Welcome to Life Links Doula Services: now accepting Jan., Feb., & March due dates
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | up to 40-mile radius
WHAT WE DO
Monica provides physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after childbirth.
Why is this important?
Evidence shows that the continuous presence of a doula in labor results in reduced rates of: induction, use of pain medication, Cesarean deliveries, and other important benefits to the mother and their baby.
Having a doula by your side may not only minimize the occurrence of unwanted or adverse outcomes, but also improves satifaction rates in birth.
Monica's compassionate approach (and undivided attention throughout labor), facilitates positive birth experiences for clients and couples to cherish indefinitely.
Doula Services
BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE | $850 - $900 (depending on needs and location)
Included are the following:
- Prenatal consultation & Postpartum planning
- Personalized 'Labor Dress Rehearsal'
- In-person labor support at your Home, Birth Center, or Hospital begining from the onset of active labor (or early labor as requested)
- Natural pain management methods
- Comfort Measures*
- Coaching & Relief for your primary support person(s)
- Immediate Postpartum Care
- Lactation & Breastfeeding support
- VBAC support
- Photography as requested to commemorate your special day
- Books & Materials available on loan
- Referrals for mom & baby up to 6 weeks postpartum
- Unlimited Text & Email support during regular business hours beginning upon hire
- 24/7 'on-call' availability from 37 weeks until the birth of your child
*LED candles, essential oils, birth & peanut balls, hot & cold packs, massage rollers, affirmation cards, visual aids, a rebozo shawl (and more), are available for you to incorporate during labor as you wish.
These tools, along with hands-on techniques, promote labor progression and a relaxing atmostphere, in order to lovingly help bring your baby earthside.
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To reserve birth doula services & guarantee Monica's availability:
a 50% (nonrefundable) deposit is due upon at time of contract signing.
Balance due by 37 weeks.
Complementary Consultation
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
To book a free, non-obligatory consultation via Zoom, click the BOOK button below, then follow the prompts. Once your appointment has been confirmed, I will send you the meeting link.
I look forward to answering any questions you may have and seeing if we're a good fit!
About Monica
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Married with four beautiful children to the love of my life, I have a background in occupational therapy. I'm a PRN OT at a local skilled nursing facility. And enjoy spending time with family, walking or biking the harbor, and watching dolphins.
I became a doula simply because I love birth! Repeatedly in awe of and amazed by the process itself and the effects it had on me, I found my second calling and answered it.
My personal experiences revealed that the way you are treated in childbirth has long-lasting impacts on your mind, body and emotions. Mindful, I bring a calming energy, an assortment of comfort measures, and most of all huge heart to each birth I attend.
Thank you for considering me for birth doula services. It is an honor and privilege to serve clients on their incredible journeys to (and through) motherhood.
If I can be of assistance, please reach out. Can't wait to hear from you!
