Kelly Townsend, CCBE, CCLD Founder/Owner of Cascade Christian Childbirth Association Author of Christ Centered Childbirth Gilbert, AZ (480) 295.9438 Affiliation/Denomination: Calvary Chapel Kelly.Townsend@christianchildbirth.org Kelly began her childbirth ministry in 1992 as a certified birth doula and childbirth educator. She went on to serve in the capacity of Doula Coordinator for Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, OR, served as a Doulas of North America (DONA) trainer and State Representative for Oregon, and was the Oregon State trainer for Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA). She has served as Founder and President of Doulas of Sothern Oregon and is the current Co-Founder and President of Cascade Christian Childbirth Association. She is featured in Marsden Wagner's (World Health Organization) upcoming book Creating Your Birth Plan: The Definitive Guide to a Safe and Empowering Birth. She is wife to Dan, and mother to Alyson who is off to college, Elizabeth who is starting 6th grade, and DJ who is starting 3rd grade. Doula Services Full Package - $525 Unlimited prenatal visits Phone counseling during business hours Emergency phone availability 24/7 On call for your birth 2 weeks before and after your due date Full attendance at your birth 1 - 2 postpartum visits Last-Minute Package - $325 One prenatal visit Attendance at your birth from active labor until 2 hours postpartum 1 - 2 postpartum visits Postpartum Doula Services - $25 per hour I am there for you to help with household chores, holding the baby, processing your birth experience, establishing breastfeeding, learning baby care, or running errands, or giving you a break. What Is Included - I can help you create a birth plan that helps communicate your wishes to your care provider. - I can put you in touch with local resources, such as a massage therapist, midwife, chiropractor, or breastfeeding support group near you. - I will help you to fulfill your birth plan to the best of my ability. I am there for you, to be an advocate for YOU! I can be your support, but I cannot argue or usurp the physician on your behalf. I do encourage you, however, to take control of your birth experience to make educated decisions that will help make your birth more positive and enjoyable. - I will provide emotional and physical support during your labor. - I will provide comfort measures and coping strategies for dealing well with labour. (This includes massage, breathing, visualizations, the birth ball, shower/water therapy, hot/cold therapies, change of position, walking, and discussions of whether or not you want pain medications and at what point. We will discuss your preferences before the birth.) - I am NOT there to replace your husband, but rather the most joyous part of being a doula in my opinion is the honor of helping the parents grow closer during the experience by equipping the father to be the primary support person during the birth, and at his comfort level. - I do NOT make decisions for you, however I will offer information for you to make better decisions. - I do NOT speak to medical staff regarding matters where health care decisions are being made. I can discuss your concerns with you and suggest options. I can support you in discussions with staff as your advocate, making sure you have the opportunity to discuss concerns, but you or your partner will speak on your behalf to the medical staff. - I will stay with you throughout your entire delivery and for at least the first one to two hours postpartum, unless you request otherwise ahead of time. - I will be happy to take pictures of and/or video for you of your birth, however if it distracts from my ability to serve you in labor, this role will have to be filled by a loved one. - I am available for a postpartum visit if you wish and will help you establish breastfeeding. (If more extended postpartum services are needed, please discuss this with me and we can make arrangements for my continuing support as a postpartum doula for additional fees.) - I am available to answer questions at any time. Don't hesitate to call or e-mail me with ANY concerns. I am available, as your doula 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I do not charge for phone consultations. Natural Childbirth Education Classes The Full Course - $75 1. Mechanics of childbirth 2. Labor Begins: First Stage Labor 3. Second/Third Stage Labor 4. Choices in Childbirth 5. Natural Childbirth & Practice 6. Comfort Measures & Coaching 7. Breastfeeding / Newborn Classes meet once a week, for three hours a class, and are seven weeks long. Childbirth classes are offered out of my home, because I want to be able to teach you all that you need to know for your upcoming birth. As an independent childbirth educator, I work for you and not a doctor's office or hospital. Traditional hospital lamaze classes are large in size, brief in content, and give you information on how you can be a good patient. These classes have a very low success rate of their students actually achieving natural childbirth, whereas this class has over a 90% success rate, which is in line with the World Health Organization's expected birth outcomes. If you are looking for a class that instead teaches you the full spectrum needed to make informed decisions, as well as a class that gives you the tools to actually achieve natural childbirth, then the independent childbirth education series may be what you are looking for. Small in size and in a personal setting, you are free to ask all your questions, discuss with each other various topics and ideas, and prepare for yourself the confidence needed for a positive and rewarding birth experience. |
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| Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Psalm 127:3 |
