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Meet the Doula: Laura
| Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:52 PM |
This monthly series is an introduction to doulas that serve the Phoenix area. Read more about the benefits of doula care HERE. Read more about how to choose a doula HERE.  Today's featured doula is Laura Nyman, DONA certified doula. Laura is a wife, mother and a former
Bradley™ instructor. She "retired" as an instructor and is now pursuing her goal to become a certified nurse midwife. Laura is in the Prescott area in
Arizona. Her doula services are available in the Prescott, Cottonwood,
and Flagstaff, as well as in the Phoenix Valley and in Kingman.When
was the first time you heard the word, “doula”? Probably the first time I heard of a
doula was in my first pregnancy. My Bradley™ childbirth teacher was also a
doula. How
did you decide that becoming a doula was part of your journey? I became a Bradley™ childbirth teacher
after my first birth. A year later, I was considering how Bradley™ classes are
great for pregnant couples, but it is only a certain type of couple who takes
classes - those who are already definitely decided on having a natural birth. I
wanted to be a doula to be able to help a greater variety of couples. Are
you a birth and/or a postpartum doula? I am a birth doula. How
long have you been a doula? I took my DONA doula training in April of 2009 and
attended my first births the next month, so it's been three years. I've been to
11 births as a doula, and am now DONA certified. What
do you enjoy the most about being a doula? My favorite thing about a doula is
being present at births - labor and birth is such an amazing thing to be
present for! What
is your philosophy when you go to a birth space? My philosophy is to support
the laboring mom and the Coach in working towards their own needs and wants.
Even if I may not have done the same thing they decided to do, I will go along
with what they want and try to make the experience as positive as possible for
them. How
do you work with and involve the Coach? In prenatal visits, I do ask
the Coach how involved he/she wants to be and what is expected of me. During
the actual labor, I try to be sensitive to who the mom wants around her - I am
totally willing to step back and let her and the Coach have privacy, or to step
in as the main support if needed. Usually what happens, though, is that both of
us are providing support - a common situation is that the Coach is holding her
hand and I am providing counter pressure on the back. What
is the toughest situation you have ever dealt with? How did you handle
it? A few labors come to mind where the
labor was difficult for the mother. I just kept up my support and was positive
and encouraging. What
keeps you working as a doula? I keep going as a doula
because I love doing it! What
does your fee cover – how many visits or hours? Is there a different
charge for a shorter labor or longer labor? My fee covers at least two
prenatal visits, being present at the labor/birth, and a postpartum visit. The
charge is the same for any length of labor. Do
you offer any other services to your clients? I offer a lending library of
lots of books to my clients, as well as handouts/articles. Just
for fun, what do you do when you are not doula-ing? When I'm not doula-ing, I am usually
taking care of my two little girls. Here is an excerpt from Laura's website that struck a chord with me: Birth - the initiation ritual of motherhood - is a life-changing
experience. A mother's satisfaction does matter; it's more than just
having a healthy baby and mother. Being prepared and supported is key in
a satisfactory birth. Laura's contact info: Phone: 801-528-1295 Email: [email protected] To "meet" other doulas in the area, click the "Meet The Doula" tag on the left side of this page. Disclaimer: It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical
advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to
determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House,
LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences
of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or
the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Categories: Doulas, Homebirth, Hospital Birth, Meet the Doula
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