| PROFESSIONAL PRE- AND POST-BIRTH ASSISTANTS OF CHARLOTTE, NC & SURROUNDING AREAS |
| CHARLOTTE, NC * HUNTERSVILLE, NC * CONCORD, NC * GASTONIA, NC * SHELBY, NC * HICKORY, NC * STATESVILLE, NC * ROCK HILL, SC * FT. MILL, SC |
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Phone: 704-996-7735
Email: shana@ acenteredbirth.com
Trainings/Certifications: DONA Trained Birth Doula
Bio: I have lived in Charlotte since 2004, and have finished my degree in Religious Studies
and Women's Studies. I love to play outside, plant things and watch new life sprout from the
ground, and play those baby games with my little boy, Seth. Seth was born at home in March of
2007, and it was this experience that affirmed my desire to assist women and their families
through doula work. Husband Steve and I have been very blessed to have such a healthy,
happy boy, and each other! We have two cats, Cereal and Chai, who demand much attention
and even more cat food. My mother is also a doula, serving the Durham area... we make a
great team! I've played the piano for 21 years, and love music in all its forms, whether pianos
and flutes or pots and pans.
Philosophy: I believe that the most necessary care for a woman through pregnancy and labor
is nurturing and emotional support. It is neither my responsibility nor our goal to influence your
decisions. My role is to help you find answers, to help you further your education about the
birth process, and to help assure that your pregnancy and labor experience is as incredibly
satisfying as I know it can be! Birth is a wonderful natural process which women are beautifully
designed to perform. I believe that each woman is fully capable, outside of medical
complications, of delivering her baby without pain relievers or medical intervention. With that
said, should you choose to use the modern resources available to you, I will strive to ensure
that your health care practitioner will respect your desires. Together we will work on a birth plan
which reflects your personal philosophies and wishes. It is my responsibility to see that it is
carried out as closely as is medically possible. Finally, I believe that all women should have
access to a doula, and I offer rates on a sliding scale. Payment options are also available.
How many births do you attend a year? 15-20
What hospitals do you attend births at? Greater Charlotte area, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rock
Hill, Lake Norman. I also attend homebirths.
How many prenatal and postpartum visits do you provide? This varies- I usually
schedule 2-3 prenatals, and offer 1-2 postpartum visits. I offer 24 hour phone support for each
client.
Additional services: Belly casting, henna art, childbirth education classes, referrals to
photography and Reiki services, vaccination and circumcision support,
Email: shana@ acenteredbirth.com
Trainings/Certifications: DONA Trained Birth Doula
Bio: I have lived in Charlotte since 2004, and have finished my degree in Religious Studies
and Women's Studies. I love to play outside, plant things and watch new life sprout from the
ground, and play those baby games with my little boy, Seth. Seth was born at home in March of
2007, and it was this experience that affirmed my desire to assist women and their families
through doula work. Husband Steve and I have been very blessed to have such a healthy,
happy boy, and each other! We have two cats, Cereal and Chai, who demand much attention
and even more cat food. My mother is also a doula, serving the Durham area... we make a
great team! I've played the piano for 21 years, and love music in all its forms, whether pianos
and flutes or pots and pans.
Philosophy: I believe that the most necessary care for a woman through pregnancy and labor
is nurturing and emotional support. It is neither my responsibility nor our goal to influence your
decisions. My role is to help you find answers, to help you further your education about the
birth process, and to help assure that your pregnancy and labor experience is as incredibly
satisfying as I know it can be! Birth is a wonderful natural process which women are beautifully
designed to perform. I believe that each woman is fully capable, outside of medical
complications, of delivering her baby without pain relievers or medical intervention. With that
said, should you choose to use the modern resources available to you, I will strive to ensure
that your health care practitioner will respect your desires. Together we will work on a birth plan
which reflects your personal philosophies and wishes. It is my responsibility to see that it is
carried out as closely as is medically possible. Finally, I believe that all women should have
access to a doula, and I offer rates on a sliding scale. Payment options are also available.
How many births do you attend a year? 15-20
What hospitals do you attend births at? Greater Charlotte area, Gaston, Cabarrus, Rock
Hill, Lake Norman. I also attend homebirths.
How many prenatal and postpartum visits do you provide? This varies- I usually
schedule 2-3 prenatals, and offer 1-2 postpartum visits. I offer 24 hour phone support for each
client.
Additional services: Belly casting, henna art, childbirth education classes, referrals to
photography and Reiki services, vaccination and circumcision support,
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