I have assisted laboring women in home, freestanding birth centers and hospital births. I share education and empowerment prenatally and throughout the decision making process.

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Name: Lynn Norton
Location: Stratford, Connecticut
Phone: 203-394-3854
Email address: hsmaternal@optonline.net

Services: During Pregnancy: •In-home Doula visits •Resources & information •Emotional support •Unlimited telephone consultations •Identification of comfort measures •Assistance writing birth plan During Labor and Birth: •Emotional & physical support •Practical suggestions to partner •Assistance with comfort measures •Relaxation, affirmation, & visualization •Suggestions for effective positioning •Explanation of options •Advocacy •Reinforcement of the woman's accomplishments in labor and birth •Breastfeeding assistance and support

Qualifications: Nationally certified by the Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators (ALACE)

Personal notes: Having 2 beautiful young daughters of my own and have attended 30+ births, I bring with me both personal and professional experience, and a strong commitment to mother-centered childbirth.