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"Nichole was kind, caring, supportive, and knew exactly what to do to make the birth of our second daughter a treasured event... Read more here." -Rachel, Second time mom

WELCOME

Congratulations on your pregnancy and thank you for considering me as your doula. I am both honored and humbled to serve such an amazing community. My name is Nichole Johnson and I am a DONA trained Birth Doula and a CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula. Please navigate my site freely to see if I am the right fit for your family.

Discounted packages and sliding scale available. Contact me with questions or to setup a free consultation.

WHY HIRE A DOULA?

Research has shown that having a doula at your birth can result in:

• 50% reduction in Caesarean rate
• 25% shorter labor
• 60% reduction in epidural requests
• 40% reduction in artificial induction
• 30% reduction in analgesia/narcotic use
• 40% reduction in use of forceps or vacuum

A Birth Doula:

• Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
• Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
• Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
• Stays with the woman throughout the labor
• Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
• Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
• Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
• Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level