Denise's Doula Support

08/02/2021

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28/05/2020

Its never too late to receive a testimonial on Doula Match for a birth! It just reminded me how honored I am to serve women in labor!

Denise was crucial to the birth of my son. I honestly could not have had a natural un-medicated birth without her. I was impressed with her the day I met her and knew instantly that I wanted her to be my doula. I was even more impressed with her while I was in labor.

I planned on giving birth at a birth center but our baby came early so we had to go to the hospital since he was premature (yes, she has experience with premature babies). She made sure I was comfortable and encouraged me constantly while I was in labor. She prayed over me and spoke truths to me reminding me that God was my strength.

She knew exactly what to do at exactly the right time based on how I was feeling. The best thing I had going for me was her squeezing my hips together to take some of the pressure away. She is strong and did this for a long time. She also taught my husband how to do this.

Denise was organized and made sure the nurses stuck with my birth plan the whole time and they did! She did not replace my husband being there, she complemented my husband. Our midwives asked if Denise and my husband practiced together before the birth because they made such a great team (they had no prior practice). That is how well Denise works with husbands!

After the baby was born, she was so kind and made sure I was breastfeeding. A week after my sons birth, she came over to my house to check on me and the baby which was re-assuring especially for a first time mom. My birth experience was way better than I ever imagined because of Denise. I cannot wait to use her again for our next baby and I highly recommend her! Thank you Denise!

07/03/2020

I am very excited about starting my doula business here in Wichita KS! Stacey Eason is a Midwife in Wichita whom I was honored to meet today in the Spinning Babies course I took. Love her article about Doulas!❤️

02/03/2020

What a joy to receive a text like this from a former Client! Just warms my heart!💖

Denise! I hope you are well! I can’t believe it - our little Anthony is already a year! We spent his bday (2/28) reminiscing our beautiful birth story, and you were one of the stars of the show! We really appreciate all you did to support us as we welcomed our sweet bundle into the world. 💙💙

18/10/2019

This family is very special to me! As a Doula, I helped this sweet Mama during her last three births. She was strong beyond words and accomplished her goal to have unmedicated births! Thank you for the honor of serving you just not once, but 3 times!💗

15/03/2019

And...here’s what a Doula is!

The myth that what we do is just a luxurious add-on for the rich is far from the truth

21/02/2019

It was a great evening at Willow Birthing Center meeting some new Doula's and connecting with the familiar!

So happy to connect with our local doulas! We love what you offer our clients 💕

19/01/2019

Doula’s absolutely make a difference! My time in Kenya opened my eyes to this need! Praying for the rest of the US to get on board!💖🤰

New York is set to become the third state Medicaid program to cover pregnancy and birth coaches for low-income women as a way of lowering the maternal mortality rate.

13/01/2019

Such a good Big Brother!

02/12/2018

Totally amazing!!!

26/11/2018

One of my favorite affirmations for my clients in labor. My daughter in law has this on her wall, and one day, she too will hear this as she births our grandkids!💖

02/11/2018

Mama's Rock!!!

Yes!

02/11/2018

Don't just settle for a c/s because your baby is breech! Spinning babies has a solution. All you need is a ironing board and some pillows. It worked for this Mama!!! But don't do this alone...call your Doula! :)

"When you are 39 weeks pregnant and the baby is breech, you try anything! Oh, and this was after my “headstand”. "

Update: it worked!

Breech Tilt instructions and safety tips: bit.ly/SpBBTilt

08/10/2018

Often times so true!

