I typically provide two prenatal visits to clients each one allowing us time to get to know each other. I like to sit down with the expectant parents and do most of the following:
Visit Two:
•Check in. Get an update on how parents are feeling, emotionally, mentally, physical. Discuss excitement, fears, anxieties, etc. Understand how appts are going.
•Review final birth plan. Confirm updates and make sure doula has a copy.
•Run through of birth scenarios. When to contract your doula.
•Answer questions like: What happens if I go into spontaneous labor? What if my water breaks before contractions? What if I need a medically scheduled induction because I am approaching 42 weeks?
•Provide Natural Induction Methods via @ebbirth and @spinningbabies
•Hospital/Birthing Center Bag Packing
•Practice comfort measures such as counter pressure, hip squeezes and rebozo.
•Postpartum Care Plan
*Who/how will you be supported after baby comes?
*Do you have a postpartum doula? Pediatrician? Lactation Support? Pelvic Floor PT?
Your doula knows you, prioritizes you and supports you even before labor begins. 💕
***Second visits are typically done between 36 and 39 weeks.