As your Doula/Birthing Assistant I will provide certain services designed to help you to be better prepared and more comfortable with the labor and delivery process.

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Name: Samantha L. Prichard
Location: Fenton, Michigan
Phone: (810) 629-0277 or (810) 735-6078
Email address: birthingassistant@yahoo.com

Services: SPECIAL DELIVERY Doulas & Birthing Assistants (810) 735-6078 or (810) 629-0277 Email: BirthingAssistant@yahoo.com or www.81x.com/birthingassist/laborassistant

*We offer Classes one on one or in a class setting.
*Home Visits
*Continuous Labor Support from Early Labor till Recovery
*At Home Pre Natal Visits/Post Natal Visits
*Referrals/How-to Information Sheets
*Financial Assistance Information
*Information on Free or Low Cost Insurance for Newborn

**Pre Natal and Post Natal Visits are to provide medical information, answer question and make/review birthing plan. Doulas and Birthing Assistants do not give diagnosis or replace your primary physician.

INFORMATION ON:

Managing a Difficult Labor
Comfort Measures for Labor
Information on your Newborn
Techniques for PAIN Reduction
Comfort Measures
Comfort Measures for Back Labor
Information on Stages in Labor
Alternate Breathing Method Positioning during Labor
Alternate PAIN MEDICATIONS
Medications used during Labor
Effects on Mother and Newborn

SLIDING SCALE FEE AVAILABLE

Qualifications: As a Doula, I accompany women in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience. I have received education for the Doula’s role from Heartspath Initiative, I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort and, as needed, communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and their techniques for comfort. I am independent and self-employed. As your Doula, I am working for you not your caregiver or hospital. A Doula does not do medical procedures nor replace the partner. Choosing a Doula.

Personal notes: I became a doula/birthing assistant because of the experience my husband and I went though with our daughter Breanna. After that happened, I vowed that no one should have to go through that again. I also wondered why there wasn't someone to help women with their questions/concerns. I later found out from my OB that there was. That is how I became a Doula.