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Rhonda Davis, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA), CPD more doulas
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As a Childbirth Doula, I support families during one of the most
important time in their lives; the preparation, labor process, and birth
of their baby. I provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to
make the birth process all that it can be for the whole family. Meeting
women just where they are in labor and supporting them to birth their
baby is a privilege and honor. Every birth I attend is such a MIRACLE
of life.
I provide education to help expectant parents prepare for labor and
help them clarify their thoughts and feelings. In talking and sharing
with each other my hope is to allow you to see your own needs and
desires for your upcoming labor and birth. I feel your birth wishes will
empower you in labor to make the choices that are right for you.
I want to support the expectant father to allow him to be there in a
loving and supportive manner, he brings the one thing no one else can
with his love and support. I bring a collaborative spirit to my support
of laboring women; working in harmony with the birth team to allow the
mother to feel totally supported and loved. This will allow her to
trust the natural process of birth and just be....... Go into what I
call "labor land" and do what her body needs to do.
Birth is unpredictable, yet magical, and the journey of labor is the
most empowering experience I have ever known. I want ever woman to
experience that magic.
No matter what labor brings you it is your "birth experience" and I
want to help make that birth experience a positive and memorable one. I
feel your birth experience will remain one of your most empowering and
memorable events of your life.
My philosophy is "informed choice", and believes as long as a woman has
the information to make informed decisions, along the way in labor, that
is what defines a positive birth experience. This can be in regards to
the benefits and risks of medication in childbirth or any obstetrical
intervention.
I started my birth work in 1999 to support the family circle of love, by
nurturing women and their families before during and after the arrival
of their baby/babies and help ease the transition into motherhood.
In my role as a birth and postpartum doula I have completed both birth
and postpartum certification trainings. I have continued my education
credits in labor support, as well as breastfeeding support, infant
development, postpartum care and postpartum depression. I worked at
Waterbirth International and gained knowledge not only in all aspects of
birth but especially in water birth.
I have volunteered in a program at Kaiser Hospital that focused on
V-backs (vaginal birth after cesarean) and teen mothers. I supported
local homes for teens and volunteered in their pregnancy programs as
well as currently serve on Birth Support Groups through out the
community.
In over 200 births, I have supported clients in natural, medicated, and
cesarean births and in both hospitals and homebirths. I always feel
honored to be a part of such a miracle.... The birth of a child !!!!
I am a wife, mother, and grandmother foremost in my life. I am married
to my high school sweetheart and we have 2 wonderful children who have
given us 3 precious grandsons and twins on the way. I never thought
anything could be better than being a mother, but being a grandmother is
just an extension of being a mother, and better yet I get to share it
with my children.
I love to slow down the pace of life and enjoy spending time with my
family and friends more than anything, and cherish our time together. I
enjoy sewing, camping, swimming, hiking, snowshoeing, trips to the
beach, and attending school and sports events with my grandchildren.
My personal life motto is "God, Family and Friends is what life is all
about" and supporting families allows me to be who I am to help others.
I feel very blessed to serve families in such a special time in their
lives. I get the chance to watch women become mothers and men become
fathers, and watch as together they become parents.
Enjoy your Journey into Parenthood, and Happy Birthing.
Rhonda
Contact the office to request doula support:
office 503.493.7390
hello@renchildbirth.com
To contact your doula directly:
cell: 503.320.9847
email: rhonda@renchildbirth.com |
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Disclaimer: This site is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personal medical advice, attention, diagnosis or treatment. If you are concerned about your health or your baby's health, please consult your family's health care provider immediately.
Disclaimer: The doulas who work through Renaissance Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals, LLC are independent contractors. Renaissance Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals, LLC does not assume any liability through the actions of your independent contractor.
Doulas are non-medical professionals who support women and families in Labor and Postpartum. They are trained in the normal course of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. They are not qualified to give medical advice, please use the information on this website as a general guide.
Always check with your Care Provider to be sure that you are doing what will be best for you and your baby.
PHOTO CREDIT: All professional photos provided by Debbie Baxter. Thank you Debbie! |
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