The benefits of continuous support from an experienced doula are measurable: shorter labor, fewer complications, reduction of c-section rates, less need for medical intervention and more.

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Name: Shelly Smith
Location: San Jose, California
Phone: 408-927-0100
Email address: shelly19@pacbell.net

Services: As your doula I will stay with you from active labor (even while you're still at home) until after your baby is born. Laboring positions, pain coping techniques, massage and other physical and emotional support are just a few of the services I offer.

I also include at least one prenatal visit and at least one postpartum visit. I accept clients as far north as Redwood City and as far south as Morgan Hill.

Qualifications: Fully trained by Blossom Birth. Volunteer Doula for teen program. Member of DONA and various other birth organizations.

Personal notes: I love everything having to do with pregnancy, labor, delivery, breastfeeding and babies. Becoming a doula has allowed me to stay close to this wonderful facet of life. I will be on call 24 hours a day starting two weeks prior to your due date, although once you've chosen me as your doula, I hope you'll call on me whenever you'd like.