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Providing

*Childbirth planning and preparation

*Labor support

* Post partum care

Supporting parents in Orange, Rockland, Westchester and Fairfield CT

since 1996.

845-986-0707

845-986-7362

kateprendergast@yahoo.com

Women supported by a doula during labor have been shown to have:

* 50% reduction in cesarean rate

* 25% shorter labor

* 60% reduction in epidural requests

* 30% reduction in analgesic use

* 40% reduction in forceps delivery

IMy interest is in natural childbirth and parenting.

I define natural as each parent accessing and cultivating their own natural instinct and abilities to nurture, protect and educate each child with joy and confidence.

I am a certified Birth Doula with Heart and Hands Midwifery School, a certified Postpartum Doula with DONA, and a graduate of the four-year energy healing program Barbara Brennan School of Healing. I have additional training in family dynamics, child development and HypnoBirthing.

Working with parents is a passion for me. With preparation and support, giving birth and becoming a parent is not only a joy, but a great opportunity for personal growth. With personalized care that matches your unique needs, the expansion of your family is supported and celebrated. I provide childbirth preparation, labor support, and post-partum care.

I provide a variety of post-partum services based on your unique needs.

Breast feeding support including nutritional support for breastfeeding,

specifically menu planning, shopping for, preparing, serving and cleaning up from meals. As well as tips on dealing with common issues and discomforts of breast feeding in the early weeks.

Self care support meaning caring for baby while parents sleep, shower, make important phone calls, snuggle with each other, etc.

Sibling care, feeding, playing, trips to

the park, story telling,

experienced with large families

Light house keeping, laundry, dishes, errands, etc.

A receptive ear to hear about the feelings and experiences of parenthood

Experience to provide supportive advice and practical suggestions

Overnight care of infant(s) to prevent sleep deprivation in parents

At the primary level of contact between a mother and infant lies the world's most powerful preventative medicine; love.

The Experience of Birth and how a newborn is cared for sets the template for how an individual feels welcomed by the world.

I provide labor support to meet

your needs.

Prenatal support:

* identify birth priorities

* on-call personal support as needed

* learn deep relaxation and explore concerns

* explanation of obstetrical terms and procedures

During Labor:

* professional labor support in your home and smooth transition to place of birth

* all sorts of magic comfort measures

* continuity of care, comforting touch and emotional support

* effective laboring and birthing positions, relaxation, and visualization

* guidance with early bonding and start of breastfeeding