Dear Parent to be,
Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming arrival. My hope is that you have come to this site to find a doula, and leave having found one. My name is Tonya Gervacio, for 15 years I have been a birth and postpartum doula and I LOVE what I do.
So what exactly is a Doula? There are two main types of doula's, birth and postpartum.
A Birth Doula works with the mom and partner and/or birth team as a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth. Please visit the here for more detailed information about this role.
Studies show that having this type of extra support;
*Decreases anxiety and tension
*Shortens labor
*Decreases need for medication
*Decreases interventions
*Decreases cesareans
*Decreases postpartum depression
*Decreases neonatal problems
*Enhances the maternal/infant bond
*Increases positive feelings about labor
*Increases acceptance of the baby
*Increases feelings of control
*Enhances self-confidence and self-esteem
this page was last updated: 2/20/2012
I am currently available and accepting Birth and Postpartum Doula Clients
To view my full availability calander please visit the following link
If you would like to set up a no obligation meet and greet please contact
Doula Tonya Gervacio via email
or by phone or text at 253-232-5952
You can also check her out on Facebook
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Life Portraits Photography
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It does not matter where you choose to deliver your baby or how you choose to deliver your baby. A doula's job is to ensure whatever choice you make is an informed choice and to support you.
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What comes with birth doula services?
* 1-2 prenatal visits
* Unlimited phone and e-mail support (during daytime hours)
* Five weeks of 24 hour on-call availability surrounding your due date
(3 weeks before through 2 weeks after)
* Access to lending library and referrals
* Continuous support during labor/birth
* Up to 3 hours of assistance immediately following the birth, including
establishing breastfeeding
* Detailed postpartum support
* Photography of labor, birth and baby (limited to your personal wishes)
* Photo CD
Please click here for a more detailed look at these services as well as pricing.
"Experience the softer side of hard labor"
Photo Copyright Tonya Gervacio 2011
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Life Portraits Photography 2011
