Today, Doula refers to a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a woman before, during, and immediately after birth. A Doula... is a Greek word meaning "a woman who serves." recognizes birth as a key life experience that the mother will carry in her heart all her life. understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor. assists …
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Prenatal
Assistance in preparing for the upcoming birth
Support
Support and information via phone, email, and Facebook
Baby Day
Continuous support and comfort measures when baby day arrives.
Postpartum
Support and follow-up in the early postpartum period
Meet Your Doula
Beth West, CD(DONA)
Hello! I am a Certified Birth Doula, having completed my training and certification through DONA International. In addition to my certification, I've completed a Spinning Babies workshop, and advanced doula training on Supporting VBAC Families. I initially became interested in the doula field through my own various birth experiences. My first birth was induced in a hospital setting. My second was a natural, hospital birth that ended in a …
Where Does Agape Birth Services Serve?
North Eastern Kansas Doula
Beth serves as a birth doula throughout NE Kansas and NW Missouri. Service area is within about a 50 mile radius of Atchison, KS. Cities include: Atchison, KS; St. Joseph, MO; Leavenworth, KS; Lansing, KS; Topeka, KS; Platte City, MO; Weston, MO; Hiawatha, KS; Savannah, MO; Oskaloosa, KS; Effingham, KS. Beth is willing to travel outside of her service area, especially for rural clients. Additional travel fees may apply. …