Nadeshiko Doula
Childbirth Education / Birth Doula / Postpartum Doula / Infant Massage & Play Group / Placenta Encapsulation Kayoko Nakajima LCCE, CD/PCD(DONA), CEIM(IAIM) nakajima.kay@gmail.com I provide Childbirth and Early Postpartum Education in Japanese with group and in Japanese and English with private.
I'm a certified childbirth educator by Lamaze International. I'm also a certified birth/postpartum doula and a infant massage instructor. Please see my portfolio. I enjoy working with families from different cultural backgrounds. 
What is a Doula
A birth doula is a professional who is trained in childbirth and provides continuous emotional and physical supports to a mother before, during, and just after birth. A Postpartum Doula cares for the mother and her family in their home in the first few weeks following the birth of their baby. A doula(birth & postpartum) provides non-medical support, evidence based information and companionship. The Evidence for Doulas 
Birth Support
A Birth Doula ● Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life ● Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor ● Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth ● Stays with the woman throughout the labor ● Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decisions ● Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers ● Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience ● Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level Benefit of Birth Doula Support Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth ● tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications ● reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience ● reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction and cesareans ● reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals Research shows parents who receive support can: ● Feel more secure and cared for ● Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics ● Have greater success with breastfeeding ● Have greater self-confidence ● Have less postpartum depression ● 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin ● 28% decrease in the risk of C-section ● 12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth ● 9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief ● 14% decrease in the risk of her newborn being admitted to a special care nursery ● 34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience Resources: DONA International Services: One prenatal complimentary meeting (1 hour) 2~3 prenatal visits (1.5 ~ 2 hours each). On the BIG Day, whenever you feel you want me to be with you, I will come over to your house and provide emotional, physical and informational supports to your entire family. I will suggest when we should be going to the hospital or birth center. I will come with you and provide continuous supports during the labor and until you see your baby. I will take basic pictures of the baby’s first moment. I will stay until you and your family are settled down (about 2 hours after baby is born). I will have one postpartum visit (about 1 hour). Specialized training or previous experience
Fees: $980 ($880: for families who take my childbirth classes) Certified by DONA International Kayoko Nakajima LCCE, CD/PCD(DONA), CEIM(IAIM) nakajima.kay@gmail.com 
Postpartum Support
A Postpartum Doula ● Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester. ● Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying. ● Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary Benefits of Postpartum Doula Support: ● Increased breastfeeding success ● Greater understanding and appreciation of this chapter of life ● Decreased incidence of Postpartum mood disorders ● Quicker recovery time ● Feeling more rested and present ● Enhanced family bonding ● Increased confidence in parenting skills Postpartum support includes: ● Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth ● Breastfeeding support/bottle-feeding support ● Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting ● Encourages family bonding ● Offer a listening, non-judgmental ● Educational support and providing resources ● Infant Massage ● Spend time with the baby so family will have time to rest ● Baby’s laundry ● Light housekeeping ● Run errands and shop for groceries ● Assist in nursery organization/ set-up ● Sibling adjustment and care ● Prepare nutritious meals/ snacks For the Dad-to-Be: Dads also benefit from a postpartum doula. Many new fathers feel overwhelmed by both the increased financial pressure and the new responsibility to be intimately involved in the care of a newborn. If a husband can’t take time off from work, he knows he is leaving mom and baby in good hands. There is also a sense of relief knowing that both parents can get a relatively good night’s sleep, or even sleep through the whole night. This lends itself to both parents bonding with their new baby and helps the couple maintain aspects of pre-baby days. Resources: DONA position papers on postpartum doulas Factors That Influence Postpartum Recovery by Penny Simkin Services: One prenatal meeting / free (complimentary) Postpartum care is offered in 2-5 hour shifts Fees: $35/hr (After 10 hours $30/hr. Weekends, holidays and 8pm to 8am: $40/hr) Certified by DONA International Kayoko Nakajima LCCE, CD/PCD(DONA), CEIM(IAIM) nakajima.kay@gmail.com 
Infant Massage Coming Soon
Certified by IAIM Kayoko Nakajima LCCE, CD/PCD(DONA), CEIM(IAIM) nakajima.kay@gmail.com 
Placenta Encapsulation Coming Soon
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