Website: www.indydoula.com Phone: (812) 725-3981 Type of Practice: Partnership with 1 other doula Clients per Month: 1 to 3 Birth Doula Experience: 1 years Area of practice: Greenwood, IN Travel range: 50 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Working towards certification Specific certifications for the above: DONA
Breastfeeding Certifications
La Leche League Leader In Training
Other Credentials
Neonatal Resuscitation Certified (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
VBAC
Home Birth
Spanish Speaking
Special needs babies
Single parents
Waterbirth
Domestic Violence
Special services available:
Mother blessing celebrations
Cloth diapering education
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
Baby sign language education
Red Cross first aid & CPR classes
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I am a volunteer for PUSH Midwives of Indiana, Advocate for Bill HB1127 Indiana, I am a part of my local La Leche League group and attend regular monthly LLL meetings. I am in mentorship for 2011-2012 to obtain leader certification through LLL. I am involved with the Indiana Midwifery Taskforce. I am a member of the Indiana Midwives Association, and Christian Midwives International. I plan to pursue my CPM license within the next 24 months, as I am in search for a school at this time.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals I will be in contact with the mother before arrival to hospital, stay in-touch within an hourly check-in prior to deciding to leave for hospital. I will stay with Mom through labor and delivery, one -two hours after delivery to ensure good breastfeeding/bonding experience, and will call 24 hours to check-in after birth. Upon discharge I will visit within the first ten days, and will remain on-call by phone for any questions or needs that arise. Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Same as hospital protocol- will check-in with Mom upon settling in at home. Will visit within first 10 days for post-partum visit, and will remain on-call to answer any questions serve any needs that arise. Attends home births? Any Home Birth If midwife cannot provide birthing tub, I will help the family locate one for a small fee. Available by phone prior to active labor, doula to arrive upon mother's need/request. Doula will remain through labor and delivery, assist in getting good breastfeeding/bonding established and leave within two hours of delivery. Doula will check-in within 24 hours and meet within 7-10 days for post-partum visit. Doula will provide birth story for parent(s) at post-partum visit.
Birth doula fee: $0 to $450
Client Testimonials for Ana Vallow
Lori Thompson
My birth experience with Ana was great. She really made a big difference. During my labor she was able to keep me calm and provide support during the contractions. While there are many things that she did one of the little things was know how and when to touch with a gentle touch. For example she very gently put my long hair up. The whole time she was combing and putting my hair up it was with soft strokes and it was a relaxing experience. She also has a very nice soft spoken tone. She knew when to help talk with me to get me through a contraction and provide encouragement. She also knew when I just needed to get away in some small talk for a minute or two before the next contraction came. And while it was not her duty she even kept my husband calm at times and changed my children's clothes after they jumped in the pool. She stayed up the whole night from about 9pm to 7 am doing a wonderful job. She never complained that she was tired or even mentioned it being a long night. She is definately the best doula I could recommend. If you would like more information or have specific questions, please email me at rebekahlori@yahoo.com.
My birth experience with Ana was great. She really made a big difference. During my labor she was able to keep me calm and provide support during the contractions. While there are many things that she did one of the little things was know how and when to touch with a gentle touch. For example she very gently put my long hair up. The whole time she was combing and putting my hair up it was with soft strokes and it was a relaxing experience. She also has a very nice soft spoken tone. She knew when to help talk with me to get me through a contraction and provide encouragement. She also knew when I just needed to get away in some small talk for a minute or two before the next contraction came. And while it was not her duty she even kept my husband calm at times and changed my children's clothes after they jumped in the pool. She stayed up the whole night from about 9pm to 7 am doing a wonderful job. She never complained that she was tired or even mentioned it being a long night. She is definately the best doula I could recommend. If you would like more information or have specific questions, please email me at rebekahlori@yahoo.com.