The document describes the role and services of birth doulas, emphasizing their support before, during, and after childbirth. It outlines various offerings, including prenatal consultations, educational workshops, and emotional support, along with evidence of the benefits of using a doula. Additionally, it highlights tailored service packages and the importance of nurturing mothers through practices such as yoga and mother blessing ceremonies.

1. Empowering Families

2. "A doula is a person who attends the birthing family before, during, and just after the birth of the baby. The doula
is trained to deliver emotional support from home to hospital, ease the transition into the hospital environment,
and be there through changing hospital shifts and alternating provider schedules.
The birth doula kailua serves as a labor coach and information source to give the mother and her partner the
added comfort of additional support throughout the entire labor. She encourages and promotes self-advocacy,
informed choice, and excellent communication between the mother and care providers." -- CAPPA
What exactly is a birth doula?

3. If you want to expand your knowledge about the childbirth process then our class is for you. You will learn about
the actual process of birth, labor comfort, and relaxation techniques. We offer this as a group and in the privacy of
your own home. The workshop generally lasts approximately 3-4 hours. We encourage that this class be attended
by the pregnant mom and her primary support person (who ever will be with her during the delivery).
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Loving Birth Workshop

4. A Mother Blessing is a beautiful and unique way to honour the mother, spend time with her, share stories, debrief
fears and to instill confidence and strength.A Mother Blessing can be a completely healing and loving time for a
mother-to-be, at a time when we need to nurture our mothers more than ever.
Mother's Blessing Ceremony

5. Through the practice of prenatal yoga, expectant mammas can develop strength, stamina and stability while
becoming aware of how the practice needs to be modified for their changing bodies. With this connection we turn
inwards to cultivate internal resources we will draw on during labor and birth. Therefore we have on our staff, a
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) who teaches private classes and a weekly class at Aloha Yoga Kula located in
Kailua.
Yoga Therapy

6. Even families who wish to birth privately, without a doula attending their birth, can still benefit from prenatal
support. Our prenatal support package includes:
A prenatal visit where we will go over your plans for birth and give you tips for managing your labor
Phone and email availability to answer any questions or to help you find local resources
A postpartum visit
Prenatal Support

7. Our 90 minutes prenatal consultations are a great way to give an expecting family an extra boost of confidence.
During the consultation,you will learn some tips & tricks for coping with labor and effective ways to communicate
your desires to your care provider. These consultations are especially beneficial to families who are not planning to
hire a doula for their upcoming birth.
Prenatal Consulations

8. Belly casting is a great way to document the time you spent carrying your little one(s). Many people use them as a
"bowl" as decoration on a dresser or table in the nursery. Some people choose to mount and hang them on the
wall. Whatever you choose to do, you won't be disappointed, this keepsake will last a lifetime.
Belly Casting

9. Dynamics change as a family expands. This is a fun and interactive workshop for big brother or sister to be. It is
designed for ages 2-12. We understand that children learn through play and hands on activities. During this class
the children will be able to express their feelings about mom being pregnant and welcoming the new baby. They
will learn what the new baby will look like, sound like, and feel like. They will also learn how to bond with the new
baby and ways help out momma. Each workshop is designed to accommodate each family's needs and wants.
Sibling Support

10. What is the evidence for birth doulas?
31% decrease in the use of Pitocin
28% decrease in the risk of C-section
12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
Why use a doula?

11. We offer completely tailored packages. In our opinion there is no one shoe fits all package. Please call us to set
up a consultation. We would love to meet with you.
We offer special discounts for our military families.
All of our packages include:
Interview and at least 1 prenatal meeting depending on how many weeks left before estimated due date.
Interview and at least 1 prenatal meeting depending on how many weeks left before estimated due date.
Crafting and editing birth plan
1 prenatal class at Aloha Yoga Kula
1 private yoga class
Homemade jar of belly butter
Packages

12. Phone, text and facetime availability to answer any questions and to help you find local resources.
Emotional, physical and informational support through labor and delivery.
Use of aromatherapy during labor and birth.
Staying one to two hours after you deliver your baby to help facilitate bonding and breastfeeding if desired.
A one-hour postpartum visit where we go over your birth time line.
We offer many ad ons to our services, including but not limited to:
A prenatal massage in the comfort of your home.
Essential oils
Yoga therapy
Placenta encapsulation
Mother's Blessing Ceremony
Postpartum services
Packages

13. About Us :
Proudly serving the island of O'ahu since 2014. Shine Birth Services is a co-op of
Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Registered Yoga Teachers and Placenta
Encapsulators ready to serve you.
Website : postpartum doula oahu
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