When a baby is boon, a mother is too. I believe women are designed to birth and nourish their babies and deserve to walk this path with guidance and loving, knowledgeable support of other women. As a ...
Birth Doula, Full-Spectrum Doula, Midwife, Childbirth Educator, Postpartum Doula
Ima Shalva - Nurtured Beginnings
6+ years
My approach combines the attitude of knowledge is power with a very holistic, natural-minded outlook on birth and postpartum. Special emphasis is layed onto the postpartum period which is often overlooked but so crucial for a soft landing in motherhood. Another aspect of my practice is supporting parents expecting twins and other multiples (as a twin mother myself).
Certifications
Birth Doula, Full-Spectrum Doula, Midwife, Childbirth Educator, Postpartum Doula
Services
Birth Preparation Sessions, Birth Plan Development, Comfort Measures for Labor, Childbirth Education Classes, Hospital Procedures Education, Partner Support Training, Continuous Labor Support, Pain Management Techniques, Advocacy During Labor and Birth, Natural Pain Relief Options, Labor and Birth Support, Immediate Postpartum Support, Light Housekeeping and Meal Prep, Postpartum Visits, Emotional Support for New Parents, Newborn Care Education, Breastfeeding/Bottle-Feeding Assistance, Multiples (Twins/Triplets) Care