The Massage Suite & Spa

Doula comes from the Greek word meaning servant-woman, is a person who provides assistance to a woman during childbirth in three specific areas providing: emotional support, physical comfort and information. A Massage Doula is a certified Massage Therapist that is also certified as a labor doula.

The doula will provide massage therapy during the pregnancy, doula support during child birth, and postpartum massage after the baby is born. Not only will she be coaching you through labor but will assist in training you in infant massage after the baby is born.

The Doula is your coach to a better pregnancy you and your partner will have the best support you need during this time.

Feel Free to call our office to set up the initial consultation.

Benefits of having Maternity Massage & Doula

• Shortens Labor time
• Increases the likelihood of natural birth
• Reduces requests for epidurals
• Reduces need for cesarean section
• Reduces the use of forceps Prepares the mother for delivery
• Provides a drug free method to ease aches & pains 
• Reduces physical/mental fatigue & stress
• Promotes relaxation
• Improves circulation
• Increases joint flexibility & alleviates stress on weight bearing joints
• Prepares the body for delivery
• Improves posture
• Reduces blood pressure
• Promotes better sleep
• Improves concentration
• Reduces anxiety
• Creates a sense of well being 
• Releases toxins from the muscles

What a Doula will do?

A Massage Doula will support you during your entire pregnancy.

Pre-Labor Coaching

An initial consult will be set up with you to discuss the birth plan. At this time you will discuss how much massage you expect and what we recommend. Also, you will be provided with a number of exercises that will assist you in labor, which you can practice at home.  After each of your Massage sessions you will be practicing these exercises to get you ready for the birth of your new baby!

Your doula is now part of your health care team, it is best to have her consult with your doctor to let them know you have a birthing coach. During your labor your doula will be present the entire time for your support.

Post-Labor

A new series of ache and pains will be present after labor. To increase recovery time we recommend that you receive massage therapy for four weeks after birth.

Infant massage will be taught to you and your partner that you can practice at home.