WHO I AM
LAURA DEHNE, CERTIFIED DOULA
Welcome to Soothing Presence Birth Services, I’m glad you stopped by! Expecting a little one? You’ve come to the right place! I am a certified labor & birth doula serving Albuquerque, NM. As you begin this wondrous journey called the miracle of life, I will be beside you with educational, physical & emotional support to help you manage your labor and the birth of your baby. I look forward to embarking on this life changing experience with you!
Services I Offer
BIRTH DOULA
DOULA – (doo-lah): The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek and means “a woman who serves” or “woman’s servant”. Although there are many types of doulas, the most common is a labor and birth doula, who is generally a woman who supports another woman through pregnancy, birth and early postpartum. Studies have shown that having a doula can help make this process better by reducing the length of labor, lowering the use of epidurals and other pain medications and decreasing the risk of cesarean section birth. Doulas also play a part in helping to make breastfeeding more successful and increasing positive birth experiences overall.
POST PARTUM DOULA
After nine months of anticipation and preparation, you finally met your new baby! NOW WHAT??? The postpartum period, also known as the Fourth Trimester, can be a time filled with excitement, uncertainties and anxiety. In addition to recovering from the physical demands of giving birth, adjusting to being new parents can feel a little over-whelming. Having a good support system in place can help smooth out the wrinkles of transitioning into your new roles as mommy and daddy. My postpartum care services offer emotional support to help mom process her birth experience, bond with her new baby and give her the opportunity for some self-care and pampering.
