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Baby Dreams Doula Service mission is to nurture and support families from pregnancy through parenting. I offer a wide variety of services including: Birth Doula ~ Postpartum Doula ~ Childbirth Education Classes ~ Attachment Parenting Support ~ Breastfeeding Education and Support ~ Belly Casting. A Doula Or Professional Labor Support Person... * Recognizes birth as a key life experience. * Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of women in labor *Assist families in preparing for labor and birth * Provides emotional support and practical measures for labor * Complements a woman's partner and clinical providers. ** Klaus,Marshall H., M.D., Phyllis Klaus, M. Ed., and John Kennell, M.D., Mothering the Mother, NY: Addison-Wesley 1993

Who Relies on a Doula?

Childbearing families, midwives, physicians, labor and delivery nurses appreciate the support a Doula provides. Today's maternity care is provided by unfamiliar caregivers and nurses. Obstetric care relies on technology and can be complex and confusing so parents are once again turning for help to reassuring experienced companions. Recent Studies indicate that Doulas:

* Decrease the over all cesarean rate by 50 percent
* Decrease the length of labor by 25 percent
* Decrease the request for epidural by 60% percent
* Helps Fathers participate with confidence
* Increased success in breastfeeding

** Klaus,Marshall H., M.D., Phyllis Klaus, M. Ed., and John Kennell, M.D., Mothering the Mother, NY: Addison-Wesley 1993

What Baby Dreams Clients Have to say...
"We are so grateful to have had Brenda with us for the birth of our 4th baby, It made it easier for my husband to be involved through the whole birth for the first time with confidence" Theresa and Miguel L.

"I didnt think I would ever have a natural birth, thanks to Brenda, I had the most awesome birth without any interventions!! I especially loved the massage!! Thanks Brenda" Emily T.

"Brenda, you seemed to know what I needed almost before I did. Thank You for that and the massages, support and encouragement before, during and after my birth." Suzanne and Patrick L.

E-mail Brenda today for more information at babaydreamsdoula@hotmail.com

Who Is Brenda Northup? I have supported families for many years, in birthing, breastfeeding and parenting. I respect each woman's right to choose where and how she gives birth. I have attended homebirths, birthing center births and hospital births. It is a great privilage to be a part of bringing a new life into the world. I am always thrilled to help families realize their own Baby Dreams. I am married and the mother of six wonderful children. I received training through ALACE (Association for Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators), La Leche League, WIC, and Couple to Couple League. I serve Families in Palm Beach County Florida. The newest addition to our family pictured to the right. Ryan Quinn was born January 4th 2008. Our family is now complete! babydreamsdoula@hotmail.com