Providing professional labor support to women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

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Name: Sindea Horste
Location: Lynnwood, Washington
Phone: 425-778-6435
Email address: sindea@sindea.org

Services: Labor Doula: I provide a complimentary in-home consultation, upon agreeing to work together I will work with you during two prenatal visits in your own home. During these visits we will discuss your expectations, needs, fears, address any questions you may have, and work together on completing a birth plan. We may also review and practice labor positions and techniques. I will attend your labor and remain with you through the birth of your child for approximately two hours (this may be at home, in a hospital, or birth center). I provide two post-partum visits in your home. I am also available for unlimited phone and email support before and after the baby is born. Postpartum Doula: I am available to work with your family as soon as you give birth, or after you have had all that supportive family leave town! I provide breastfeeding support and education, give mom and/or dad a break to rest (shower, eat, etc), help with older siblings, light meal and light house help, etc.

Since I am also a photographer, I enjoy being able to capture life's moments on film, preferably in black and white! When attending a birth, I offer labor support as my number one priority, along with the joy of capturing the birth and baby's first moments. Typically I do this in black and white, for two reasons: -most of the time there are friends and family already taking photos in color -seeing the birth and first images of the baby's life together are softened by the black and white images. I am also available for location portraiture.

Qualifications: Completed the Labor Support course at Seattle Midwifery School in 1997. Certified Labor Doula and member of PALS, DONA, and CAPPA. I am also a Birthing From Within Mentor, as well as a Lactation Educator and Peer Counselor for La Leche League.

Personal notes: I am the mother to two wonderful little boys, Raiden and Teegan (also known as Indi). I am married to Geoff. Raiden was born in a hopsital with the wonderful help of my husband and two outstanding doulas. When pregnant with Raiden I realized being a doula was something I wanted and needed to do. Teegan was born at home with the help of my husband, good friend for support and two fabulous midwives. Two unique and wonderful birth experiences.