Helping Hands Doula Service

10/13/2017

A dear friend of mine is over 41 weeks, almost 42 and so ready to have this baby. She is 3cm dilated. Been that way for a few days and no tips or tricks I have are working to help. Please send positive vibes her way

02/13/2016

I'm so blessed to be a Doula and help parents bring there baby into this world. But not only am I a doula, I have been a gestational surrogate twice. I delivered my first Surro baby in August of 2014 and my second in December of 2015.
Since I have been doing back to back surrogacies but Doula business has slowed down. But I'm ready to get out there again and start helping parents.
I'm excited to announce that I have a new client and a returning client due to give birth In the coming months. I'm so excited for these new experiences. I definitely promise to keep everyone posted.

02/11/2016

Sorry for the long delay in posting. I have so much to share, that post is coming soon!

11/19/2014

Yesterday I received a text roughly around 3 pm from a second time doula client. At 36 weeks she was in labor. I showed up at her home and we labored there for a few hours. At 724 PM her cervix was still a 2. She was then checked an hour later before walking and she was 4cm and 80%. We walked for a while and at 1020pm was a 5. She kinda stalled a little and at 3am she was 6. We decided she should definitely try to rest a little. She woke up at 454 am and was checked again Her cervix was then a 7. We really thought she would go faster at that point but didn't. Dr broke her water at 542am. She went to 8 right after. She got to the point where she needed to push at 634am she was 9 with a small part of cervix left. She told the nurse she had to push and they told her she was not ready. The nurse left and I was breathing with her, then she really felt she had to push, we tried to breath through the pain but she was unable to a ended up pushing a little. The nurse came In just in time as mom reached down and pulled baby out. At 639am a handsome 7.15 baby boy was born. Mama did it with no meds and rocked the whole process I'm so proud of her and thankful that I could be there to assist in another of her deliveries.

11/07/2014

Today I booked a very special client for July 2015. I can't wait

09/04/2014

This past week I went to Oregon to assist with the Delivery of my New Neice. I'm so happy to say she finally made her self known after a short 4 hour labor. I'm so happy for my SIL and BIL.

04/25/2014

As a birth doula, one thing I do with EVERY client is a birth plan. No matter how many times you have delivered before, or even if I was your doula the first time I always do one. I'm so familiar with them I don't even need the paper to ask questions pertaining to the plan. So why am I having the hardest time coming up with one for me? Maybe it's because I know how labor goes and it being so unpredictable or the fact that I know drs and they don't always listen. Man, I need to get to together. Lol

04/08/2014

This is important to know

CPD (cephalopelvic disproportion) is the most common reason for performing a caesarean. But how common is it, really? http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Pregnancy-Birth/mind-the-gap.html

03/12/2014

As the local Doula here in Blythe, contact me if your interested in this amazing experience.

SUMMARY: A new study suggests that families who use the services of a doula during childbirth have less stress, greater satisfaction, and fewer medical complications.Brookings Health System in South Dakota

03/12/2014

There has been a lot of talk recently about Doulas and how they handle situations or push there way of thinking on others. I can only speak for myself but I want to clarify.
I have been a doula for 9 years but only certified for about a year. Having 5 kids of my own and helping bring over 11 babies into the world, I know EVERY birth is different. There are things that work on some ladies and others hate it. It's important to me that I know the lady and what she is wanting out of the process.
As a doula, I have never and would never push how I feel on a client. Yes I believe natural is the way to go but I have had an epidural before as well. Sometimes it comes to that moment where the women just knows she can't do it. I'm not the one to put her down and tell her otherwise if she elects to do that. I'm there for support till she is done with me. Any of my past clients can agree to this. I truly feel every women deserves a Doula and I'm here to answer questions or concerns about this topic or any other. Thanks for reading :)

02/18/2014

I experienced one of my longest deliveries this morning. I received the call Saturday morning at 730am. I headed to the house at 8 and drove 3 hr 45 mins to be with her. She was so strong and so tough. She got the breathing down like a champ and was doing everything she needed to, just progressing very slowly. We finally headed to the hospital at 350pm Sunday night. At 236am a very handsome little man was born into this world. His mom did amazing. As a first time mom she picked up the breathing for pushing on the second try. After the 3rd set of pushing baby's head was delivered ( by it's self, but almost by grandma and myself) and at the first push of the fourth set he was here. Dr came in shortly after to take care of the placenta and all that happens after. Man, I give this mama credit. She was a breathing champ. I wish we could bottle that up and give it to every laboring mom. It was a great experience and I'm so happy this couple now has their baby boy! Another successful delivery!

09/24/2013

My 11th doula baby! I LOVE my job!