Website: www.honoringwomen.com Phone: (561) 632-8469 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 4 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 9 years and 220 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 9 years and 80 families served Area of practice: West Palm Beach, FL Travel range: 60 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: english
Birth Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association)
Breastfeeding Certifications
focep, doula trainer , doula mentor
Childbirth Educator Certifications
HBCE (HypnoBirthing)
Focep
Other Credentials
CAPPA approved Doula trainer
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
Adoption
Special needs babies
Prematurity
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Mother blessing celebrations
Belly casting
Cloth diapering education
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
Therapist or counselor
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Antepartum doula
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Have taught free childbirth classes for a non profit for 3 years, do much free breastfeeding support within the community for 7 years now.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $100 to $1200 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $20 to $35 Fee details: to get a cheaper price, hours are bought in prepaid blocks
Client Testimonials for ruth kraft
Lindsey S. Cartes
My husband and I recently took a birthing class instructed by Ruth Kraft. Because of the class, we feel much more aware of all of our birthing options. We also really enjoyed the experience. It is obvious that Ruth is very educated in birthing; she continuely reads up on birthing information, and attends conferences and lectures. She is very passionate about pregnancy and birth in general. We are very thankful to have met her and to have her involved in our first experience with pregnancy.
Posted 11/2/2009
Samantha Steadman
Ruth Kraft is a phenomenal women. She attended the birth of my second son in Hollywood, FL and I was very pleased with her work. Just her presence alone made me feel comfortable. From my experience, she is a fantastic addition to labor, delivery and postpartum support and I highly recommend her to everyone. BTW, she also snapped beautiful pictures of my son being born...such a treasure! : )
My husband and I recently took a birthing class instructed by Ruth Kraft. Because of the class, we feel much more aware of all of our birthing options. We also really enjoyed the experience. It is obvious that Ruth is very educated in birthing; she continuely reads up on birthing information, and attends conferences and lectures. She is very passionate about pregnancy and birth in general. We are very thankful to have met her and to have her involved in our first experience with pregnancy.