Emerald Appleby, CD(DONA)

'I see my role as a guide, gently helping you through your birth and into motherhood. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, your doula is there for you in the way you need her.'

Certificates held/training attended:

DONA-Certified Birth Doula
Breastfeeding Educator (Douglas College)
Childbirth Educator (Douglas College)
Attending Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Program (Douglas College)
Many lectures and conferences in all aspects of pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding

Relevant Background:

The path to becoming a Doula started for me with the birth of my second child in 2002.
Now, as a mother of three, and a certified doula and lactation educator, I would like to help you negotiate the beautiful, and sometimes confusing trail, from pregnancy to parenthood.
I have extensive experience and training with teen moms and dads, single moms, high risk pregnancies, and moms over 40.

Services/fees:

Labour Support Package is $650 and includes:

- three prenatal visits
- continuous support through labour and birth
- two, two hour postnatal visits
- 24 hour phone support until six weeks postpartum

Area:

Greater Victoria and Westshore

Phone Number:

250.813.1296

E-mail Address:

emerald@emeraldperinatalservices.com

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