Clinical trials have demonstrated that the presence of a doula is also associated with:

* Reduction of cesarean rates

* Reduction in use of forceps

* Less requests for epidurals

* Shorter labor

* Reduction in oxytocin augmentation

* Lower rates of newborn complications

* Reduction of maternal bleeding after birth

* Increased success with breastfeeding

* Reduction in postpartum depression

* Increased maternal satisfaction

Childbirth Education

The BabyMoon Doulas are also childbirth educators certified with Lamaze and Birthing From Within and a certified lactation counselor.  In addition to empowering parents with information pertaining to birth and the early postpartum period, we bring hands-on experience in having attended over 50 births each over a period of 4 plus years in hospitals in NYC, Brooklyn and Queens. 

As a certified Lamaze childbirth educator, Britt will meet you in your home to review what to look forward to on the day your labor begins; how will you want to handle early labor, labor as it progresses, when is the right time for you to transfer to the hospital, once in the hospital, what interventions are typically offered, which ones support a minimally interventive, vaginal birth, which once can make laboring naturally more difficult - how can you effectively communicate with your primary care provider and advocate for yourself in a hospital setting.  We will also discuss comfort techniques, watch some inspiring birth videos and discuss the uses of a birth plan. 

Alecia,  a certified lactation counselor, will meet you in your home  and will pick up where Britt leaves off:  When the baby is born - what are normal hospital protocols where your baby is concerned, how can you advocate for your baby and get breastfeeding off to a good start. She will discuss new born care and slings, mommy care and lactation. 

Karen, a certified massage therapist and  Birthing From Within mentor, will meet you in her massage studio in midtown Manhattan, where she has a pregnancy massage table.  She will teach you comfort techniques for your pregnancy and birth, teach your partner how to assist you in labor and discuss your dreams and your fears of childbirth.  What is it you need to know, personally, to be fully present and empowered for your birth? 

These three sessions of 1-2 hours each, cover preparation for birth, new infant care and feeding, and an exploration of the emotional and spiritual transformation that becoming a parent will mean in your life. From these individually designed sessions, you will take away with a deeper understanding of the normal birth process, increased ability to communicate effectively with your care provider, knowledge of your options and greater confidence in your body's ability to birth and in your family's ability to handle the miraculous changes that are coming your way!

The sessions are $200 each and you can enroll in any one or all three.