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Professional Doulas of Charleston Doulas bring their own businesses & experience to connect, collaborate, & grow as small business wome Gretchen recalls "There were a few of us doing doula work.

Professional Doulas of Charleston began in 2003 when longtime doula and childbirth educator Lin Cook noticed several other women in Charleston were working as doulas. She suggested to Gretchen Gabriel that the Lowcountry needed a local doula association, and PDC was born. We all had a common goal of wanting to support women in their choices, but were working independently. I wanted us to be able

to join forces to make a group where women could gain further understanding of what we did (and did not) do and where we could support one another. I was hoping to put an end to a feeling of competitiveness or division with one another, as we all had a common goal. (Another goal was) setting standards of care while showing each individual's strengths. Lastly I hoped we could show the midwives, nurses and physicians we worked with that we were professionals working with mothers for the mother's goals for her birth. I hoped that having a professional organization would build bridges between us and the rest of the birthing community so together we could support women." read more at http://www.charlestondoulas.com/history.html

02/06/2025

New website, coming soon...stay tuned! ✨

01/07/2025

One of our members, Lin Cook, is Bradley certified and teaching a series of Bradley Childbirth classes.
The first Bradley Childbirth Class of 2025 starts next week! Contact us today for registration details!
Classes are held in person but are also available online for your convenience!
Lin Cook is a certified Bradley instructor with decades of experience teaching the Bradley Method!

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www.mothershelper.biz

12/30/2024

Join one of our members, Sarah Glenn, for a “bite-sized” parenting class.
See what other members are offering at Charlestondoulas.com

Our bite-sized parenting classes start in the new year! These 1 hour classes each focus on a different topic. Sign up for what interests you! For more info and to sign up, go to https://babylove.intakeq.com/booking?categoryId=73087597-f16b-4920-839b-7d5f56779949

12/17/2024

Check out one of our members Jenna with Circle Moms.

CircleMoms is starting back up on 1/21/25. It's for moms & babies 0-3 months postpartum. They can use coupon code JENNA50 to save 50% off registration. Thank you!

12/07/2024

11/13/2024

A huge thank you to Dr Gretchen Brooker, owner of “Breakfree Pelvic Health and Wellness” for her informative workshop during our Professional Doulas of Charleston Monthly Meeting!

Check out what our doulas are doing on our website http://www.charlestondoulas.com

09/25/2024

Peanut Ball Training!!!
One of our members, Laurie Vaughan, gave us a presentation on different peanut ball uses and positions. We love continuing our education 🫶 Check out our services at http://www.charlestondoulas.com/

09/09/2024

The Professional Doulas of Charleston participated in a Field Day and Wellness Expo in the Carolina Bay Neighborhood, West Ashley!
Check us out at http://www.charlestondoulas.com/

08/29/2024

Pick the postpartum services YOU want today! If we don't do it, we'll know who does. Use our contact form, DM us, or e-mail your Qs to [email protected]

08/21/2024

Doula Training in Charleston South Carolina Sign up now to get labor, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding support certification at this doula workshop in charleston, sc

08/16/2024

What is a birth doula and what skills do they have?
http://www.charlestondoulas.com/meet-us-272181.html

07/31/2024

✨FREE CLASS TOMORROW✨

Mother's Helper & The Professional Doula's of Charleston presents:
FREE Online Breastfeeding Class with Q&A *
Join us on Thursday, August 1st at 6:00 EST to kickoff
World Breastfeeding Month in the best way!
Lin will be teaching the class and taking all of your breastfeeding questions!
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to learn from Charleston's most experienced Lactation Consultant!
This class is available via Zoom and can be accessed by registration only! Contact us today for more information!

07/12/2024

✨COMING SOON!! ✨

Mother's Helper & The Professional Doula's of Charleston presents:
FREE Online Breastfeeding Class with Q&A *
Join us on Thursday, August 1st at 6:00 EST to kickoff
World Breastfeeding Month in the best way!
Lin will be teaching the class and taking all of your breastfeeding questions!
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to learn from Charleston's most experienced Lactation Consultant!
This class is available via Zoom and can be accessed by registration only! Contact us today for more information!

