Birth and Postpartum Service
Evenstar Doula is dedicated to helping families in the Seattle area get off to a great start! I provide physical, emotional, and educational support to families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Name: Heather Osterman-Thorne
Location: North Bend, Washington
Phone: 425-830-2993
Email address: Bakkha@centurytel.net
Services: Pregnancy - Emotional support, education about childbirth and newborn care, assistance designing a birth plan, in home support during bed rest
Birth - Continuous care during labor, emotional support, suggestions to help labor progress, comfort measures, relaxation techniques, communication with the medical staff, reassurance and perspective for parents
Postpartum - Help craft a birth story for your family, emotional support, lactation support, meal preparation, assistance with siblings and pets, light housekeeping, household errands, education about postpartum care for mother and baby
Sacred Birth - Assistance creating a spiritually rewarding birth experience!
Qualifications: Labor Support Course from Seattle Midwifery School;
Postpartum Doula Course from Seattle Midwifery School;
Advanced continuing education courses from BirthLove with Gloria Lemay;
First Aid and CPR for adults, children, and infants from the American Red Cross;
Ordained Wiccan Minister;
Mother of three amazing children
Personal notes: I believe strongly in promoting whole family wellness! I don't work for just the mother. Partners and siblings are important too! Birth is such a transformative event. Every family deserves a doula...
I practice anywhere within an hours drive of North Bend: Bellevue, Renton, Redmond, Issaquah, Federal Way, Monroe, Seattle, Auburn, and all places in between.
Website: http://www.evenstardoula.com