My Philosophy:

I believe that every childbirth is a birth of two - as we give birth to our babies, we give birth to ourselves. Something new is born in us, a new understanding, a new strength, a new being or a new faith. 

 In my doula practice I am committed to lead my clients toward a healthy, safe and empowering birth experience. An experience which meets their wishes, preferences, and belief system.  I take time to learn my clients, listen to them,  and make sure I am tuned with their needs.

My Doula Box of Tools:

I am familiar with the anatomy and physiology of birth, and I can recognize  risk symptoms and deviation from a healthy normal progress of labor. I am knowledgeable regarding the phases of labor and birth, and know to evaluate the progress of your labor.  With so many years of practice, I am familiar with medical interventions,  which means I can explain them,  help you in asking valuable questions, and lead you in making an informed decision regarding you birth.

I am also certified as a hypnotherapist, which allows me to lead  you in guided imagery and visualization.

To my practice I bring another skill- I studied groups leading with orientation of marital relationship. This training allows me to be sensitive to the couple's relationship, and to make sure your partner shares his role in your support group. I make sure to empower partners to take place in the birth and be present .

Among the techniques I use during birth are:

• Breathing techniques

• Positioning

• Massage

• Hydrotherapy

• Acupressure
  

• Visuallization

• Vocalization

• Relaxation

• Emotional support

•  Coaching tools

To have a free consultation meeting please contact me:

408-480-1389 or mamacenter@yahoo.com

What Does the Doula Service Include?

• Two prenatal meetings
• Advise in Writing your birth wish list
• Continuous support through phone and email until the birth
• Being on call for your birth 24/7 until the day of your birth
• Continuous support during the birth - at home and at the hospital.
• Supporting the first bonding and breastfeeding right after the birth if possible
• one home visit after the birth.

My certifications:

 I was trained to become a birth doula  for a full year. My training  included 100 hours of Labor and delivery shifts, joining midwives in their work at a hospital in Jerusalem, Israel.  

In addition I am certified as a childbirth educator, a group facilitator, a hypnotherapist ,and as a life coach. I integrate all of these into my doula practice.