Next FREE Childbirth Refresher Class 11/1

The next free childbirth refresher class will be held on November 1st 7-9pm at my house in Rigby. (unless 11/8 fits better for the group involved.)

FREE CHILDBIRTH "REFRESHER" CLASS

When:  2^nd and 4^th Thursdays, 7-9 pm, one-night class.  (RSVP to reserve a spot.)  

Where:  Natalie's house - Rigby   

Description:  Learning that birth is natural and normal and what the

benefits of fewer medical interventions are.  Communication needs.  

Knowing your options and using Informed Consent.  Stages of Labor.  Emotional & Physical Comfort Measures.  How and where to get added support for your journey.  (Four-class miniseries also available for $75.  Special classes available upon request.)   

EDUCATING, EMPOWERING & ENCOURAGING!

Natalie Sainsbury,

Birth Doula and Childbirth Advocate

Certification from DONA pending

208-313-6914

nataliesainsbury@cableone.net

www.idahodoula.blogspot.com

Doula (Greek for: A woman who serves.) The word has now come to mean a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother (and father) before, during, and after childbirth.                                               --Klaus, Kennell and Klaus, Mothering the Mother, 1993                * 50% reduction in the Cesarean rate          * 25% shorter labor                * 60% reduction in epidural requests          * 40% reduction in oxytocin use                * 30% reduction in analgesia use                * 40% reduction in forceps delivery Average cost:     $400      (Discounts may be available. Also, doulas working to certify may offer discount/free.)           Includes:        Childbirth class mini-series, for additional doulas/educators visit www.doveidaho.blogspot.com                            2 prenatal visits (intake, overview, preferences, essential oils foot bath with mini pedicure) and                            1-2 postpartum visits review and ensure the positive memory of the birth.)                            CONTINUOUS LABOR SUPPORT during birth, from active labor until about 1-2 hours after birth                             (ON-CALL for 4-5 week, available for phone support, books/videos to lend.) MYTHS of DOULAS:   1.  With a husband for a birth partner and a doctor/midwife, who I trust, a doula would just be in the way.  A doula does not take the place of anyone and they do not do any medical skills as a midwife, doctor or nurse does.  They also don't know or love the woman like the husband does.  A doula does know tricks-to-the-trade when it comes to comfort measures, reassurance and encouraging involvement.  2.  The doula displacing the partner and interferes with their intimate experience.    A doula can actually bring the couple closer. When a laboring woman's needs are met in an environment of peace and reassurance, it gives   men the reassurance necessary for them to participate and be encouraging.  A doula allows for the partner to participate at his own comfort level.  Most often, husbands tend to be much more active and involved (because their emotional needs are met.)  The tag-team support of a doula and husband can be dynamic!     3.  The doula has her own beliefs about how the birth should go, and imposes it on the woman or couple.   The doula’s true agenda is to help ensure that the woman/couple’s agenda is acknowledged and followed. (When labor starts, nerves and your vulnerability can get in the way.)  A doula is with the laboring woman continuously without shift changes or other patients to see. She is an advocate for you, working for you!  A doula will come to your house  to help you stay relaxed, comfortable, and assured until you are ready to go to the hospital.