Your journey to motherhood starts here…
As a Mother, Nonna (Grandmother), and retired Army Soldier, Juanita has always had a servant's heart. After serving 24 years in the United States Army, she wanted to continue to serve in her community. As a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Juanita aims to provide personalized physical & emotional support. In addition to supporting you through this process, she will provide evidence-based information before, during and after pregnancy. Her goal is to give you and your family the attention and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your pregnancy and labor process.
Birth Doula Support Packages
As your doulas, it is important to us that you are as prepared as possible for labor/birth and all the things that will come on this journey. We support you with tools to boost your confidence on this journey of unknowns.
Virtual Doula Support
Choosing birth support during uncertain times can be extremely difficult. Becoming pregnant and giving birth is argumentatively one of the most important times and days of your life.
Postpartum Care Packages
Many women are unprepared for what follows childbirth and we’re here to help navigate the transition. We offer services for expectant parent(s) in all stages of their journey in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.
FAQs
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A Doula is a professional labor assistant who provides physical and emotional support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. For instance, a doula might offer: Attention to physical comfort through techniques such as touch and massage and assistance with breathing.
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Partners and doulas make an awesome team. The role of the partner is elevated when a doula is involved. Studies show that partners most commonly report higher satisfaction in birth when a doula is present. Your partner and family bring a loving, emotional connection and intimate knowledge, while your doula provides knowledge, resources, and physical support. Everyone together creates a team, your team.
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A doula is a professional labor assistant who provides physical and emotional support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. For instance, a doula might offer:
Attention to physical comfort through techniques such as touch and massage and assistance with breathing
Emotional reassurance, comfort, and encouragement
Information about what's happening during labor and the postpartum period, including explanations of procedures
Help with facilitating communication between you and the hospital staff
Guidance and support for loved ones
Assistance with breast-feeding
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As a doula, I do not perform any physical examinations.
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We are not medical professionals, so we don’t do medical tasks or offer medical advice. While we may offer suggestions to our clients of questions they can ask their provider, we would never make decisions for our clients in that capacity. The physician and nurses are there for the physical wellbeing of the baby and parent, and we are there for emotional wellbeing. We’re part of the birth team, and each of us plays an important part.
