FITMOM Childbirth Philosophy and Background

FITMOM Birth Services™ is founded in the belief that a woman's choices need to be supported. Education and information provides women and their partners with the tools needed to make choices they are completely comfortable with. Knowledge is a powerful tool that can provide women added confidence and comfort as they journey through motherhood. Dads and other partners are viewed with similar needs and deserve support and complete involvement during the entire process.

A doula is a professionally trained, sensitive and experienced labor support person that guides a woman and her family through childbirth. Your doula will help you prepare prior to birth with 2-3 prenatal visits and provide hands on pain management techniques during the birth followed with a postnatal visit to follow up the birth and provide additional support. Our partners like the fathers or other loved one(s) who attend the birth are viewed by the doula as an integral and primary source of love and support. Guidance and education are provided by way of a variety of resources. By providing mom and partners with as much information as possible, the doula gives them additional tools to help create the birth plan that is right for them. doula's are there to assist mothers while helping to totally involve partners in the process.

Current research has shown us that using a professional doula during labor provides you the following benefits:
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

FITMOM doula PACKAGE $900.00
You will receive 2-3 prenatal visits. In these visits you will be provided education on childbirth, practice in labor and birth positions for mom, and hands on pain management practice for your other birth partners (friends, relatives, husband), as well as assistance with developing your"Birth plan".
Attendance at the birth by your FITMOM doula can begin at your home in early active labor and by your side hands on support for the laboring woman and dad or other birth partners will continue through labor. Once your baby is born your doula can remain with you and your partner for up to 2 hours.
A postnatal visit can be scheduled at your convenience at which time your doula can offer support, as you may need. This may come in the form of breastfeeding assistance; help with older children or even cooking your family a meal!

The Postpartum doula's role is to provide education, non-judgmental support, companionship, and assist with the newborn care and family adjustment. Some of the assistance your doula could provide include breast feeding support, meal preparation, care for the baby while mom rests, errands, sibling care, laundry and light housekeeping, instruction on baby care and massage, and well deserved massages for new moms. All packages are tailored to the needs of the family. Call for a consultation.

FITMOM POSTPARTUM doula PACKAGES

FITMOM DOULA PACKAGE $900.00

Includes:

• Phone Support as needed
• 2 prenatal visits total 3 hours
• 1 personal fitness/birth readiness session 1 hour
• Labor support and Birth attendance
• 1 postpartum visit
• Completed Birth Story

FITMOM POSTPARTUM DOULA

Day and Night Post Partum Services available as well as experienced Doulas with multiples. Prices range from $25/hr to $30/hr

FITMOM Childbirth education will provide sound knowledge of the stages of pregnancy, labor and delivery as well as what to expect the first six weeks. You will receive extra support around labor and delivery positioning with hands on experience for the mom to be and dad or other birth partners. This series also addresses childbirth interventions, breastfeeding, and resource and referrals to what is available before during and after the birth of your baby. We customize our classes to meet the often very busy schedules the mom to be and her partner with various package choices to meet your needs.

Private Session 6 hours $250.00
3/ 2 hour visits
2/3 hour visits
1/6 hour visits

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TESTIMONIALS 

"Too often women are expected to "do it all". Having a baby is a major life change and the support of a non-family member during the process, to provide unbiased help and encouragement, is the key to making it a positive experience."
~ Cathy P.

"I don't know how we would have managed with out our very special doula."
~ Bonnie M.

"Our doula's calming presence enabled me to relax and really concentrate on contractions and my husband to help me with massage. I believe that we would not have had a successful VBAC without our doula being there."
~ Susanne H.
"The doula was integral to creating a positive birth experience for the patient."
~ Dr. C. Bernard

"Like most new parents we approached the birth of our daughter excited but nervous. Our doula's calm and reassuring presence helped build our confidence for what lay ahead.

She provided us with enormous comfort and support throughout the entire birth process, and made it a memorable experience.

We look forward to having FITMOM doula share the birth of our second child"
Michelle and John Loh

CONTACT FITMOM BIRTH SERVICES
416.920.5262
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