Birth Doula - Trained Labor Support

Jodi Phinney
Serving the Seacoasts of ME, NH & MA
Phone: 207 329 2773
facebook: www.facebook.com/adoulaforme
web: www.adoulaforme.com

I can make a big difference by creating an environment where moms have an easier time tapping into their instincts and their partner feels comfortable being an active support person. When moms feel supported and are tuned in to the process, they are more present and labor runs more smoothly.

I am focusing on births full-time. With no children and a very flexible work schedule at Birth Roots I am able to be available for you.

I am a caring, objective and supportive doula who is attentive to the emotional issues surrounding birth. I will provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to mothers & families before, during and after the childbirth process.

“a doula for me” services include one to two prenatal appointments, help creating and maintaining your birth plan, unrestricted phone support, continuous hands-on support during labor and birth through first latch at breast or bottle feeding (or the first 2 hours after birth), birth story, and a postpartum visit, scheduled according to your needs. Please contact me with any questions.

A few additional services I will offer as your birth doula:
enhance your birth experience
give you full one-on-one care & support
enhance the birth experience for your expectant partner
lead you through relaxation exercises
will act as your main support person
will recommend varied positions and comfort measures to use
improve your experience with breastfeeding
encourage better parent-baby bonding
help to decrease incidence of postpartum depression

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This is one of my favorite time of day. The sun is still low. The breeze is rippling the water just slightly. The scrub growth is swaying. The shadows are long. The cut grass smells perfect. It's peaceful in my little slice of heaven. Even the golfers are a bit more subdued. Is that possible? They're pretty mellow. I can hear some morning doves breathing their mating call. I can wish to see their mating walk again. That's the best!

The grass under my feet tickles with it's dew. And funny enough I'm walking and watching this morning grow with the tune I woke up with in my head. Sexy Eyes by Dr. Hook cir 1980.

"I couldn't want for more." May your weekend be even and maybe even fun.

Oh no...now Oh yes!!

Does anyone recognize this picture? I want to get back to the blog I found it on. I'm in love. How much fun would that be to wear everyday? Tons! So I'm enlisting help in finding the maker in hopes that it's for sale. Happy Saturday!

Update: designer found just over the water in Zeeland, Netherlands. elis vermeulen's blog is here.

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Aaaaaa deep breath and enjoy. This salad is one of my favorites.... ummm because it is full of things I love, ummm because it is bright and cheery, ummm because it smells of mustard and vinegar, ummm because it IS MADE IN MY FAVORITE BOWL!!!!!!

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Oh, I have wanted a lovely old wooden salad bowl for years now. I lust after the one my dad has and know that it will be a long, long, long time if ever that I could call it my own. A week ago, I learned of a similar bowl available from a wonderful shop near where I work. Today, it became mine. Thank you ever so much to the giver of this love. I washed it tonight and purchased some mineral oil to love it up before the salad this weekend. YEAH!!!!!!!

LOVE

This is the bowl I lust. It's been loved in my family for what seems like decades. I've no idea how old it is I just know that soap never shares it's grooves. It's well oiled and well loved. Many a family salad has been served in it and it never complains that it doesn't like the ingredients!

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La Fontaine D'Amour by Gaston De Latouche
(oh how I would love to see this in person)

John Wawrzonek

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