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General Information |
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bellybirthandbeyond@yahoo.com |
Can you provide a reference at this time?: |
Yes |
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Wahoo, NE |
How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth? |
About 50; Lincoln and Omaha and surrounding towns |
Phone number for initial contact? |
(402) 560-6003 |
Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact: |
Any |
How many years have you been providing labor support services? |
1 year from training |
How many births have you attended as of June 2011? |
1 |
Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births? Please explain your comfort level... |
Home and select hospital births |
What is the maximum number of births you feel comfortable attending each month? |
1 |
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Training & Credentials |
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What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support? |
I am currently in my pre-certification phase through toLabor. I have had doulas with both of my children and have attended one birth so far. I have been researching doula work and birth for several years. |
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Do you have any current plans for additional training? |
Yes; I am attending postpartum doula training summer 2011 and attend conferences and other trainings here and there as they come up. |
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Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding? |
Yes; I believe support is a very important component to being successful with breastfeeding. |
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Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients? |
Yes; I provide several postpartum appointments and help with breastfeeding, light cleaning tasks, preparing light meals, and assisting with baby care. |
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If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area? |
I have only attended one birth so far. I believe my strong points are assisting with breastfeeding, baby care, and helping with light cleaning tasks. |
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Miscellaneous Information |
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How many times do you typically meet with couples prior to attending their birth? |
2 - 3 unless more appointments are needed for special circumstances. |
Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples? |
Yes, this can be arranged. |
Do you assist with finding backup services in case you are unable to attend due to illness or sudden conflicts?
If not, would you encourage your couple to find a 2nd choice doula for backup? |
Yes |
If it felt "right" to you & your client, would you ever consider working as a team with another beginning doula to help her gain experience? |
Yes |
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Is it ok for other doulas to contact you to help secure their own reliable backup? |
Yes |
How do you honestly feel about attending a birth for a couple you have never met either as a last minute doula or backup doula? |
I feel having a doula is very important, regardless of whether or not we've had the chance to meet. |
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How do you describe yourself religiously? |
Christian |
How does your religion effect how you work with clients? |
I will work with anyone regardless of their religion, as long as they are comfortable with that. |
Do you provide a doula contract for detailed expectations of your care to be signed by all parties? |
Yes |
Have you ever worked with same sex couples? |
No, but I would. |
Amanda Plouzek
