Birth Doula Services in Iowa City, Coralville, Iowa.

I am there to support your wishes and to facilitate your journey to parenthood

in an environment of security and confidence.

Contact:

Jun-Nicole Matsushita Certified Labor Doula (CBI), MA

319*430*6736

www.BambooBirth.com

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Updated: June30, 2009

Bamboo Birth Services

Birth and Postpartum Doula

Why Use a Doula?

A doula provides continuous non-clinical support to a woman and her partner during pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenting. As your doula I will help you prepare for your birth and learn about your birth preferences, whether your goal is to have a natural intervention free birth in a home or hospital setting, a medicated birth, or a planned cesarean section that is family centered. A doula at your side during labor is focused solely on you and your partner to provide emotional support, practical assistance, and a calm, objective presence. During labor I will suggest comfort measures such as position changes, perform light massage, and assist with guided visualizations and breathing. I can make suggestions to help your partner best support you, while allowing them to fully experience the birth as a loving participant. Throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period I can help you understand basic terminology, procedures and medical practices to further your efforts to make informed decisions. As your doula I am part of a whole team where each member has a special role to play in supporting you for your birth.

Birth Doula Package: $500

Serving Iowa City and Coralville, IA

and surrounding areas

Free consultation visit to define and understand our expectations of one another
Unlimited phone and e-mail support to answer your questions and offer suggestions and support throughout pregnancy, early labor and the postpartum period
Prenatal visits to assess your needs and desires for birth and to teach useful tools for labor and birth
Birth plan assistance to help you clarify your preferences for birth and explain the options that are available to you
Access to my lending library of books and DVDs about pregnancy, birth, and baby care
Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support for you and your partner for the duration of labor and birth, allowing you to make informed decisions and experience the journey of your baby�s birth
Initial breastfeeding support to help your baby latch on properly and encourage the establishment of breastfeeding
Postpartum visits at the hospital and in your home to celebrate the birth of your baby and to answer any questions you have during the early postpartum period
Written birth story and photographs to document the birth of your baby
Babywearing instruction with access to my carrier library and the gift of a sling to use during labor and later to carry your baby
Reassurance of a back-up doula.

Specializing in:

Hypnobirthing ~ Active birthing

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Payment plans and basic packages are available per request

Flex spending account and insurance reimbursement

A la Carte Services: Postpartum Doula Services:

Planned Cesarean Support $350 Mon-Fri, 6 PM-10 PM; all Sat and Sun: $25 per hour

Birth Plan Consultation: $25 A minimum of four hours a week are required

Babywearing Consultation: $25 Overnight support Friday and Saturday, 8 PM-8AM: $350

Meet Me: 1st Sat. of every month at the Fairgrounds Coffeehouse, 3-4 PM, 345 S. Dubuque St, back room

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