Cyndi WhitwellBirth Doula certified through both ACBE and DONA.
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Member since April 2009.
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WebSite:
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cyndidoula.net
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Contact: Cyndi Whitwell
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Web Only
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Davis,
California
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916-454-1774
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Description:
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Online ordering:
No
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What do I do during labor? I bring a calmness and comfort level to the room �
since I'm calm and comfortable with labor. I work a lot by verbalizing during
contractions, whether it is reminding the mom to relax in certain areas (her
shoulders, back, face, etc) or that the contraction is coming down or even
suggesting visual pictures to focus on � this seems to help mom glide through
the contractions. I have learned that there is great comfort in a reassuring
touch at a certain point of labor, or just extreme commendation for the amazing
job she is doing during this intense project � labor.
There are more tools to
use for comfort in labor than just medication. Perhaps changing the temperature
(hot or cold), turning on music, changing position, light massage, aromas, using
water (such as a tub or shower). I'm always trying to think ahead � what
position would help at this point of labor. Do we need to encourage gravity to
move the baby down, encourage the baby to rotate in position, encourage mom to
rest for awhile, etc. I'm also taking some pictures with a disposable camera (if
okay with the family) for your birth memories. I do take notes of times and
events for a record to provide you with a Birth Story after the postpartum
visit. Hopefully it will bring you pleasant memories of your birth as the years
go by.
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Focus:
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1) Natural Childbirth / Doula
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is OUR
community project.
