Website: www.blessingsphotoandbirth.com Phone: (515) 865-2693 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 2 to 3 Birth Doula Experience: 1 years and 10 births attended Area of practice: Des Moines, IA Travel range: 30 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English
Certification(s) are pending Specific certifications for the above:
College Education
BA/BS
MA/MS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
Home Birth
Clients on bed rest
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Special services available:
Babywearing education
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I am a member of CIDA (Central Iowa Doula Association).
I love working with teen clients- they hold a special place in my heart.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals I have attended births at Mercy and Methodist Hospitals in Des Moines, Iowa. I have also attended a birth at Mary Greeley in Ames. Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Currently, there are no birth centers in Des Moines at this time; however, plans are set for a birthing center to be constructed in 2013. I will be ecstatic to attend births at this special place. Attends home births? Any Home Birth Home births are completely different than hospital births and the freedom enthralls me. I have attended three home births.
Birth doula fee: $450 Fee details: My flat fee for doula services is $450. However, different photography services may be purchased as well. Fee negotiation is possible.
