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What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides practical, physical and emotional support to a woman and her family before, during or after birth. At Alcyone Blooms, we are proud to offer ante, birth/labor and postpartum doula services.

Antepartum Doula Services often include, but are not limited to:

• Childcare for Older Children
• Home and Family Preparation
• Birth Plan Assistance
• Postpartum Planning
• Organizational Skills
• Light Housekeeping
• Appointment Companion

Birth/Labor Doula Services often include, but are not limited to:

• Prenatal Visit
• Birth Plan Assistance
• On Call Availability
• Continuous Labor and Birth Support
• Unlimited Telephone and Email Availability
• Advocacy
• Directed Resources
• Breastfeeding Support
• Postpartum Visit

Postpartum Doula Services often include, but are not limited to:

• Postpartum Planning
• Infant Care
• Bonding
• Breastfeeding Assistance
• Childcare for Older Children
• Family Adjustment
• Coping Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Simple Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Postpartum Mental Health Support
• Advocacy
• Directed Resources
• Long Term Solutions

We are also now offering placenta encapsulation and sleep training. Please contact us for more information.