What’s a DOULA? Don’t feel bad if you had to ask! Surprisingly a lot of people have never heard the word, let alone understand what a doula does.
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 the Durango/Bayfield area since 2016.
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:
- PERSONAL childbirth education
- ONE-ON-ONE training in relaxation techniques
- COUPLES coaching to provide opportunities for partner involvement
- CONTINUOUS labor and delivery support
- BREASTFEEDING education and instruction
- POSTPARTUM care.
If you (or someone you know) is expecting a baby soon then I’d love to meet you and discuss the benefits of hiring a doula in person! I offer a FREE, no obligation, 30-minute consultation to find out if I’m the right doula for you! Call 970-403-5582 or email niki@durangodoula.com