One of the biggest lies told to women during pregnancy and/or labor is that baby is too big! This plants a seed of doubt into parents’ heads that mama’s body physically cannot birth her baby vaginally. That’s absurd!
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This little guy was born at home.
12lbs 11oz at birth.
Mama pushed for 8 minutes.
Mama did not tear.
Baby had a 10 APGAR at 1 min.
No gestational diabetes, baby had no blood sugar issues.
This is NORMAL!
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Obviously, this cutie was on the bigger side of normal, but for the majority of women, our bodies make babies that we are capable of birthing! Baby being truly too big to fit through mama’s pelvis (Cephalopelvic Disproportion) is rare. Often doctors will use it as an excuse to induce women before their due date, perform a c-section, augment labor with medication, or say it’s the reason for “failure to progress”. Ultrasounds are notoriously inaccurate when it comes to estimating baby’s weight. It has about a 2 lb margin of error (meaning baby could weigh up to 2 lb more or less than what they estimate!).
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Most home birth midwives understand that babies and bodies vary and so do labor patterns! Patience is a necessity. For women in labor, the key is movement! Laying in a bed reduces your pelvic diameter by about 30%! Most babies go through a series of rotations to navigate their body through the pelvis. When a mama is stuck in a bed due to medications or policies, it makes it much more difficult for both babies and their mothers. What’s the best way to avoid being stuck in a bed? Stay home during early labor, rest and nourish your body as much as possible to prepare for active labor. Have supportive providers and a doula by your side who trust birth and believe in you.
Right on the spot words by
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Mama: Amy Fulton
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08/10/2018

Such good information to know to help get your baby in the right position for delivery!

08/10/2018

The Three Sisters - These techniques balance the pelvis and surrounding areas for comfort, birth preparation, and labor progress: bit.ly/SpBT3S

12/09/2018

To all Mom’s!💜

26/08/2018

This cutie arrived early so my postpartum visit was on her due date. All that matters is healthy Mom, healthy baby!

13/08/2018

I love the raw emotions of this new Daddy and the peaceful look on Mama’s face after she delivered her miracle baby! (shared with permission) 🌸

05/08/2018

I was in downtown Chicago for our son’s wedding and I saw this banner in David’s Tea store!
My favorite words to my laboring Mom’s! !🎉

27/07/2018

I LOVE using my Rebozo in labor! As this article shares, it can be useful in so many different ways!!!

What is a rebozo? You’ll learn how using a rebozo during labor may help with pain relief. We’ll discuss its traditional use and the limited research evidence.

23/07/2018

It is always helpful to receive testimonials on Doula Match from a birth I have helped with. THIS just came in! Thank you A.G.! 💞

Denise has been one immense help during my labour and delivery . I see that she has true passion for her work . She kept saying that doula means a woman’s servant but intact she was a savior for me and my husband during the delivery process . She offered great moral support and guided us all through however didn’t compel us to take any decisions . She is very caring and personally feel that she is a great human being . She is also very prompt and knowledgeable regarding her work . She was a great help to my husband as well during the delivery process . Although I didn’t have the delivery I wanted to , we would have still chose her . We recommend her to everyone that needs a doula . She is greatly helpful during the time ( labour )that is considered so stressful . I had a long labour and she was there with us all through . Also to mention that her price is very reasonable. We thank Denise from the bottom of our hearts for all the help she did and the support she provided that we needed during those stressful hours .
P.S - She is also a great photographer as she captured some pics after birth that were very touching moments .

Posted 7/20/2018

19/07/2018

Postpartum visits are the best, especially with repeat clients. I get to love on the first sweetie that I helped my client birth! I especially loved the words I heard as I headed out the door, “Don’t put away our file. You just never know...” 🌺 💖

17/07/2018

Not sure this would ever happen in Arizona, but still brings a smile to my face!

It's that cold!

17/07/2018

This is always my hope as a Doula!

Yes!

29/06/2018

This daughter is safe in her Daddy’s hands! OP labor is so hard but Mama was a trooper and it was worth it! Happy Birthday Baby Girl!💖

19/06/2018

Positioning is so important!

Babies follow a natural progression to settle into the final birth position. Well, not exactly final. So I call it, the starting position for labor. It almost always changes for baby to rotate through the pelvis. Oxorn and Foote, Obstetric textbook authors, state that most babies are in position at....

01/06/2018

The Golden Hour is very important for many reasons! Watch this video to see the importance of those first feedings!

Every mother can produce enough milk in the first few days after birth. Babies need only a little at a time. On day one the stomach is about the size of a grape and can only hold about five to seven millimetres and each feed.