Website: www.footprintsdoula.com Phone: (860) 301-1499 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: to 2 births and to 4 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 1 years and 1 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 1 years Area of practice: Canterbury, CT Travel range: 50 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken:
Working towards certification Specific certifications for the above: trained through DONA International and working toward certification
Childbirth Educator Certifications
experience in Hypnobirthing (Mongan Method)
College Education
BA/BS
Special services available:
Cloth diapering education
Babywearing education
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Antepartum doula
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Volunteer for Operation Special Delivery
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $0 to $400 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $15 to $25 Fee details: Fees are based on location and are currently lowered because I am a doula-in-training. Once my certification is complete, fee structure will change.
Client Testimonials for Stefanie Trudeau
Benjamin Hall
Doubtful 5th time mom turned believer
Stefanie acted as doula for the birth of my 5th baby, Micah. Though unsure at first, I am now a believer in the "power" of doulas and having a trained helper by my side during the births of my children.
To be honest, though, I wasn't sure what to expect. I had never had a doula before. I already had 4 children and I knew how I labored and my pain limits, and I was concerned that my birth would be disappointing to her. I told her from the beginning that I wasn't opposed to getting medication for the pain, and that if she was hoping for an "all natural" birth, maybe it wasn't a good match. I didn't want her birth experience to be negative.
She definitely put me at ease, though, explaining that she was there to help me achieve the birth I wanted and not the one she wanted. And, this is what she did! I was so glad we agreed to have her there. She suggested a birthing ball, which I had never used before- and it was WONDERFUL. She included my husband (who doesn't always know the best way to help) in applying counter pressure to my lower back. She helped too by suggesting changes in position, or activity, during my 20 hour labor. She never got tired and never complained but constantly gave encouragement and cheered me on. She massaged my hand when my IV bothered me; tried acupressure; massaged my shoulders; talked me through contractions; suggested a shower, and so on. She was professional and helpful in every aspect and if I ever do have another child I would not hesitate to contact her to be my doula again.
I am so grateful that she was there as my labor support!
Doubtful 5th time mom turned believer
Stefanie acted as doula for the birth of my 5th baby, Micah. Though unsure at first, I am now a believer in the "power" of doulas and having a trained helper by my side during the births of my children.
To be honest, though, I wasn't sure what to expect. I had never had a doula before. I already had 4 children and I knew how I labored and my pain limits, and I was concerned that my birth would be disappointing to her. I told her from the beginning that I wasn't opposed to getting medication for the pain, and that if she was hoping for an "all natural" birth, maybe it wasn't a good match. I didn't want her birth experience to be negative.
She definitely put me at ease, though, explaining that she was there to help me achieve the birth I wanted and not the one she wanted. And, this is what she did! I was so glad we agreed to have her there. She suggested a birthing ball, which I had never used before- and it was WONDERFUL. She included my husband (who doesn't always know the best way to help) in applying counter pressure to my lower back. She helped too by suggesting changes in position, or activity, during my 20 hour labor. She never got tired and never complained but constantly gave encouragement and cheered me on. She massaged my hand when my IV bothered me; tried acupressure; massaged my shoulders; talked me through contractions; suggested a shower, and so on. She was professional and helpful in every aspect and if I ever do have another child I would not hesitate to contact her to be my doula again.
I am so grateful that she was there as my labor support!