As a doula i feel it is essential that every birth be a memorable and empowering delivery, whether the delivery is natural or with the use of medical assistance. With a Doctor or with a Midwife.

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Name: Melanie Ochitwa CD (DONA)
Location: Edmonton, Beaumont and surrounding areas, Alberta
Phone: 780 929 5694
Email address: joy-usbirths@telus.net

Services: Through 2 prenatal visits I will help you and your partner identify your priorities and wishes for your birth experience. We will go over your birth plan and I will inform you of the many options in positions and pain relief you may find will help during your exciting day. We'll go through my 'Bag of Tricks' and try out my Birth Ball. My hands are my best tools but I have other tools for anyone else to try out. I will be on call 24 hours a day, whenever you need me. With continuous emotional,physical and informational support throughout labor and in the first few postpartum hours you and your partner will feel you have made many informed decisions about your birth. With special photos and a birth story to hold on to,you and your partner will understand even more how together we have made your day as 'Joy~Us' as possible.

Qualifications: Trained at Grant McEwen College Certified through DONA

Personal notes: I am a mother of 3 wonderful children. I have a very supportive husband and great family close by, to help in the drop of a hat. I have been helping friends and family for years have babies and have absolutly never loved it more.I am also on the Executive Commitee of the Doula Association Of Edmonton.I am thrilled to be able to be involved in such an incredible day!