Elaine Richwine, Doula

"PRODOULA CERTIFIED BIRTH DOULA, PRODOULA CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM AND INFANT CARE SPECIALIST, DANCING FOR BIRTH INSTRUCTOR, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR Every birth I attend is unique and beautiful. If this is your first or fifth child, makes no difference, because this is the ONLY time you will give birth to THIS child. Make the experience what you want it to be. My goal as your doula is to make sure you feel supported, informed, and in control of what happens to you and your baby. Not only will I support you, give you information, and help you advocate for your own wishes, but I support your birthing partner and family as well. The birthing experience involves the whole family and each person has unique needs for support. Because you are inviting me into your personal birthing space, I am honored to be with you every step of the way and will provide you with the utmost respect and support through this life changing journey. My goal as a Childbirth Educator and Dancing For Birth instructor is to give evidence-based AND lived-experience information so you are ready to make informed decisions, feel empowered to give birth under your terms, and to maintain your autonomy each and every step of the way. I will provide you with the tools to learn to trust your body to do what it was made to do, and make your birthing experience physiologically empowering. Postpartum care is also part of the education program, as it is vital to feel empowered and educated in what happens after baby arrives. As a birth mom to 3, step-mom to 2 and foster mom of 3 amazing people I have a lot of love to go around. I am also grandmother (Nani) to 11 beautiful little blessings that I can't ever get enough of (they keep me young!). Supporting birth for more than 23 years now, I can't imagine doing anything else. I am overwhelmed each and every time I get to witness individuals become parents and learn their new roles in life. Yes, it can be a bit overwhelming at first, but with support and encouragement, you will be amazing!"