave your body and most importantly your belly, soft, smooth, and smelling divine.
Prenatal Yoga
A certified yoga instructor will join us for a Sunday morning of yoga, meditation, and self centering. You will be guided along a path of complete relaxation as your baby, body, and the earth align, and your thoughts are able to stretch calm and clear. You will be given personalized instruction that can be mirrored as self practice for the remainder of your pregnancy journey and through postpartum.
library Card
Along with our Online Resources and Journal, where you can read the latest new articles, you also have access to the Palm Springs Doula Library. Enjoy the rotating collection of books, Audio Books and Documentaries, all about birth and beyond. This media can be rotated monthly to keep your selections interesting. I also have a wide range of YouTube recommendations, if you're as obsessed with knowledge as much as me.