Serving all of RI, some areas of MA/CT
401.954.6556/Natalie@RIdoula.com
What is a Doula?
A Birth Doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor. Research has shown that the presence of a doula can significantly and positively effect a woman's birth experience, and be helpful to the partner's role during labor. Interventions overall are decreased by 40%, including c-sections.
A doula also provides pre-natal visits to provide you with informational support throughout your pregnancy, including birth planning. A doula may be just what you need to transform your birth experience into a satisfying, positive experience!
About Me
I reside in Rhode Island with my husband of four years and my two little girls. I'm a stay at home mom, and I love my job! I've experienced two un-medicated, natural childbirths in a hospital setting. I became interested in becoming a Birth Doula after having my first baby girl in 2006. I am now pursuing it passionately after attending a friends beautiful home birth. I believe in natural birth as the safest option for mother and baby, in most cases. Women remember their birthing experiences forever, I want to help them have a positive experience that they are happy to remember. Laboring women should have an environment of communication, support, and nurturing care. Birth is amazing! It is my passion and privilege, to serve women through their journey of pregnancy and birth. (Picture below taken in 2007, my first bundle of joy!)
My Services
*I support any kind of birth, natural or other.
*Complimentary initial consultation.
*Three pre-natal visits to get to know you and create a birth plan.
*Continuous labor support (also in the event of a c-section).
*One hour of immediate postpartum support, and one postpartum visit.
*A trusted back-up doula will be on-call if I am unable to attend your birth.
Doula Fee: Contact me
Natalie Linden (DONA trained)
To schedule a consultation or just to chat contact: Natalie@RIdoula.com or call 401.954.6556Links:
www.DONA.org (My doula certifying organization)
www.RIBaby.com (Forum for RI moms!)
www.carenetRI.org(Crisis Pregnancy Center)
www.klmphotographyri.com (Pregnancy & Newborn Portraits)
www.breastfeeding.com (Link to one of my listings, and helpful info!)