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Join us weekly on Thursday nights for "The Parent Pod"! This weekly live virtual show on Facebook and now YouTube explores local family friendly businesses, highlights local parents, discusses important topics, spreads some kindness and more! Episode has been uploaded below. This week we will be joined by local mom, RN, IBCLC, Suzan Scharr! What many people don't know is that Suzan is part of the reason Cape Cod Moms even exists! She helped inspire us 10 years ago and now she has joined our friend Krista Sullivan over at Monumental Beginnings Doula! We will be chatting about the struggles of being a new moms/parents; breastfeeding, the importance of support, virtual support groups and more! So pencil in on your calendar that this week at 8pm-this hour is for you! Join us at 8pm with your bevi of choice like a Blueberry Lemonade with or without spirits-no judgement here and come connect and have fun with us! 
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With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see including our famous speaker panels. If you preregister for the speakers you will earn extra raffle tickets. You also earn them by attending any of our entertainment sessions! Just email us and you will receive tickets at the door! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!
Upon Arrival Doula
1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?
I am a trained postpartum maternal care specialist (doula) through CAPPA and Bengkung-style bellybind artist through Positive Body Mind and Baby, LLC, as well as a mother of four children, ages 5 and under. Through Upon Arrival, I "mother the new mother" and her family by providing support services that gently guide them through the life-changing experience of early postpartum parenthood and beyond. In addition to my own personal mothering/breastfeeding experiences and formal education in both post-birth doula work and bellybinding, I also have extensive training in infant/toddler sleep shaping and coaching, lactation education, and maternal mental health support. This background, in addition to my previous work in both the early intervention and education fields, and several years spent working as a nanny, have prepared me greatly for the role as your postpartum support person. I personally understand the difficult, overwhelming, yet absolutely magical experiences that the postpartum period brings, whether it be your first, second, or fifth addition! This is a special time to really slow down and cherish every minute, free of stress or exhaustion - I'm happy to help. My services include but are not limited to: postpartum planning, emotional support, meal prep/grocery shopping, laundry and light housework, newborn care demos, diapering (cloth or disposable) and baby wearing demos, tummy time, bathing newborns, time for extra rest, birth story processing, sibling adjustment, lactation/pumping/formula feeding support, physical postpartum recovery, traditional postpartum support (Bengkung bellybinding, herbal techniques, steam services, etc.), errands, accompaniment to appointments, time management/family logistics, and much more. I will do my best each day to make sure that Upon Arrival’s postpartum care makes you and your family feel supported, comforted, well rested, well fed, and confident in your parenting abilities - fully prepared and ready for your “new normal.” 2. Where is it located? I am located in Kingston, but I travel to meet my clients to provide in-home support throughout Plymouth county, the Cape, and surrounding areas. 3. What is your favorite thing about our community? I love how family-friendly the whole area is. I moved here with my husband from another area of Massachusetts and fell in love with how many things there are to do year round with my 4 children, and how nice people are to families with kids! I've always wanted to live near the ocean, and to have found my little oasis by the sea in which to raise my children in a friendly environment means the world to me. 4. How else do you get involved with the community? I love to network with other "mom-preneurs" like me, and to promote local businesses. I use holistic products in my practice - I try them myself and, if I like them enough, I prefer to procure them from local sources so that my clients know where they came from and can give their business to someone nearby if they would like to. I also refer my clients to many other post-birth specialists in the area, so I am always on the lookout to make new connections to benefit both my clients and other local businesses. 5. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community? I think the Cape can appear "cut off" from the rest of Massachusetts at times, and often forgotten. People think of the Cape as a vacation spot rather than somewhere to live. However, with the right resources, the Cape can be a beautiful place to raise a family full-time, if you know where to look! 6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business? My very first client was someone who contacted me before the birth of their baby. We planned everything from postpartum meals to how to walk her dogs while she was resting with the baby to how to work the washer and dryer so I could help with laundry. She also expressed interest in learning several newborn care techniques as this was to be her and her husband's first child, so we made a list of those so I could put together a curriculum of sorts. When the time finally came