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Welcome to Nurtured Birth! I am a naturally minded, Certified Birth Doula, serving in Boise Idaho, and the surrounding area. I believe birth can be an empowering, sacred and transformative experience. I share evidence based information and education, along with emotional and physical support to help you during pregnancy, labor and postpartum.

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What is a Doula?

A birth doula is a professional who has been trained in childbirth to offer physical comfort, emotional support, educational guidance, and nonclinical advice to expectant mothers, those in labor, and those who have recently given birth. The goal of a doula is to ensure that women have a memorable, empowering, and safe birthing experience. Although the term "doula" often refers to a birth doula, there are also antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas. In addition to providing comfort, a doula also provides reassurance, and in some cases, advocacy for the mother.

Benefits of a Birth Doula

  • Lower c-section rate

  • More satisfying birth experience

  • Decreased need for pain medication

  • Increased likelihood of spontaneous labor

  • Decreased length of labor
     

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