07/10/2024

website http://charlestondoulas.com.

Doulas Extras:
http://www.charlestondoulas.com/doula-extras.html

06/27/2024

Check out one of our members, Sarah Glenn, with Lactation Station & More.
http://www.charlestondoulas.com/
Their mom meetups are a free weekly gathering to give you the opportunity to get breastfeeding and parenting support, and to nurture and grow your village. Join us in our Summerville office every
Wednesday at 3pm

06/18/2024

06/13/2024

Check it out! Some of our members are part of a FREE childbirth preparation class. Hope to see you there.

First class is tonight!

Join Laurie Vaughn, Tara Mitts and Nicole Lavallee to talk everything birth. Whether you are planning a hospital, birthing center or home birth, it is essential to be empowered through education. We can’t wait to come alongside you through your pregnancy in support and encouragement. These classes will equip each mother and her partner with knowledge of the birth process, realistic expectations, and decision making tools to have a successful pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum period. The curriculum includes six sessions with lots of hands-on learning, demonstrations and discussion.

Some topics covered in the classes are:
· Proper nutrition and exercise
· Relaxation techniques
· The Partner’s role
· Create a birth plan and learn birth options
· Signs and stages of labor and labor practice
· Comfort measures and coping techniques
· Variations and unexpected situations
· Postpartum and newborn care
· Tips for successful Breastfeeding

Classes will be held at Seacoast Church on the West Ashley campus at 2049 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407 every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month starting June 13th, 2024 at 6:30-8:30pm, and will go through August.

This class is free to all, and anyone can attend so feel free to bring anyone else who is supporting you through this journey. Husbands, partners and doulas are encouraged to participate. Hope you can join us!

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Happy Holidays from the @professional_doulas_charleston ! We loved celebrating with our first ever @musc_publichealth graduate intern, Sarah Rowell, who has produced a mixed methods research paper on #ob #knowledge , #feelings , and #interactions with #doulasupport in the #charleston area (exact titled will be updated asap). Thank you for being another ear to the ground while you were with us!

Thank you to @jennadoula for celebrating the @professional_doulas_charleston 's 20th birthday this year with a beautiful article on the @thecharlestonmoms blog 💗 about our group! Google the following or go to the link to their blog on their website to read thr whole article: charlestonmoms.com/pregnancy/professional-doulas-of-charleston-celebrates-20-years/ Thanks to our contributing doulas: @jennadoula (writer) @cindi_doula_services @linmothershelper @compassionatecaredoula @ao_connections @apleasantbeginning @lactationstationandmore #newparents #charleston #moms #doulas #birth #postpartum

Happy Thanksgiving Charleston! What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

PDC thankful video

What are the Professional Doulas of Charleston thankful for????

Professional Doulas of Charleston thankful videos

Here are some of our members sharing what they are Thankful for this holiday season! The Professional Doulas of Charleston would love to wish everyone a happy, safe and loving holiday.

The Professional Doulas of Charleston!

Professional Doulas of Charleston is committed to helping women give birth in their own way by providing pregnancy, labor and postpartum support. Doulas maintain professionalism and high standards of personal conduct. In addition, Professional Doulas of Charleston strives to educate the public about the role of the doula and natural childbirth. If you are interested in hearing more about the services we provide check out our website www.charlestondoulas.com and send us an email and there you can set up a free consultation with any of our Doulas!

Estimated Due Dates w/Brooke McKenzie

What is an accurate estimated due date for me? Hear from @Professional Doulas of Charleston member, Brooke McKenzie of Cherish the Moments Doula. Find out how the 40 week time frame came about and if it's reasonable for you. #professionaldoulasofcharleston #duedates #goingpastdue

Two of our Doulas attended a Spinning Babies Workshop this week! Learning new ways to serve our clients! https://spinningbabies.com/

Informed Consent in Labor & Birth

What is Informed Consent? How do I exercise it during labor and birth? PDC member Laurie Vaughn with Lowcountry Childbirth describes and shares it in a useful way! #labor #birth #informedconsent #whatisinformedconsent #hospital #hospitals #staff #patients #partners