The word doula comes from the Greek word for the most important female slave or servant in an ancient Greek household, the woman who probably helped the lady of the house through her childbearing. The word has come to refer to a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth. (Klaus, Kennell and Klaus, Mothering the Mother)

Women supported by a doula during labor have been shown to have:

  • 50% reduction of cesarean rate
  • 25% shorter labor
  • 60% reduction in epidural requests
  • 30% reduction in analgesia use
  • 40% reduction in forceps delivery

From Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth
by Marshall H. Klaus (Perseus Press, 1993)

Birthing from Within Doula Care

Includes 1-2 prenatal visits, active labor support and 1-2 postpartum visits, depending on your needs.

During prenatal visits we will:

  • Discuss your birth vision and what you'd like to avoid
  • Practice relaxation and coping techniques for pregnancy and labor
  • Work through stress with yoga and meditation
  • Go over labor and birth positions
  • Address any fears or concerns you may have
  • Prepare a birth and postpartum plan

Also Included:

  • Full access to my lending library of pregnancy and birth books and videos
  • Consult with me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with any questions or concerns you may have
  • Continuous support during active labor and birth
  • Photography during pregnancy, labor, and birth if desired

Fee: Call Rebekah for details (916) 505-7175. Consultation is free!

Birthing from Within Postpartum Mentoring

Rebekah is available for private mentoring for new moms who are having trouble integrating their birth experience or need support during all the numerous transitions that occur within the 3 years after a child is born.

Fee: $75 for 1 hour session or $125 for 1.5 hour session.