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I will hold your hand (literally & figuratively), throughout the whole birth process, with preparation that takes you from feeling: 

* FEARFUL * UNCERTAIN *ANXIOUS
to:
* EXCITED * CONFIDENT * CALM

As your doula, I'm here to help you be the BOSS of your own birth!

Ashley Booth Young

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This is your           , your           and your              

provide facts on all sides of every decision

help you feel confident in making your own decisions

help you manage pain and discomfort

know the signs and stages of labour to help estimate which stage you are at




preach my views and opinions

make decisions for you

take away ALL pain or  discomfort

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As your doula I do:

BODY

BABY

BIRTH!

This is your           , your and your 

not that

"Lori's calming energy, reassuring words and great support for her clients are just fantastic!
She is an amazing doula and I recommend her to all of my clients!"

SURREY MIDWIFE 

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MORE DEETS ON LORI

I’m Passionate about all things babies & birthing!
I love birth! I love being a birth doula!

Lori!

Although the popularly desired outcome is "healthy mother, healthy baby," I think there is room in that equation for a "happy, non-traumatized, empowered, and elated mother and baby."

I believe BIRTH IS:

Chaotic

Complicated

Straightforward

Peaceful

Safe

Unique

Magical

Dangerous

Cookie-Cutter

Medical

Primal

Artificial

Autonomous

Robotic

Main Event

the big day - your birth

Opening Act

preparation & anticipation

Encore

postpartum

3 components  of BIRTH DOULA SUPPORT

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Opening Act

PREPARATION & ANTICIPATION

Main Event

THE BIG DAY - YOUR BIRTH!

Encore

* I will be by your side for 1-2 hours after the birth to assist with first feeding, & get you settled in with your new baby. 
The postpartum period is a time for physical recovery, rest and adjustment in your new family dynamic. I have your back for any support needed. 
* 1 X Postpartum Visit (1-2 hours) to assist with anything you need (feeding, baby care, mama care, etc.)
* 24/7 access via text or emails for 6 weeks  for any further support needed from me. 

What is included in the Birth Doula Support Package?

* 24/7 Email and Text Support (from the moment of hire) for anything you need. 
* A VIP Client Portal with evidence-based information on all things birthing.  
* Monthly Connection Calls by request  
* 3-4 hours of In-Person Prenatal Education and Planning (aka 'Buffet of all-things-birth-prep!') covering:  
- The physiological process of childbirth
- Stages of Labour
- What birth looks and feels like
- Partner Support
- Navigating the medical system
- Decision making surrounding your birth options
- Birth Plan Preparation (Helping you create a simple & clear medical directive of your vision & & preferences)

* Virtual Support during early labour
* Continuous in-person physical & emotional support during active labour
* A 'treasure-chest' of comfort measures and coping strategies, but the main tools I use are: My hands (for amazing hip squeezes).My breath (as a yoga instructor it's our best coping tool in natural labour.)
My body (literally shoulders to lean on, & figuratively my energy, calming nature, encouragement & motivation.)
* Use of my MAMA TENS MACHINE. These electrodes are 'all-the-rave' in birth!  
*Partner Support - I'm there to keep them hydrated, rested, and confident in the birthing process and your ability to birth  your baby. Teamwork makes dreamwork! I don't replace your partner, we are the dynamic-duo supporting you!

$1600 + GST

POSTPARTUM

DISCOUNT FOR 2nd/MULTIPLE VAGINAL BIRTHS
flexible payment plans available

I could state a bunch of studies, provide supporting evidence and facts that say having a doula is a must-have for your birth, but let’s keep it simple and sum up the qualities I offer as part of your birth team:

Knowledge


Lori's Lucky 7 Doula Traits

PATIENCE

CONFIDENCE

CALM

REASSURANCE

ENERGY

RESPECT

good things come to those who wait! i allow space for the birth process to unfold, allowing you the time you need to birth your baby.

i present evidence-based research in a un-biased and non-judgmental way. i take the complexity out of the birth process, and simplify it with facts and information.   

i believe in your your ability to birth your baby and that birth is a natural, physiological process.

when exhaustion and doubt creep in, i remind everyone in the birth space of the physiological process of birth. i ensure everyone remembers that you know how to birth your baby!

birth can have twists, turns and detours. my emotions surrounding the process are always calm, and i ensure the birth space and those within it also feel this calm! birth is safe!

it's a marathon, not a sprint! Birth can be long and exhausting. i bring a constant loving energy from start to finish. i share this steady stream of enthusiasm with you, your partner, and everyone in the birth space.

birth has a uniqueness. i respect your individual choices surrounding how you choose to birth your baby!

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“Lori is a coach, a cheerleader, a person you don’t want to birth without. I was firm in my birthing plan and she had my back throughout helping have the most amazing births. My partner took naps (ate cookies she brought just for him) and also benefitted from her taking care of everyone involved.”

“Lori was there for my delivery when my husband was not able to make it and I couldn’t have felt more loved and supported. There were many situations that came up that were stressful and challenging and she was right by my side ensuring I had all of the “facts”, never judging me, and also helping me have my voice heard when I was too tired to speak louder.”

“I asked Lori to be at my birth last minute when I got this gut feeling I would need her and she didn’t disappoint. She kept my partner calmer, got along so well with the nursing staff, and brought this bag of things she knew would help me like a hair tie for my long hair, or a cloth that smelled like Lavender! Lori is the best!”

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