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Anné Pautler, CD(DONA)

New Orleans, LA Service range 85 miles

http://birthwiseinbirmingham.com

Birth Fee

$0 to $1900

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Birth Fee

$0 to $1900


Birth Doula Experience

10 years and 55 births attended


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, May 2013

Type of practice: Partnership with 2 or more doulas

Clients per month: 1 to 4

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Specializing in unmedicated births

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
There are no free standing birth centers in our area.

Attends home births? Some Home Births
There are some legal implications regarding home births - I am happy to attend home births with a LPM in attendance.


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Cancer patients and survivors
  • Childbirth education services
  • Henna belly designs
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Military families support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

For the past seven years have worked with Birthwell Partners, a non profit organization that provides doula services and support to low resource mothers facing unique challenges. Currently serve on the Board of Directors for this organization.

Fee Details

I offer a discount to mothers who take out of hospital childbirth education classes. I also offer payment plans and am willing to discuss options if there is a hardship in the family.

Service Area

New Orleans, LA Service range 85 miles

Client Testimonials for Anné Pautler, CD(DONA)

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Lynne J.

8/14/2022

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Anné!! I met with several doulas early in my pregnancy and, while they were all lovely, I knew right away that Anné was the one I wanted to be with me on this journey; I felt a real comfort with her immediately. Anné is a bright light :) She has such good energy and a real calming presence, which is just what I needed leading up to and throughout my (very intense) labor and birth! Anné went out of her way to meet with my husband and I multiple times and made us feel so comfortable in what was all new territory for us :) She checked in regularly, often with very helpful advice, and came over for a wonderful home visit! When I went into labor, Anné came to be with me as soon as I felt I needed her, and what a beautiful support she was. I ended up having a very long (38 hours), hard labor and Anné was an absolute angel all throughout - she was unwavering and somehow knew just what I needed when I needed it! I can't imagine not having had her encouragement, guidance, loving words and soft touches, and just the peace she emenates. She was my angel and cheerleader throughout my very intense (!!) labor and celebrated with us as I birthed our beautiful boy into the world!! (And she took the most special photos that I will treasure forever!) I just couldn't recommend Anné highly enough!! She will always hold a very special place in our hearts and I know will always be in our lives we are forever thankful!!!

Anna Reed

1/28/2021

Anne was simply amazing! She was everything I was looking for in a doula. I was able to have my dream birth thanks to her calming, maternal presence. She helped me change positions, make informed decisions, encouraged me every step of the way, and most importantly she helped me RELAX. I'm pretty sure she rubbed my back for 6 hrs straight. I will forever be grateful for the gift of a wonderful birthing experience. I highly recommend her, and will most definitely be calling her back for all of my future babies. 

Sarah

2/21/2019

I had a wonderful experience with Anné! We moved into town well into my pregnancy and even before we moved I had a phone conversation with Anne where I discussed with her my birth plan and she helped me choose a hospital and provider that would best suited to my wishes! This was such a relief as I really had no idea where I could achieve a true unmedicated birth and be allowed to go until I went into labor on my own. She met with us several times once we moved and answered all my texts and calls and when I had questions. I went into labor pretty quickly and Anne was by my side at my home within the hour! My total labor was about 7.5 hours and she along with my husband supported me beautifully throughout the whole experience. She’s clearly called to do this. Her presence alone was so calming and relaxing. I felt truly supported with Anne and my husband by my side. I had an amazing birth experience and I feel so blessed to have found her! 

Marissa Khosh

6/25/2018

Anne is amazing! My labor was 37 hours long and Anne was with us for the last 26 hours of it, and then she stayed for a while after the delivery to spoon feed me while I held my new baby. She was incredibly patient and caring. She even stopped by the hospital the next day to see how we were doing which was in addition to her regular post- delivery visit. She truly cares about her clients. It was such a blessing to gaffer her beside me every moment breathing with me through every single contraction and allowing my husband to get some sleep through our long labor. I want her by my side for all my labors. I read that doula means woman's servant,  and Anne definitely has the heart to.serve.

Caroline Stone Short

10/16/2017

I write this while I watch our three-week-old son as he naps. I struggle to find the words to describe the depths of the gratitude I feel for what Anne did for us on the day he was born. Anne was such a gift and blessing; looking back, it was her energy, presence, wisdom, and generous spirit that transformed our son’s birth into such a positive and life-affirming experience.

On a day we would have, of course, always remembered, it was Anne who made our memories of the day entirely positive from start to finish. Even in a busy hospital room full of machines and equipment, she helped us remain calm and peaceful and mindful for my son’s unmedicated birth. Anne’s positive affirmations during every contraction and her skilled massage and pressure techniques made labor entirely manageable, and, importantly, her strong presence made our labor room feel safe. This also helped keep the pain at bay because it wasn’t able to be fueled by fear.

She is a consummate professional, as well, and supported us throughout my third trimester from visiting our home to sending relevant evidence-based articles after I received my strep B diagnosis to her supportive messages and encouragement when I worried about induction. Her guidance let me head into the last weeks of pregnancy with confidence.

I would strongly encourage you to meet Anne and see for yourself what an amazing addition she would make to your birth team.

Milly Taylor

5/2/2016

She was so wonderful! I know I wouldn't have got the birthing experience that I wanted without her. I had mostly back labor and after many many hours she still got in there and put pressure on my back to help with the pain, I don't know how she was able to do it. The thing I loved most about her is the love she showed for me and especially for my children once they arrived. She is so loving, warm and understanding.

ChrisAmanda Davis

2/17/2015

This was my second pregnancy. I didn't know immediately that I wanted a different approach to the birth until I was about 5 months along. After spending time reflecting back over the birth of my son (1st child), I couldn't shake a gut feeling that his birth could have been different (maybe better). I felt I lacked a connection with his birth that ultimately led to postpartum depression issues. It was for those reasons, and many more, that I started exploring the idea of using a doula.

I am so grateful that I chose Anne as my doula. At our first meeting I immediately felt comfotable with her. I felt she understood my past regrets and challenges with my first birth and my wishes for my upcoming birth.  I needed to feel that I could be completely open, honest, and vulnerable with my doula and that is exactly what I felt with Anne. I sensed that she understood me on a spiritual level that went beyond empathizing with me.

My birthing time still brings me to tears of joy when I think about it. Anne intuitively knew how to meet my emotional and physical needs. I felt free to be in the moment. I felt secure and safe with her there. Her presences was a constant reminder that my birth wishes were coming true.

I had a wonderful natural, unmedicated birth with the help of Anne. I was so blessed to have her along side me (and my husband) during our special time. She has become a part of our family. I will forever cherish the way she loved me through my pregnancy and birth.

I highly reccommend Anne to anyone who is considering using a doula. She is experienced and a pure loving spirit to have around during such a wonderfully vulnerable time.

Birth Availability for Anné Pautler, CD(DONA)

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