for the birth, I arrived for my first shift, and what my client needed was someone to sit and listen to her birth story. So I made tea and she talked, and suddenly it had been the total 3 hour shift. The next session, she wanted someone to hold baby while she showered, and then chit chat with her about how hard it was to get out of the house, so we made a travel plan - again, suddenly time had flown. The next session, we put our plan into action: she took me and baby to her doctor's appointment (her first time out with baby without her husband) and then out to lunch. I didn't feel like I was helping much - after all, I was prepared for many physical jobs, like dog walking, cooking, and cleaning, and here I was enjoying tea and chatting about motherhood over lunch! - but she showed me what she needed and I provided that emotional support. After a few weeks, I learned through the grapevine that she had recommended me to many of her friends because I had "kept her postpartum time from becoming lonely," and made her feel "confident in her birth and mothering abilities by answering questions and calming anxieties." It was one of the nicest compliments I have received as a doula to date! Now I no longer take emotional support for granted - it's a large part of what I do, and I do it proudly! 7. What advice would you give parents and caregivers in our community? Join Facebook mom groups! I find so many events and activities through local mom groups - there are plenty for the Cape and south shore. Also, if you need help, please ask for it. Parenting is hard, but there are many resources out there for people who go looking for them. You're not alone! 8. Do you have any specials, events, or anything else taking place this upcoming year that our parents should know about? I run flash sales on my packages all the time - anything from percentages off to free add-ons - so check my Facebook page often (www.facebook.com/pg/uponarrivaldoula). Also, my services make an excellent baby shower gift - consider gifting an expectant friend a shift or two! 
With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see including our famous speaker panels. If you preregister for the speakers you will earn extra raffle tickets. You also earn them by attending any of our entertainment sessions! Just email us and you will receive tickets at the door! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!
Cape Cod Baby Birth Services
1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?
I am a doula that provides support before, during and after pregnancy. We are proud to offer support during any stage of pregnancy to not only the birthing person, but the entire family. We want to see families thrive as they add to their families. Services include: Birth doula Postpartum doula (including overnights) Placenta encapsulation Bereavement doula support Reiki. 2. Where is it located? We are located in Bourne, Massachusetts. We serve Cape Cod, Boston & Rhode Island. 3. What is your favorite thing about our community? My favorite thing about this community is the connections that are made through working with local families, agencies and doctors serving Cape Cod. It is close knit and welcoming to those looking for support. 4. How else do you get involved with the community? Community outreach is so important. I have been involved with Angel Babies, a local nonprofit for over a year. They collect bridal and formal gowns to be made into burial gowns made for babies that are gone too soon. Cape Cod Baby hosts an Angel Gowns night once a month at the Bourne Community Building. We were also on the local Cape station WCAI-FM The Point with Mindy Todd to help spread awareness about miscarriage and stillbirth. 5. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community? I believe the biggest challenge facing the parents in the community is lack of connection. Being a parent is hard and can often times feel lonely. We as a community need to come together to offer support to those who need it. In the age of social media it can be difficult to make real connections. In person interaction is needed, support groups, mommy & me, play dates & other social outings are a great way to find others in the community looking for the same connection. 6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business? My favorite memory is when a young girl (3) saw me at the grocery store after I had supported her family through the birth of their son. While we were at the hospital, I was the one who handed her the newest member of the family to hold for the first time. In the grocery store she yelled "hey dad! That's the lady that gave me my brother!" 7. What advice would you give parents and caregivers in our community? Advice I would give to parents is, you are not alone. Parenting is hard, each family faces their own struggles. We are here to help, we want you to succeed and feel confident in your abilities as a parent/caregiver. 8. Do you have any specials, events, or anything else taking place this upcoming year that our parents should know about? We are currently putting together meet the doula nights where you can come and ask questions about needs for pregnancy, birth & beyond. We will also be hosting a diaper drive to help local families in need, giving back to the community to show support. We will be hosting Angel Gowns nights the second Wednesday of every month from 4:30-8 at the Bourne Community Building Room 1. For more information please contact us at shannon@capecod.baby or call (719) MY LABOR. 
