A birth doula provides emotional, physical, and educational guidance and support throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.
The way a doula interacts with her clients and medical staff looks and feels different based on her approach, methods, and personality. Therefore, finding a doula you click with during your pregnancy is of the upmost importance. Building trust and safety within the doula/client relationship is a core value of my practice! So let me introduce myself…
My name is Niki and I am a licensed/certified birth doula with DONA International. I’ve been providing pregnancy care in Durango/Bayfield and surrounding areas since 2016, having attended over 125 births – making me the most experienced doula in the area!
I serve women through pregnancy, labor, and delivery because I believe our unique birthing experience plays an undeniably huge role in the overall way we perceive ourselves as women and mothers moving forward through life. I also believe that the way a couple experiences birth together has the potential to enhance the overall marriage relationship. The impact of childbirth on a woman – psychologically, emotionally, and physically – is unparalleled! It has the potential to be one of the most rewarding and empowering moments of her life, or – sadly – it can leave a residue of victimization, failure, and trauma if she is not provided the care and attention she needs.
To equip my clients for a positive birth experience I provide the following:
- CONSULTATION to match clients with the right provider
- HOMEWORK AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES to prepare throughout pregnancy
- PERSONAL childbirth education class
- ONE-ON-ONE training in relaxation techniques
- COUPLES coaching to equip and empower partner involvement
- CONTINUOUS labor and delivery support when birth takes place
- BREASTFEEDING education and support
- POSTPARTUM counseling to process birth experience.
Please continue exploring the website to find out more about who I am, the services I provide, and what others are saying about Durango Doula!
If you (or someone you know) is expecting a baby soon then I’d be delighted to meet you and discuss the benefits of hiring a doula! I offer FREE, no obligation consultations. Call 970-759-1273 or email durango.doula.niki@gmail.com