Birth and Postpartum Doula Support in Ulster County
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About Bluebird Doulas:
Bluebird Doulas is more than just another birthing agency. We offer our services throughout Ulster county and surrounding areas catering to teens and adults with every step of your pregnancy.
We work with you and your family to insure you are heard and feel as prepared and informed as can be for whatever the occasion in the form of education and physical support starting from pregnancy through postpartum. We also offer sibling support during your labor and delivery as well as postpartum as this allows the parents and newborn as much time as needed to connect and enjoy the first few moments of life and help the family adjust to the changes.
We take great pride in what we do and get no greater feeling than helping with the enormous undertaking of parenthood at its earliest stages.
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History:
Established in 2020.
I stared Bluebird Doulas just before Covid 19 and immediately realized that this was going to be a very difficult time for expecting families. I myself gave birth during the pandemic and felt alone because of all the additional health safety protocols. I wanted other families to have a better experience. Having someone to turn to at any time of day who could offer support either virtually or physically outside of the immediate family would have been amazing. I am offering that now to you in many forms and at any stage.
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Location & Hours
Traveling Doula Service
Ulster County & surrounding areas
Open: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours
(845)522-3346
About Birth Support
Information
I can help keep you and your partner informed through each milestone of your pregnancy and postpartum journey. I can also help you find evidence based information about different options in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
Doula & Partner Support
As your Doula, it is NOT my job to replace your partner (unless you are without one) My Job is to educate, emotionally and physically support partners to empower them to support mothers through the
birthing process.
Emotional Support
Continuous comforting presence offering reassurance and encouragement, showing a caring and empathetic attitude and helping you and your partner work through fears and self doubt about pregnancy and birth.
Supporting your partner
Prenatal Education about the birthing process
Helping them work through their own fears or apprehensions
Facilitating conversations with the two of you
Teaching them Pain management techniques
Ensuring they are fed and hydrated
Reassurance and Comfort during the birthing process
Education about how to support a mother in the postpartum period.
Physical Support
Massage/counter pressure
Position changes and suggestions for optimal labour progression
Create a calming environment
Water therapy (bath, shower)
Hydrating and feeding birther
Hands on infant feeding support
How can we make a difference?
25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average
38% decrease in the baby's risk of a low five minute Apgar score
31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
About Postpartum Support
Information
I can help keep you and your partner informed through your recovery and each milestone of your newborns development. I can also help you find evidence based information about different options and strategies as you navigate new parenthood.
Doula & Partner Support
As your Doula, it is NOT my job to replace your partner (unless you are without one) My Job is to educate, emotionally and physically support partners to empower them to be active and confident parents as well as helpful in the recovery process.
Emotional Support
Continuous comforting presence offering reassurance and encouragement, showing a caring and empathetic attitude and helping you and your partner work through fears and self doubt about parenting and life after baby arrives. Debriefing after birth is another way a postpartum Doula can support you emotionally.
Supporting your partner
Prenatal Education about the birthing process
Helping them work through their own fears or apprehensions
Facilitating conversations with the two of you
Teaching them newborn care techniques
Ensuring they are fed and hydrated
Education about how to support a mothers recovery in the postpartum period.
Physical Support
Light Housework
Newborn care while parents rest
Assistance with feeding
Meal Preparation and Planning
Baby-wearing assistance
Sibling support
Newborn care education
Feeding/changing station stock up
How can we make a difference?
Decreased Anxiety
Increased confidence in parenting
Boosted self esteem
Improved Postpartum mental health
Improved bonding for partners and siblings
Better breastfeeding outcomes
Quicker physical recovery
Improved relaxation
