Hi, I'm Chylene Wilson, certified birth doula. Congratulations on your pregnancy! You have taken a very positive step in seeking out a doula to help you achieve the birth experience you will feel great about! My personal goal is to compassionately care for you and be your companion in this wonderful journey. The birth of your baby is such a special time in life. I believe the life of your child is a precious reminder of God's love for you. See what Psalm 127:3 says about your sweet baby."Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward."

I believe women are specially designed to bring forth life naturally and that birth may be achieved with joy and satisfaction. And doula care is what makes a positive difference! See how clinical studies have proven this.

But you may be thinking a doula is sort of trendy and why do I need one? Haven't ladies been doing just fine with OB doctors, midwives and nurses for a long time now? Well, actually the practice of women helping women give birth has been around for centuries and is a tradition found all over the world. The word "doula" comes from the Greek and means "a woman's servant". Sounds good already, doesn't it? The art of being a doula is the art of a woman "mothering the mother". Think about when you're in a difficult place and going through something painful, perhaps a bit scary or uncertain, it just feels good to have someone caring for you, just like Mom. Or you may feel completely certain and confident about your birth, and it just feels good to have someone cheering for you, just like Mom. And mothers who are nurtured in this way during labor in turn are better mothers to their babies.

So why do I need a doula? Because a professionally-trained and certified doula provides you with verbal encouragement, focused reassurance, advocacy of your birth plan and all those feel-good strategies for physical comfort to help you relax, embrace the process of birth, and come to the goal of labor.your baby safely in your arms. This is your personal experience, and you will want to have control of your birth choices. A doula helps you accomplish your desires. This is the continual care I provide for my clients from labor start to labor finish.

A doula does not attempt to replace you, dad. If you're not sure, check out this great article about Dads and Doulas. Rather, I guide dad in techniques that help mom stay calm and keep him focused on her needs, bringing you closer together as a couple. Sometimes dads get a little nervous about this whole birth thing. But with a doula on your team, the pressure of having to know exactly what to do is relieved. You both feel more comfortable and freer to bond together in your love. Think of your doula as the extra set of kind and loving hands providing relief and aid at any given moment. What a great birth team that makes!

My clients have told me again and again, "We could not have done this without you!" And these statements have come from ladies who have labored at home, in a birthing center, in the hospital with and without an epidural.even from a C-section client. You see, regardless of how babies arrive, and you know they don't tell us how they intend to be born, each women feels personally self-empowered and more satisfied about her birth experience when she has a doula caring for her, by her side the entire time. That holds true even if the birth plan takes a left turn. So whether you have a determination to go all natural, aren't exactly sure but would like to try it, or perhaps even feel a little wimpy about pain. you will have a better experience hiring me as your birth doula. Birth is a miracle, and I am always humbled to be invited to the birthday party.