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- What is a Doula?
- Why hire a Doula instead of a Nanny or cleaning person?
- What is Unique about MamaDoula?
- Are Doulas Medical Professionals?
- How Much Does It Cost?
- Are You a Member of Any Professional Organizations?
- Do You Accept Credit Cards?
- Do you deliver prepared food?
- What is a Doula?
Doula is a word meaning woman's helper. A doula is a trained professional, often a mom herself, who has received specialized education and has a passion for supporting other moms. A doula may be a woman with experience in mothering and/or certified by any number of organizations (for profit and not-for-profit) and/or belong to a professional society.
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- Why hire a Doula instead of a Nanny or cleaning person?
Doulas are professionals who focus on mentoring the new family, specifically new mothers, and who focus on creating a peaceful transition for the entire family. A doula provides mindful support, non-biased information (when asked) or referral, and hands-on nurturing care--most often directing her energy toward the new mom. Our doulas will always provide experienced, loving care to your precious newborn, but our focus is on anticipating and meeting the needs of the whole family.
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- What is Unique about MamaDoula?
MamaDoula is a small Vermont-based company and has been providing postpartum doula care since 2001. Our Director earned a masters degree in nurse-midwifery from Yale University School of Nursing and recieved numerous certifications. We will help you create a plan for thriving in the postpartum period by meeting with you one-on-one to determine your needs and preferences.
We also keep our small staff well-trained and supported, so that they can support you.
Our office is colocated in a beautiful LEED-certified "green" space in South Burlington's only integrative medical facility. We can provide you with an easy referral to lactation specialists, psychotherapists specializing in postpartum mood disorders, pre-and post-natal yoga classes, hyponotherapy, aromatherpists,and other complementary services designed to enhance postpartum wellness.
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- Are Doulas Medical Professionals?
No. Doulas do not make medical diagnoses or provide nursing care.
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- How Much Does It Cost?
We believe MamaDoula is an investment in your family and a way to honor your transition to motherhood during one of the most magical and sacred periods of life. Please inquire for rates.
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- Are You a Member of Any Professional Organizations?
MamaDoula maintains current membership in Doulas of North America (DONA). Our Director is a current member of a number of professional nursing associations, including the American College of Nurse Midwives and the Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association. We are also a proud member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR).
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- Do You Accept Credit Cards?
Yes
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- Do you deliver prepared food?
In accordance with Vermont law 18 V.S.A. Section 4358, MamaDoula is not licensed to prepare and deliver food to you. We are happy to shop for you and to prepare your favorite meals in your home.
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| While it is wonderful to be home, home for most women means work, and we have ignored the fact that the new mother needs to be resting and cared for. Being home in bed is just the place to be with your new baby. After getting married you took a honeymoon to have time away from responsibilities, be in love, and honor the new relationship. After giving birth, taking a "babymoon" is even more important. It's time to fall in love, climb in bed, skin to skin, count Dad in, and appreciate the amazing miracle and the new relationship in your lives! |
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