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As your labor support provider, I accompany you during labor, as soon as you feel the need for me to be there I draw on my education as a massage therapist and experience of previously attended births to provide emotional support, physical comfort, and information you need to make informed decisions durring labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. I am independent and self-employed, working for you, not your caregiver or hospital. I will be available to you on call by cell phone 24 hours a day from the 37th week of your pregnancy until the baby is born.
After birth I remain with you until you feel comfortable, have sucessfully begun breastfeeding (if you choose) and your new family is ready for quiet bonding time. I am available by phone durring the first 48 hours after your baby is born, to help answer any questions, or offer my support in any way I can. I also offer infant massage 2 weeks after the birth of your baby.
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