A doula is somebody to support families through times of transition. For me, this includes providing non-judgmental emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy, birth and/or postpartum.
I will support you during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. During active labor, I will come to you whenever you would like me present. I am available for booked clients via text/phone any time, and will respond as soon as I can. I am on-call for clients two weeks before their due date until the baby arrives.
When is Justice going to support a client?
Is Justice Trained?
I have completed training with DONA International for birth doula support. I have completed all of the work required for certification, but cannot submit my paperwork because it isn't complete. I have attended births and forgotten to ask one of the nurses to fill out a form for me. That's legitimately the main reason I am not yet certified. I am not sure I will seek certification, since DONA International has many consistent fees associated with maintaining certification, and I am a broke grad student. I am currently completing coursework to earn certification as a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist with the Newborn Care Training Academy.
Whether you have an epidural, a c-section, or an unmedicated birth, I will support you. My clients must have licensed medical professionals as part of their suppourt network. If you are having a hospital, birth center, or home birth, I will support you. I will not take on clients who are planning an unassisted birth. I do not catch babies.
Why hire a doula?
A doula is somebody to support you without judgment. I use evidence-based resources and care to support your goals for birth and postpartum. I am not a medical professional, so I do not diagnose or treat any medical condition. I support families in their goals for caregiving and self-care. If you are planning to have loved ones with you for birth, my role is to support them as well.
^ My hand with the itty bitty hand
of one of the babies I've nannied for.