Postpartum Doula Services
A doula can provide physical and emotional support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Doulas perform different roles depending on individual needs, and offer a variety of services including childbirth education, personalized referrals, reassurance, birth plan development and pain management, labor position and movement techniques. Doulas are not medical professionals, but in many cases can help navigate the medical system by providing education about common medical practices and procedures and communicating preferences to medical staff.
Polina Asenova
508-627-1676
doulapolina@gmail.com
Polina is a trained birth and postpartum doula with Warm Welcome Birth Services and has a masters in psychology.
Amanda Dean
857-222-8176
asdean75@gmail.com
Trained through DONA. Volunteered on the BACE (Boston Association Childbirth Educators). Masters in Social Work
Heather Dyas-Fried
215-873-5622
mvyogahealth@gmail.com
Heather completed her first yoga teacher training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2006. She went on to specialize in Prenatal Yoga and Mom/Baby Yoga. In 2007, Heather trained with DONA International to become a Postpartum Doula. Most recently, she finished her Health Coach Certification with the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Heather’s practice helps people to trust their body wisdom, feel grounded, and find balance. She leads a gentle yoga class that encourages students to nurture their body as they follow their breath. Heather has a BA in Theatre Arts and is a founding member of Equalogy, inc., a theatre for social change.
Maria Thibodeau
Maria Thibodeau Photography
505-500-0350
maria@mariathibodeauphotography.com
MassHealth-approved doula
I am a certified post-partum doula through Cornerstone Birthwork. My mission as a post-partum doula is to share learning, affirm balance, and enhance independence in your parenting. My role is to provide support and validation for your parenting through the combination of informational resources and practical tools. Find out more at www.marthasvineyardbirthphotographer.com/doula