Doula Support
Your baby’s birth is a precious, unique, amazing, vulnerable, and sometimes overwhelming experience.
I believe that a woman is fully capable of giving birth to and caring for her baby, but there are also simple yet vital steps we can take to support her in the process. One of them is to have loving guidance and care right beside her. That is why I will be present. To care for you, to support you, to encourage you, to believe in you, and to do whatever it is you need to have the best birth experience and deliver the healthiest baby possible.
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Birth Doula Support
My focus as a birth doula is solely for the well-being of the mother, supporting her mentally, physically, and
emotionally through her labor and birth. It is my greatest honor to be welcomed into this miracle of new life
and it is my desire to make this life changing experience as positive, comfortable, and even JOYFUL as possible.
My services include a prenatal visit with you to get acquainted with one another and the birth process, education and ongoing support throughout your pregnancy, positive birth advocacy, my attendance and hands-on support (verbal coaching, massage, guidance into favorable positions) at your birth from the active labor stage through the birth of your baby, breastfeeding support after the birth, and an optional postpartum visit as well.
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Postpartum Doula Support
A postpartum doula is there to provide professional support, comfort, and encouragement to a new family in those first days and weeks after a new baby arrives for a peace of mind and a smoother recovery period. These services may last anywhere from a few days to a few months depending on availability. Postpartum doulas may assist during the day or night as they help the family transition into life with an infant.
Services include:
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Evidence-based education on postpartum recovery
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Experienced guidance with newborn care and feeding
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Sibling care
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Professional breastfeeding support and tips as a lactation consultant
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Bottle feeding support and tips
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Emotional support and nurturing for the new mother
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Help with postpartum care (ie: preparing sitz baths, massage, etc)
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Light meal prep and suggestions (warming up foods, putting together ready-made meals)
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Light housekeeping (ie: baby laundry and folding, washing bottles, tidying up)
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About Kindled Life
Kindled Life Doula Services was born out of Irene’s passion to support birthing women. After having amazing birth experiences herself and then hearing of some less-than-great experiences of her friends and family, Irene felt compelled to put her passion to work. Learn more about our name, Kindled Life, and Irene.
“The only person I was paying attention to during the birth was Irene. Irene helped me move through labor and find the best positions. She knew what I needed and wanted before I even asked.”
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"Irene cares for you, protects you, and gives you her best like you are family. We love Irene so much and we know she loves us too!"
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"We took Irene's classes twice for each pregnancy. She gives you knowledge and confidence and inspires you along the way. I love her warm, fun-loving personality that makes the class so rich and enjoyable."
"I wish I had Irene for my first birth, and I'm so glad I found her for my second. She made a WORLD of a difference."
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"Everyone needs an Irene. Sweet, confident, reassuring, knowledgable, professional, organized, warm, kind. I want her at every birth for me, my family, my friends, and any one I know expecting a child."
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"Irene helped me ask the right questions to my doctor and nurses, so I felt good about what was happening. She empowered me to do what was best for me and my baby and to get the information I needed to make the right decisions. Thank you Irene!"
​“Irene is so so calming; she has a gift. She was made for this.”
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“I recommend Irene’s classes to everyone. They helped me and my husband feel so prepared for labor. We were so clueless but after the class, I knew what to expect and my husband knew how to help me. We did exactly what she taught us and we can't thank her enough!”
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"Her massages were everything. That and her calm presence allowed me to fully relax and let go so my body could do the rest!"
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