Meet Your Doula
Hi there!
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I'm a birth (DONA trained) & postpartum (WCPS trained) doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, and maternity/birth/newborn photographer (B + B Family Photography). I recently came into this area of expertise after experiencing the birth of my first daughter, Hattie Jean.
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are a special time that should be filled with excitement, joy, rest, peace, and confidence in what you're experiencing. However, more often than not these special times can be clouded by feelings of anxiousness, fear, and doubt... but your birth can and should be different.
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There is an overwhelming amount of information to process and decisions to be made which is why I'm here to provide unbiased, evidence-based support for not only you, but you're family during this time of change. It's a beautiful thing to see families grow and life start over in a brand new way and each of you should look back with love for this experience.
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When I'm not doing birthy things you can find me enjoying family time, exploring the outdoors, drinking coffee, loving on my doggos, and finding community with friends.
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-Kaitlyn Henson
Services
Birth Doula
What is a birth doula?
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"a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible." - DONA international
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What are the statistically proven benefits?
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reduced use of Pitocin
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fewer requests for pain medication
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less likely to need forceps or vacuum
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reduced likelihood of cesarean birth
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likelihood of increased APGAR scores for baby
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greater satisfaction with your birth experience
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improved postpartum mental health
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and the list goes on and on!
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Postpartum Doula
What is a postpartum doula?
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"A postpartum doula provides evidenced-based information on things such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, mother-baby bonding, infant soothing, and basic newborn care." - American Pregnancy Association
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What are the benefits?
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increased confidence
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increased relaxation
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increased infant-family bonding
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reduced likelihood of stress
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support through possible postpartum depression
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and the list goes on and on!
Placenta Services
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Placenta Encapsulation
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Placenta Salves
Photography
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Maternity
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Birth
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Newborn
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***See B+B Family Photography (bbfamilyphotography) on Facebook for more information.