Amber Plyler Birth and Postpartum Doula Profile

Amber Plyler

Babies In Bloom

Website: midwifeology.wix.com/babies-in-bloom

Phone: (803) 283-6875

Birth Fee: $0 to $700

Postpartum Rate: $10 to $20

Fee Details: Fees depend on which package is chosen. Fees are based on a sliding scale, fees are negotiable, discounts apply.

Birth Doula Experience: 3 years and 30 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience: 1 years and 3 families served

Birth Doula Certifications

Childbirth International

Type of Practice: Solo practice

Clients per Month: to 2 births and to 2 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Attends birth center births? Some Birth Centers
Attends home births? No Home Births

Breastfeeding Certifications

Lactation Counselor Training

Other Relevant Certifications

Student Midwife

Specialized training or previous experience

Teens
VBAC
Home Birth
Clients on bed rest
Adoption
Relinquishing mothers
Special needs babies
Prematurity
Twins
High risk
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth

Special Services Offered

Placenta encapsulation
Infant massage education
Belly casting
Cloth diapering education
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
Red Cross first aid & CPR classes
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Antepartum doula

Languages spoken: English

Service Area Map

Area of practice: Heath Springs, SC
Travel range: 100 miles
Travel comments/restrictions: Willing to travel to all of NC and SC

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Client Testimonials for Amber Plyler

k m

She is a wonderful Doula who helped me fight for the birth that I wanted. She ehpled me contact the people I needed to to make sure that I could attempt a VBA2C. She even went to the doctors appointment to help me. At the birth she was extremely encouraging and I do not believe I would have labored as far as I did without her there. I would recommend her to any one. Her personality is one that puts the mother at ease even during contractions and her knowledge of techniques is outstanding!

Posted 10/3/2012

Katrina Siron

After I had a c-section with my son, I knew I wanted a different experience for my second delivery. Since I intended to VBAC, I knew I needed all the help I could get, and among other things, that meant hiring a private doula. I was so glad to find one that had a VBAC herself at the hospital I was delivering at. Her own experience, plus her experiences with clients helped her give me the support I needed before and during the birth. I can honestly say that I hired a doula and gained a friend. I was induced with my first baby because I was almost 2 weeks late. I knew that was a possibility with my second. I chose a different practice with my second and after learning they would automatically c-section at 40 weeks, without any other medical indication that it was needed, Amber's helped me find a different practice and her support helped me have the courage to change practices at 30 weeks. I did go past 40 weeks. At 41+5, the new doctor was thinking a csection might be needed again for various reasons. Amber gave me suggestions to help labor along and I went into labor that night. My precious baby girl was born by VBAC after only about 10 hours. I couldn't imagine doing it without Amber's help and support. She stayed with me until we were truly settled in our room. It was great to work with her, I would do it exactly the same way if I were to do it all over.

Posted 1/8/2012

patreace eddie

I feel so blessed to have had Amber Plyler as the doula for the birth of my daughter Alyssa. I had a doula for the birth of my son and was terrifed to even think of delivering a child without the help of a doula. I am so glad I was referred to amber becuase she made the transition from pregnancy to postpartum an enjoyable experience. I met amber over the phone at 38 weeks gestation and due to the distance between us we did not meet face to face until the day of my delivery. Prior to the delivery Amber helped me to write a birth plan that I was comfortable about and educated me about all terms I was unfamiliar with. During the delivery, she did a tremendous job in helping the ease the pains of labor. Her bedside manner was gentle and comforting. Alyssa's father was so grateful to have had Amber there. Her skill allowed him to freely comfort me without any stress. It was a great experience. The best thing of all is that Alyssa's birth is documented in the beautiful, high quality photos Amber took before and after delivery.

Posted 7/20/2011

Birth Availability

= Available. Calendar last updated: Updated 4/12/2013

Postpartum Availability