Website: www.babiesinbloombirthservices.com Phone: (803) 283-6875 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: to 3 births and to 3 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 2 years and 25 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 1 years and 2 families served Area of practice: Heath Springs, SC Travel range: 100 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Willing to travel to all of NC and SC Languages spoken: English
Birth Doula Certifications
Childbirth International
Breastfeeding Certifications
Lactation Counselor Training
Other Credentials
Neonatal Resuscitation Certified (American Academy of Pediatrics)
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 available:
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
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $0 to $600 Postpartum doula hourly 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.
Client Testimonials for Amber Plyler
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.
