Birth Doula Support for labor:

Every woman who wants a doula deserves to have one. If you feel that you would like to discuss the doula services in more detail, or if you have specific questions, please feel free to contact Gina at 720.319.0135 or e-mail here.

Doula Package includes:

• 2-3 prenatal visits to get to know each other, clarify birth plan, clarify definition of roles of partner, doula and any additional support persons who will attend the birth.
• 24-hour availability for the time from 2 weeks before the estimated due date until the birth
• Continuous, caring support at the labor and birth, starting at home or at the hospital and ending after a contented baby is latched on well to the breast
• 2-3 postpartum visits to discuss the birth, discuss postpartum issues and newborn issues.

Fees for doula services operate on a needs-based, sliding scale. Please inquire for further details. Barter is also available. If you would like my services and you have a return service or product to offer that is of comparable value, let me know, we might be able to work something out.

Holistic Childbirth Education Series:

Most expectant parents who have been seeking prenatal care and are anticipating a hospital birth enroll in a childbirth class of some sort. Most people take classes at the hospital and wonder why they should consider an independent class instead.

Classes offered specifically by an institution or a particular health care provider or organization are seldom in a position to provide evidence-based, hands-on, whole-person (holistic) classroom experiences. The format of a 16-hour class such as the one Moonbabies Birth Services offers allows the time to address the psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of students.

Taking an independent class offers you, the student, the opportunity to learn the questions you can ask for yourself, gives you tools to operate in an ongoing information-seeking manner which is suitable for your own growth and empowerment during labor and birth.

In this class:

1. Families will come away with a clear understanding of the natural and normal birth process.
2. Families will learn how to feel empowered and supported through the birthing process at home or in hospital.
3. And, Families will learn a working knowledge of breastfeeding fundamentals and develop effective strategies for the postpartum period.

This class is suitable for both hospital and home births, with information that is essential for both unmedicated and medicated births. The class is adaptable for those with special needs or a unique situation. As with all of Moonbabies Birth Services’ offerings, the classes are also culturally sensitive and specifically appropriate for those in non-traditional or alternative style families.

Class topics include:

• Belief systems and the pregnant body
• Labor and birth physiology
• Support during childbirth from partners and care providers
• Comfort measures - above and beyond the patterned breath
• Medical and alternative solutions to unexpected events in pregnancy and labor
• Consumerism and informed decision-making skills and practice
• Cesarean section, VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and cesarean prevention
• The postpartum body and mind and its needs
• Basic breastfeeding information

Cost for the class is $165.00 for the six-session series.  One needs-based scholarship is available for each class session. Please call Gina or email for any additional information.