With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see! Childcare is available as well for use during speaker panels. If you preregister for the speakers or childcare you will earn extra raffle tickets-just email us and you will receive tickets at the door! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!
Monumental Beginnings Doula Services 1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families? I provide birth & postpartum doula services for growing families. This means I provide: -in-home prenatal education -holistic care for families seeking a less invasive birth -hand-picked resources based on your needs as a family -on-call 24/7 attention within 2 weeks of anticipated due date -physical presence in early labor lasting until delivery of baby -In-Home Postpartum Care modified to suit the needs of each family. -Education for Safe Sleeping, Baby Wearing, Bathing, Feeding & Swaddling -Screening for Postpartum Mood Disorders -Overnight Baby Coverage -Light Cleaning, Cooking & Errands -Sibling Childcare Doula involvement in childbirth has been shown to decrease the demand for medical pain relief, risk of c-section, and postpartum depression. The support of a doula benefits the entire family by reducing a women's time in labor, increasing confidence as a new parent and providing emotional support in an overwhelmingly medicalized field of childbirth. 2. Where is it located? Located in Falmouth; serving families throughout Cape Cod, Boston area, South Shore, North Shore & Rhode Island 3. What is your favorite part about our community? I love the loyalty of families and their commitment to including others. 4. How else do you get involved with the community? I am the Vice President of BNI Sand Dollars in Falmouth, and I also work at Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole during summer. I provide childcare to many local families and you may see me at the Cape Cod Children's Museum, Woods Hole Aquarium, or any local playground with children in tow. 5. What are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community? Feeling isolated! The cold weather can make it hard find ways to keep kids busy. Events like the Parent Resource Fair are an amazing way to get out of the house, explore something new and find out what exists for families right in our own back yard. 6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business? The first birth I attended as a doula, was quickly followed by my second! The babies arrived within 48 hours of each other, which was a whirlwind and made me feel very experienced! 7. What advice would you give parents and care givers in our community? Trust your instincts!!! You are the expert on your child, and your intuition is incredibly valuable. 
With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!
Monumental Beginnings Doula Services 
1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?
I provide birth & postpartum doula services for growing families. This means I provide: -in-home prenatal education -holistic care for families seeking a less invasive birth -hand-picked resources based on your needs as a family -on-call 24/7 attention within 2 weeks of anticipated due date -physical presence in early labor lasting until delivery of baby -In-Home Postpartum Care modified to suit the needs of each family. -Education for Safe Sleeping, Baby Wearing, Bathing, Feeding & Swaddling -Screening for Postpartum Mood Disorders -Overnight Baby Coverage -Light Cleaning, Cooking & Errands -Sibling Childcare Doula involvement in childbirth has been shown to decrease the demand for medical pain relief, risk of c-section, and postpartum depression. The support of a doula benefits the entire family by reducing a women's time in labor, increasing confidence as a new parent and providing emotional support in an overwhelmingly medicalized field of childbirth. 2. Where is it located? Located in Falmouth; serving families throughout Cape Cod, Boston area, South Shore, North Shore & Rhode Island 3. What is your favorite part about our community? I love the loyalty of families and their commitment to including others. 4. How else do you get involved with the community? I work at Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar in Woods Hole during summer. I provide childcare to many local families and you may see me at the Cape Cod Children's Museum, Woods Hole Aquarium, or any local playground with children in tow. 5. What are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community? Lack of community! We feel like parents need to do everything on their own, which is simply not true. Parenthood is hard, and deserving of support! 6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business? Every baby that is born under my care and assistance is important to me. My business is extremely personal, and results in deep relationships with parents, children & families. 7. What advice would you give parents and care givers in our community? Trust your instincts!!! You are the expert on your child, and your intuition is incredibly valuable. Self-care is incredibly valuable. Time away to take care of yourself, is beneficial to your entire family. Do not neglect your own needs! You, and your family deserve a happy, healthy, and present parent. 
