Cheryl Ann Lowe
Holistic Doula
Tender loving care from pregnancy to postpartum for families on the Olympic Peninsula
Explore the buttons above & below to get to know me & to learn about what I offer as a birthing Doula!
Do I Need a Doula?
Backed by scientific research, the benefits of having a doula by your side extend beyond just comfort. The power of continuous support during childbirth can help you make informed decisions for a safer and more satisfying journey into parenthood.{Reduced Risk of Cesarean Birth:}
39% less likely to have a cesarean birth with a doula.
{Shorter Labor Duration:}
Continuous support from a doula has been associated with a 25% reduction in the length of labor.
{Decreased Need for Pain Medication:}
Studies have shown that the presence of a doula reduces the need for pain medication during childbirth by 10%.
{Higher Satisfaction with Birth Experience:}
Mothers who have doula support are 31% more likely to rate their childbirth experience positively.
{Lower Risk of Newborn Complications:}
Babies born to mothers who had doula support are 14% less likely to be admitted to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).Choosing to work with a doula is more than just an extra set of hands. It's an investment in your health, your baby's well-being, and your overall birth experience.
About
Hi! I'm Cheryl Ann...Baby lover, hugger, homeschooling mother of 4 - your Mama Bear, teacher, & cheerleader all rolled up into one!After running summer camps & after school programs for inner city youth, teaching kindergarten in the public school system, cherishing an era of stay-at-home momming, following God with my husband Benjamin through moving across the United States from Texas to eventually Washington State, running a locally renowned cafe while homeschooling, & watching my babies grow into incredible young people - I am now in my forties & somehow just now discovering that I've been a Birthing Doula at heart all along the way!I want to see new parents welcome their new season of family life together feeling that they are empowered, respected, & championed. I want to build more stories of transformative, powerfully peaceful births, & lessen the times that new parents leave struggling through trauma, confusion, or regret.I want to give new parents the opportunity to identify their values when it comes to the vulnerable & intimate process of birth. We will honor your values with intentional preparation in nutrition, education, & mindset work together. I'd be honored to serve you.text (512) 771 6068
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
After bringing my own 4 beautiful babies into this world & supporting other new mamas any chance I get, I've been trained as a Certified Birth Doula by the incredible Jana Johnston of Global Education of the Midwife.
S E R V I C E S
As your Doula, I'll be there to laugh & to cry with you, to hold your hand, to encourage you when you need a little bit of a push, to speak up to support your values, to empower your people,
& to be a calming presence when you need it the most. I offer non-medical, evidence-based information & comfort measures, complementing the care of your midwife or doctor.Currently, I am offering my services free of charge, as a volunteer, as I build my portfolio of experience & professional referrals.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to schedule a consultation!
Pricing for services will be established in the very near future & updated here.As your Doula, my services include:
- Free consultation before hire
- On-Call text/phone/in person support from time of hire until 2 weeks postpartum
- 3 Prenatal Planning Educational Sessions
- Zoom/Phone/ or Text check-ins for continued support
- Birth Plan & Postpartum Worksheets to process
- Nutrition guidance before & after birth
- Continuous Birth Support from the time you notify me through approximately 2 hours after birth with first successful breastfeeding
- Photos upon request (I'm not a professional photographer, but I'm another Mama, happy to help!)
- Postpartum follow-up visit in your home to debrief & make sure your support system is intact.
Looking forward to meeting you!
