Tucson, Arizona
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HYGGE BIRTH SERVICES
I am passionate about supporting birthing peoples' right to autonomy & informed consent.​
Providing evidence-based information is a foundation of my support so my clients feel confident in their decisions.
Strives to assist & empower birthing people & their partners by providing physical, emotional, educational, & advocacy support before, during, after labor &/or postpartum period. Making every effort to create an environment where clients feel safe, their decisions/concerns are respected, minimizing any risk of trauma or unsatisfactory birthing & postpartum experience. Ensuring excellent care by staying up to date on birthing topics & trainings on inclusivity & sensitivity regarding BIPOC, LGBTQ+, trauma, & loss.
Organizational – Every birthing & postpartum person should have access to support, evidence-based information, & be treated with dignity & respect.
Personal – Enter the birth world & fulfill my passion of helping birthing people have a positive birth experience while providing for my family.
Respect & Dignity – You are worthy of being treated with respect & dignity. The perinatal period is a vulnerable & intimate time. I vow to treat all my clients with the utmost dignity you are entitled to as a pregnant, laboring, & postpartum person.
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Honesty & Transparency – Trust is not a right, it is earned. I believe transparency & honesty are important for building & maintaining trust. If I make a mistake, I will make any necessary corrections & apologize for any potential harm I caused.
Agency & Autonomy – Pregnancy & birth are normal, biological processes that generally proceed without the need for any or multiple interventions. Nothing should be done to you without your full informed consent. I will help to remind you of your preferences so you can feel confident in asserting your right to informed consent & refusal during pregnancy, birth, & postpartum.
Advocacy – I will help advocate for your preferences & facilitate communication between you & your providers to work together to ensure you get the respectful medical care you deserve. My pledge is to honor & support your decisions, while providing you with evidence-based information to assist you in making informed decisions for you & your baby.
Collaboration & Communication – I will provide unbiased, evidence-based information, education, & support. We will work together to create a birth plan you can use as a roadmap with your providers. If needed, we will process any past stress, anxiety, or trauma to help minimize the chance of further trauma during your birth experience. Communication is a cornerstone of trust building. I will contact you by your preferred method & frequency as well as respond to you in a timely manner.
Compassion & Judgement-Free – I promise to provide care that is free from stigma so you feel safe, seen, & heard. I will work with you to provide customized care that meets your needs. If either of us feels we are not a great match, I honor that & will assist you in finding your best doula match. I believe it is essential to have a doula you feel 100% comfortable with inviting into your birth space.
Inclusive – I promise to address you by your desired name & pronouns, as well as to treat you with the utmost respect regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other status. You & your support person deserve to have a birth & postpartum experience that feels empowering, positive, & safe.