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Birth with a Doula

WHO ARE WE?​

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Karen and Tara, the owners of Bump Birth & Beyond LLC are certified birth and postpartum doulas, as well as certified lactation professionals. Bump Birth & Beyond was started because they both experienced first hand the lack of

prenatal education, birth workers and postnatal lactation support in the surrounding area NC Counties: Cumberland, Harnett, Johnston, Sampson, Wake and Wayne.  Presently, they are working to build a team of community support, who are also passionate about supporting and encouraging families with new babies! Bump Birth & Beyond offers PRENATAL CLASSES, DOULA SERVICES, LACTATION SUPPORT AND RECENTLY ADDED  IN-HOME, OVERNIGHT NEWBORN CARE SPECIALISTS.  â€‹

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Most everyone understands the benefits of prenatal classes and lactation support,  but not everyone is acquainted with what a doula is or what a doula does...

WHAT IS A BIRTH  DOULA?

A birth doula is a professionally trained, support specialist, who provides emotional and physical support to an expectant mother.  A doula focus areas are in prenatal preparation (exercises, coping skills for pain), labor, birth and postpartum.  Birth doula do not replace the mother’s support partner.  A doula holds space for hpartner, so that her partner can process the birth of the new baby and show up for the mother long after our work is finished...  Being familiar with Spinning Babies, Karen & Tara incorporate their techniques in our prenatal appts, which help prepare mother for labor and birth.​

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A BIRTH DOULA?

Research shows that women who use a birth doula are:

  • Less likely to need Pitocin

  • Less likely to have a caesarean section

  • Less likely to use any pain medication

  • Less likely to need an epidural

  • More likely to rate their childbirth experience positively​

Birth Partners have said that when they had labor support from a doula:

  • Things were explained to them

  • Their questions were answered

  • Their labor support efforts were guided and effective

  • They could take breaks from emotional intensity of the labor without abandoning their laboring partner​​​

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WHAT IS A POSTPARTUM  DOULA ? 

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A postpartum doula provides evidenced-based information regarding infant feeding, emotional and physical  recovery from birth, mother-baby bonding, infant soothing and basic newborn care.  The main goal of a postpartum doula is to "mother the mother" and nurture the entire family as they transition into life with a new baby.  This would include helping mom and dad feel comfortable in their roles, sharing education on family adjustment and tending to the unique needs of the new mother.

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An example of  some of these duties may include:  Breastfeeding support, help with emotional and physical recovery following birth, light housekeeping so that mom will feel less overwhelmed, running errands, assist with diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting, light meal preparation, baby soothing techniques, siblings. Most postpartum  doulas can provide services for a family for a few days or up to a few weeks after baby is home.  Families may want a want a postpartum doula's assistance for 1-3 days a week or as many as 5 days a week. 

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WHY WE BECAME DOULAS?​

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We believe that every mother's birth experience is significant. As mothers ourselves, we understand the beauty and challenges of pregnancy and childbirth. We are dedicated to empowering expectant mothers to trust their bodies and instincts during labor and to provide compassionate support during the postpartum period. Our mission is to ensure that each family that crosses our path, receives the care and guidance they deserve.  Contact us for a doula interview, we are excited to help you navigate this transformative journey with confidence and grace!

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Blessings,

 Karen & Tara 

Call or Text:  910.406.4BBB (4222)

email: info@beyond.baby

 

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