Phone: (207) 712-1640 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 2 Birth Doula Experience: 7 years Area of practice: North Yarmouth, ME Travel range: 100 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English, Russian
Birth Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
Clients on bed rest
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Special services available:
Mother blessing celebrations
Parenting consulting
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: My volunteer work is outside the realm of birth, but is with children and families. I am also a photographer with Bella Baby Photography, working with babies, siblings and new parents on a regular basis.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Some Home Births
Birth doula fee: $750 Fee details: Please call and let me know your situation! I may be able to help you or lead you to someone who is working on birth doula certification who may provide services at a lower rate.
Client Testimonials for Bethany Smart
Theresa Bartick
Bethany supported me during the births of both my children. It was very comforting to have another person there advocating for me. She offered help and information without being overbearing and without any judgment. We felt she really took the time to find out what our expectations were for the births. She was relaxed and calm, and was great at keeping the conversation flowing (per my request) which was a wonderful distraction tool for me. But she is very flexible and seemed willing to help in any way we asked. She massaged my lower back during transition, since my nervous husband was afraid of doing something wrong! If I were going to have any more children, I would call Bethany again.
Bethany supported me during the births of both my children. It was very comforting to have another person there advocating for me. She offered help and information without being overbearing and without any judgment. We felt she really took the time to find out what our expectations were for the births. She was relaxed and calm, and was great at keeping the conversation flowing (per my request) which was a wonderful distraction tool for me. But she is very flexible and seemed willing to help in any way we asked. She massaged my lower back during transition, since my nervous husband was afraid of doing something wrong! If I were going to have any more children, I would call Bethany again.