 By: Emily Accrocco It’s tough being a doula. Not only do you work long, unpredictable hours, you may be required to stay up all night, face serious birth complications and challenging hospital situations. While juggling all these tasks during a birth, advocacy is important for the mother and family. A few things doulas advocate for: Taking childbirth education classes: A doula who wishes to become certified through an organization is usually required to take a childbirth class or to take a childbirth educator class (CBE). Some doulas include CBE in their agreement to accept services and may tag on an extra fee. Taking a series provides clients with a minimum understanding of what they are going to go through in the months to come. Topics include stages and phases of labor, behavioral and emotional characteristics of each phase, specific positions and comfort measures, relaxation techniques, what to expect immediately postpartum, newborn procedures and more! (Doula International Magazine, DONA, Vol 21, Issue 2, 2013). Taking a course helps ensure that there is informed consent or choice in the way your labor and delivery pans out. You will know the risks and benefits of many hospital procedures and will be encouraged by your doula to ask probing questions if you are unsure about a specific one. Ask your doula to provide you with referrals to CBE classes and teachers in your area. Your doula may also offer access to her extensive lending library and educational DVDs. Writing a Birth Wish/Preference, not PLAN: We doulas don’t like to call a birth “plan” a “birth plan”. Birth rarely goes as planned so it’s easier to call it a wish or a preference. There are plenty of tools online, such as: http://www.columbiacenter.org/tools/birth-preference.htm or http://www.hellobee.com/2012/06/19/the-birth-preference-list/ which have templates and guides to help you write one. I always assist my clients with their preferences at the second prenatal meeting. I remind them of items they may have left out, like whether or not to circumcise their little boy, or newborn medicines, such as a vitamin K shot, or eye drops put in soon after birth which can make a newborn’s vision blurry. And mamas, you want that baby to be able to see you immediately after delivery to enhance the bonding! I advise my clients to bring at least six copies of their birth wish to the hospital or birth center because of nurse/doctor shift changes. When I’m at a birth, to every new face, I introduce myself and then ask if they have reviewed the family’s birth preference. Avoiding unnecessary inductions: I know from experience that the last couple weeks of pregnancy are bru-tal. I was in North Carolina, during hot, hot summer for my third trimester. With no A/C in my car, I was a big, sweaty, (but beautiful!) beast. Mamas, it is very important to wait it out and let your baby come when he or she is ready. Your body and baby will work together at the right time. Check with your provider to make sure no bar mitzvahs or vacations are scheduled around your due date. If that is the case, meet a second provider or back up for your provider. A fetus’s lungs aren’t developed til week 34 in your pregnancy and babies born before this week may have various breathing difficulties and will most likely require a stay in the NICU. However, if there are certain complications, induction may be medically necessary. According to the March of Dimes, “Babies born after 37 weeks of pregnancy are full-term. However, new research has shown that a baby’s brain nearly doubles in weight in the last few weeks of pregnancy.” So, keep bakin’ that baby! A doula can help remind you of natural ways to induce your labor, such as herbs, tinctures and the various hospital procedures that are nonmedical like a foley catheter or breaking your water, as long as she’s within the scope of practice of her agency. Mamas, be well prepared for your birth! Wait out your pregnancy. Don’t make hasty decisions during labor. Review your preferences with your doula, provider and partner so they can remind you of what you wanted before all that pain began! Birth can profoundly transform a woman, strengthening her faith and deepening her identity, so make sure you’ve educated yourself on these topics. And hire a doula! Did y’all hear about: The mother in Minnesota who lost her newborn for five days because she tested positive for drugs after eating a poppy seed bagel?! Don’t worry, she received a settlement AND got her baby girl back! What about the woman who went into labor at a Rolling Stones concert in the U.K.? OR the mother whose twin son was pronounced dead and she was able to revive him after TWO hours using skin-to-skin contact?!?! Emily grew up in Barnstable, Cape Cod and after graduation, attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies. In 2010, she gave birth to her daughter Lena Rose with the assistance of a doula. She had never considered or been educated about natural childbirth or hiring a doula. Emily had an amazing experience and it motivated her to become a doula herself. Her dream was to work with teen girls and as a labor and delivery nurse, but found doula-ing satisfies both passions. Emily believes in the transitive powers of By: Emily