Website: www.motherscircle.net Phone: (401) 398-2944 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 3 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 1 years and 18 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 3 years and 41 families served Area of practice: East Greenwich, RI Travel range: 30 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English, French
Birth Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
Postpartum Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
Breastfeeding Certifications
Certified Lactation Counselor (The Center for Breastfeeding)
Extensively trained in lactation, continuing education, taking Certified Lactation Counselor training in December 2010, Nursed 3 children,
Childbirth Educator Certifications
ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association)
Academy of Certified Birth Educators and Labor Support
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
Prematurity
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Co-Founder, Co-President of Doulas of Rhode Island (DoRI); Volunteer with Families First RI working with new mothers and their babies; DONA International Northeast Regional Director; President of RI Alumnae Association for Kappa Kappa Gamma;
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers I wish there was one locally! Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $550 Postpartum doula hourly rate: Not specified Fee details: Please call to inquire about postpartum doula rates.
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Client Testimonials for Leah DeCesare
Beth Yerger
This was our second child, but this time, we wanted a voice, not simply be pushed through the steps. We anticipated a smooth birth with no complications; however, it took numerous unexpected turns. Leah was an outstanding advocate, asking questions, finding supplies, and assuring that we knew what was happening at all times. When labor was not progressing, Leah walked the hospital grounds with us, helped with various positions to stimulate labor, and comforted and encouraged us the entire time with an amazing amount of energy. At one point several hours later, I was so discouraged. I couldn’t rest, the labor wouldn’t progress, and I was tired. Leah came to our home for reassurance and support. Upon return to the hospital, Leah was adamant about my comfort. She knew that laboring while lying in bed was exceptionally painful for me. She coordinated with the nurse so we could be monitored while I was sitting upright at the end of the bed. She was never intrusive. She always had a sense of when to step in and when to hold back. She worked seamlessly with us and all of the hospital staff. With each new obstacle, Leah provided the voice of reason, compassion, and most importantly the voice that reminded us that this experience belonged to us, not a hospital timetable. After 30 hours and every minor intervention, we faced the difficult decision to have a C-section. In her confident and caring way, Leah presented the facts and observations as well as her support for any decision we made. We decided that the C-section was in our best interest, and Leah went through it with us in the operating room, offering support and taking beautiful photos of our child’s first moments with us.
We found ourselves in a birthing experience that was completely unexpected and are incredibly grateful that Leah, with her amazing energy, knowledge, and compassion, was there to ensure that it truly belonged to us. Thank you, Leah!
This was our second child, but this time, we wanted a voice, not simply be pushed through the steps. We anticipated a smooth birth with no complications; however, it took numerous unexpected turns. Leah was an outstanding advocate, asking questions, finding supplies, and assuring that we knew what was happening at all times. When labor was not progressing, Leah walked the hospital grounds with us, helped with various positions to stimulate labor, and comforted and encouraged us the entire time with an amazing amount of energy. At one point several hours later, I was so discouraged. I couldn’t rest, the labor wouldn’t progress, and I was tired. Leah came to our home for reassurance and support. Upon return to the hospital, Leah was adamant about my comfort. She knew that laboring while lying in bed was exceptionally painful for me. She coordinated with the nurse so we could be monitored while I was sitting upright at the end of the bed. She was never intrusive. She always had a sense of when to step in and when to hold back. She worked seamlessly with us and all of the hospital staff. With each new obstacle, Leah provided the voice of reason, compassion, and most importantly the voice that reminded us that this experience belonged to us, not a hospital timetable. After 30 hours and every minor intervention, we faced the difficult decision to have a C-section. In her confident and caring way, Leah presented the facts and observations as well as her support for any decision we made. We decided that the C-section was in our best interest, and Leah went through it with us in the operating room, offering support and taking beautiful photos of our child’s first moments with us.
We found ourselves in a birthing experience that was completely unexpected and are incredibly grateful that Leah, with her amazing energy, knowledge, and compassion, was there to ensure that it truly belonged to us. Thank you, Leah!