Ana Paula Watkins Birth Doula Profile

Ana Paula Watkins

Lullabies and Lilies

Phone: (240) 672-3401

Birth Fee: $250 to $500

Fee Details: I work with on a sliding scale since I am still training to be a doula. I will happily serve mothers who are giving their babies up for adoption or mothers whose husbands are in the military for a reduced fee.

Birth Doula Experience: 0 years and 3 births attended

Currently working towards Doula certification(s)

Specific certifications for the above: I am currently working on my Birth Doula Certification through Birth Arts.

Type of Practice: Solo practice

Clients per Month: 0 to 2

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Attends home births? Any Home Birth

Other Relevant Certifications

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Specialized training or previous experience

Families conceiving with ART and IVF
Home Birth
Clients on bed rest
Special needs babies
High risk
Waterbirth

Special Services Offered

Belly casting
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Montessori teacher worked and trained in Ireland and China. Taught in Brazil and in the US before I had my two babies (home/water births) and decided I wanted to help women to feel as empowered and as emotionally and physically prepared as I did for the arrival of their little ones.

Languages spoken: English, Portuguese, some Spanish

Service Area Map

Area of practice: Damascus, MD
Travel range: 20 miles
Travel comments/restrictions: No restrictions at the moment

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Client Testimonials for Ana Paula Watkins

Jessica Conroy

Ana Paula was simply AMAZING! She was a very welcomed calming presence in our room as we labored. She was never anxious or overly excited, but kept us calm and focused on our goal of a completely drug free birth. Ana was with us for 24 hours! She came to our home during the early stages of labor and sat up with me through the night trying not to let me get too excited and giving my husband a chance to rest before the big day. She was with us all day at the hospital, walking the halls with me, giving guidance, support, and care as we utilized several relaxation techniques throughout the birthing process. I am convinced that without her support my labor would not have progressed quick enough for the doctors and I would have ended up with a C-section. Words cannot express how thankful we are that Ana Paula was there with us to help welcome our little one into the world without the use of any drugs; her care and support was genuine and amazing! Thank you again Ana Paula!

Posted 6/4/2011

Birth Availability

= Available. Calendar last updated: Updated 6/3/2011