Accrocco “So, we’re going to have a complete stranger in the delivery room with us? I mean, you seem cool…” said one father-to-be during my second prenatal interview with potential doula clients. His remark didn’t shake me at all, as I’ve learned how precious doula support is for the father as well as the mother. Some fathers are thrown off at the idea of a doula, but are very grateful to have had an experienced support person in the room with them for the beautiful transition into parenthood. “The training of a doula emphasizes quiet reassurance and enhancement of the natural abilities of the laboring woman. A doula is constantly aware that the couple will carry the memory of this experience throughout their lives” (The Doula Book, Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus). The doula must be sensitive to this time and compatible with mom and dad. Things to consider when interviewing a potential birth doula: 1. Are you available during my due date? Most doulas will offer to be on call for you two weeks before and two weeks after your due date. 2. What is your training? Are you certified? If so, by what organization? What were the requirements for certification? DONA, for example, requires birth doulas to attend three births with positive evaluations from the OB or midwife, the nurse, the mother and father or birth partner. 3. How many births have you attended? How long have you been a doula? 4. Why did you become a doula? 5. What is your stance on pain medication during labor? 6. Are you familiar with my OBGYN/midwife and hospital/birth center? Have you been to a birth with my provider before? 7. How would you be able to support me during labor and delivery? What is in your birth supplies bag? 8. How would you involve and assist my partner during the birth? 9. When would you join me once I am in labor? 10. What is your back up plan if you are unable to attend my birth? Can I meet the back up doula? 11. What is your fee? Fees for doulas can range from $300-$1000 depending on your location and the doula’s experience. Some doula students offer birth services pro bono, on a sliding scale, or for trade of goods or services. 12. What does your fee cover? The majority of doulas offer up to 2-3 prenatal visits, attendance at your birth and up to 2-3 postpartum visits. Unlimited phone, email or text support for your pregnancy from date of hire. 13. What is our refund policy? If you like her, schedule another meeting to go over your birth preferences. After the interview, ask yourself these questions: 1. Am I compatible with this person’s personality? 2. Can I imagine this person with me for the big show? 3. Does this doula seem to have her own idea of how your birth should go or is she supportive of your decisions? 4. Does she listen and communicate well? Keep in mind that this kind of support requires a high level of trust- in yourself, and in the doula’s knowledge and skills. Make sure she is someone that will reassure you and ground you. This is your body, your birth, your baby. A great site to find birth and postpartum doulas is Doulamatch.net! Emily grew up in Barnstable, Cape Cod and after graduation, attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies. In 2010, she gave birth to her daughter Lena Rose with the assistance of a doula. She had never considered or been educated about natural childbirth or hiring a doula. Emily had an amazing experience and it motivated her to become a doula herself. Her dream was to work with teen girls and as a labor and delivery nurse, but found doula-ing satisfies both passions. Emily believes in the transitive powers of childbirth on women and believes that every woman should have doula support to have the most fulfilling birth and most positive experience. Childbirth is so empowering and humbling at the same time, that to be a part of another's special moment means so much to the doula. Birthing is a spiritual event and women can take back the personal power and innate strength to give birth without excessive and unnecessary medical interventions. Emily works as a mental health counselor for children and adolescents. She draws on her experiences in social work and birth work to be successful in both fields. She is currently a midwifery student and has dreams of opening a pregnancy and birth services center on Cape Cod. “If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” By: Emily Accrocco Doula-what? Doula-who? What the heck is a doula anyways? Doula comes from the ancient Greek word for a “woman who serves.” Women have been helping women have babies for centuries and this has carried on into the modern world. Doulas are everywhere, and are trained and experienced professional birth support workers. Most women who become doulas see becoming a doula as a calling, a vocation. They have a passion for pregnancy, new mothers and families and new life. A doula provides physical, emotional, mental, and informational and partner support. A doula does not take the place of the father or birth partner. If anything, a doula increases partner involvement during the laboring process. The family is born in the delivery room and the presence of a doula reduces pain, anxiety, discomfort and fear during birth for both the mother