About Me
Hi! My name is Shantel! I am a full spectrum doula trained through Doula Training International. Prior to becoming a doula, I worked with children in a daycare/camp setting for over 9 years, as well as supporting families as a nanny.
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As a postpartum doula, I have experience supporting families with both daytime and overnight care. I enjoy helping with cooking, cleaning, running errands, and breastfeeding support. I love working with children and helping families.
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I began my doula journey 5 years ago after learning about birth workers and the crisis amongst pregnant people in hospitals. While studying abroad in England, I learned how common doulas were, specifically in Europe. Upon returning home I began my focus on birth work.
My mission is to help the birthing person feel safe and have full autonomy over their body as they give birth, as well as support pregnant people and parents through their journey welcoming a new baby. I allow families to be heard and will always put the birthing person’s and the baby’s needs first to ensure the birthing and postpartum plans are met.
Families love my kind, understanding, and patient nature. I believe in providing the best possible care to ensure I am doing my part to help families feel supported during their birthing and postpartum experience.
Doula- ing
"The act of Educating, Respecting, Caring, Empowering, Listening, Embracing, Loving, Advocating for and Assisting pregnant people Prenatally, during Labor and Postpartum"
Services
Labor Support
Providing emotional and physical support for the birthing person and their partner. Through prenatal appointment, resources and education throughout
pregnancy and helps you prepare for your upcoming birth. During your labor and birth, providing support and a helping hand as you embark on this new journey.
Postpartum Support
Providing each family with support to help find out their needs. Some of the postpartum services that are performed include:
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Breastfeeding support
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Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth
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Light housekeeping
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Assistance with newborn
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Light meal preparation
Loss Support
Providing the family with resources and emotional and physical support during this traumatizing and devastating experience.