"Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother." ~ Lin Yu-tang
Birth Day Wishes provides birth doula services, childbirth education, and Lamaze classes to women and their families in the Greater Williamsburg, VA area. This website contains information about the doula services, childbirth education and Lamaze classes provided by Lori Hill CD (DONA), LCCE.
As I move along on my path to becoming a midwife, I am now working toward a midwifery apprenticeship. If you are in need of a doula in Williamsburg, let me know, and I can direct you to some great local ladies! If you are interested in the option of homebirth in the Williamsburg area, I encourage you to check out the midwives of Seven Cities Midwifery.
http://www.sevencitiesmidwifery.com
Dou·la [doo-luh] n.
Ancient Greek word meaning: female servant. Modern definition: a woman experienced in childbirth who provides advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother and her family before, during, and just after childbirth.
Throughout the ages women have supported women in labor. A doula's role is to provide continuous support throughout labor. A doula's primary task is to create a safe environment for mom while modeling effective comfort measures for the dad/partner. In doing so, the doula helps raise the partner's confidence in their support of mom, and in turn, mom's confidence and trust in them. Learn more about Birth Day Wishes doula services and childbirth education classes, including Lamaze, in Williamsburg, Virginia.