and the father. Doulas are mostly hired because a family or mother desires a natural, unmedicated birth, but are still extremely helpful with a medicated birth. As doulas, we hope to empower mothers to give a new start at life while helping create a healthier generation. I’m drawn to pregnant bellies. I can’t stop chasing the mothers down and asking, “Do you have a doula?” Many, if not all respond, “What is a doula??” This was the same reaction I had when I was pregnant. When I did some research, I was floored. There IS a support person used purely for labor and delivery. It can be affordable, or pricey, depending on the doula’s experience and practice area. Most doulas that haven’t been certified through various agencies, including DONA or CAPPA, provide free birth support, but fees for experienced doulas can be up to $1000. We will also provide you with a list of community resources. A doula does not do anything medical—we provide hot and cold therapy, massage, advocacy, aromatherapy, reflexology and various physical and emotional comfort measures for relief, continuous phone or email support and are on call for you two weeks before and after your due date. A doula is with a mother 100% of the time during labor and delivery and is there to ensure that a mother has the birth that she wants and to remind her that she has options during her birth experience. If you hire a doula, you will meet at least twice prenatally and discuss your birth preferences and prepare and investigate ways to avoid unnecessary medical interventions. Doulas spend a lot of time educating families on healthy pregnancies, changes during labor and delivery, newborn and postpartum care as well as breastfeeding. There are also postpartum doulas that charge by the hour and visit you at home assist with light housekeeping as well. Doulas work in hospitals, birth centers and during homebirths! Birth is seen as a transitional and natural process, where a doula is witness to a woman becoming a mother. It is one of the most powerful experiences on earth and most humbling to the doula.  Facts About Doulas: The presence of a doula at your birth: ~ increases birth experience satisfaction and postpartum bonding ~ lowers c section rates ~ lowers medical intervention rates ~ shortens labor ~ reduces fear and anxiety about labor and delivery ~ lowers level of stress hormones ~ lowers chances of postpartum depression And much more! Emily grew up in Barnstable, Cape Cod and after graduation, attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies. In 2010, she gave birth to her daughter Lena Rose with the assistance of a doula. She had never considered or been educated about natural childbirth or hiring a doula. Emily had an amazing experience and it motivated her to become a doula herself. Her dream was to work with teen girls and as a labor and delivery nurse, but found doula-ing satisfies both passions. Emily believes in the transitive powers of childbirth on women and believes that every woman should have doula support to have the most fulfilling birth and most positive experience. Childbirth is so empowering and humbling at the same time, that to be a part of another's special moment means so much to the doula. Birthing is a spiritual event and women can take back the personal power and innate strength to give birth without excessive and unnecessary medical interventions. Emily works as a mental health counselor for children and adolescents. She draws on her experiences in social work and birth work to be successful in both fields. She is currently a midwifery student and has dreams of opening a pregnancy and birth services center on Cape Cod.  Cape Cod Mommies is excited to add once again to our Board of Advisors! Join us in Welcoming: Emily Accrocco ~ Doula
Emily grew up in Barnstable, Cape Cod and after graduation, attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies. In 2010, she gave birth to her daughter Lena Rose with the assistance of a doula. She had never considered or been educated about natural childbirth or hiring a doula. Emily had an amazing experience and it motivated her to become a doula herself. Her dream was to work with teen girls and as a labor and delivery nurse, but found doula-ing satisfies both passions. Emily believes in the transitive powers of childbirth on women and believes that every woman should have doula support to have the most fulfilling birth and most positive experience. Childbirth is so empowering and humbling at the same time, that to be a part of another's special moment means so much to the doula. Birthing is a spiritual event and women can take back the personal power and innate strength to give birth without excessive and unnecessary medical interventions. Emily works as a mental health counselor for children and adolescents. She draws on her experiences in social work and birth work to be successful in both fields. She is currently a midwifery student and has dreams of opening a pregnancy and birth services center on Cape Cod. Contact Info 774-212-6485 http://bellyswelldoula.wix.com/bellyswelldoula bellyswelldoula@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wix Twitter: https://twitter.com/wix |
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