irth Partners
DOULAS OF CONNECTICUT
"I didn’t even realize that I needed it, but I got so much out of my experience with my doula during pregnancy - and after the birth too!"
Pregnancy and Birth Doula Services
During Pregnancy:
Expert pairing of client and doula, personalizing the service to your needs
On call, and available to you, 24 hours a day, from the time you contract with us
In-home doula visits
Emotional support
Identification of comfort measures and roles
Information, including assistance writing birth plan (if desired)
Benefit of Birth Partners’ reputation, resources, and experience
Closure to prior birth experiences
During Labor and Birth:
Continuous emotional & physical support at home, continuing at your birth place
Assessment of progress of labor at home
Suggestions for timing your arrival at your birth place
Explanation of options & practical suggestions to partner
Massage technique, relaxation, and comfort measures
Advocacy
In-hospital support for induction, cesarean, or complications
Average one and a half hour stay following birth, including breastfeeding assistance (if applicable)
During the immediate postpartum period:
Phone contact as needed
Resources and information
Reinforcement of accomplishments in labor, birth, and parenting
In-home doula visit – a time to reconnect and celebrate your new family! (optional)
The support of a professional doula also improves breastfeeding outcomes and decreases postpartum depression.
Birth doula services are available in all of Connecticut.
“With Birth Partners, it’s not just about the day of the birth"
Now offering "All But the Birth" doula services! Inspired by our clients!
Because so much of our work with our birth doula clients is prenatal, and due to coronavirus restrictions at some birthplaces, we’ve had multiple requests for the high quality support we offer our clients up to - but not including - support during the birth itself.
"All But the Birth" doula service may be the perfect option for clients who prefer more privacy, or who feel that, with the exceptional foundation we provide them during the prenatal time and labor at home, they will have the tools they need during birth.
Your "All But the Birth" doula is expertly paired to your needs, and includes:
During Pregnancy:
One in-home prenatal visit to discuss your birth preferences and help write your birth plan
Resources & information regarding options, providers, education, reading materials, pediatric care, etc.
In home visit
Unlimited texting support throughout your pregnancy
Emotional support
Benefit of Birth Partners’ reputation & experience with most every doctor, midwives, staff and birth locations
Identification of comfort measures
Assistance writing birth plan (if desired)
After the Birth:
One in-home postpartum visit to address any questions or concerns you may be having
Contact us to find out if our the "All But the Birth" doula service is right for you!