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Mary Ann Anderson

Birth Doula Status

Active

Postpartum Doula Status

Active

Level - In Training

(less than 10 births)

"Now that my children are at the age of beginning their own families I am combining my passion for mothering with my doula training to help other women find joy and fulfillment in these most feminine experiences of life – birth and nurturing their baby.

The following information was provided by Mary Ann to help her couples learn more about what types of support she can provide. Please be sure to email or call with any additional questions you may have.

*General Information*
Name:	Mary Ann Anderson	Primary & Secondary Languages:	English
Email address:	andersonstables@windstream.net	Website:	No
Where are you located?	Raymond, Nebraska	How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth?	45 miles
Phone number for initial contact?	402-783-2013	Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact:	9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
How many years have you been providing labor support services?	6 months	How many births have you attended as of June 2010?	2 as of June 2011
Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births? Please explain your comfort level...	Yes, I will attend both home and hospital births. I have given birth to 5 children, 3 of them in the hospital and 2 of them at home with midwives. I will support mom wherever she is most comfortable.	What is the max number of births you feel comfortable handling each month?	2
*Training & Credentials*
What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support?	Birth doula – ToLabor trained October 2010 Post partum doula - DONA trained June 2011
Do you have any current plans for additional training?	I am currently pursuing my birth and post partum certifications.
Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding?	Yes, I provide breastfeeding support. I believe that breast milk is best for babies where no complications prevent this. Even some complications are able to be worked through when one is persistent. Successful breastfeeding needs plenty of support and encouragement and is greatly beneficial for both mom and baby!
Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients?	Post partum support in the first days after birth would be provided in my birth doula role. I also provide more comprehensive care during the first 12 weeks after birth as a post partum doula.
If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area?	I would help mom through the initial period of breastfeeding in the hospital, check on her when she arrives home and again within a week or two later. Certainly I would be available to answer questions any time by phone or email during this time. For more prolonged post partum care I would be glad to negotiate the provision of services as needed.
*Fees & Payment Plans*
What is your typical fee schedule for attending births?	Negotiable during certification
Do you require a down payment?	Not currently	Are you willing to be on a call list for "free" services when low income families contact our website?	Yes
How much do you charge for postpartum doula care?	Negotiable during certification	Do you send a detailed bill to your couples & when is their payment due?	Not yet
Do you charge additional mileage when you have to travel outside of your hometown?	Not yet decided	Are you open to trading or bartering for services	Yes, if this would help a mom be able to have doula support
Will you provide a sliding fee for lower income couples?	Yes. I think all moms who desire birth support should have the opportunity to gain it.	Do you charge for consumable labor supplies used during a birth? EX: Doulas often times bring extra puddle pads, honey sticks, frozen tea pads, sitz bath supplies etc…	No
What is in your DOULA BAG?	Type Answer Here	Please describe your most effective comfort techniques and tricks?	Type Answer Here
*Miscellaneous Information*
How many times do you typically meet with couples prior to attending their birth?	2 - 3	Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples?	I am working on it
Do you guarantee backup services in case you are unable to attend due to illness or sudden conflicts? If not, would you encourage your couple to find a 2nd choice doula for backup?	Not yet Yes	If it felt "right" to you & your client, would you ever consider working as a team with another beginning doula to help her gain experience?	Yes
Is it ok for other doulas to contact you to help secure their own reliable backup?	Yes	How do you honestly feel about attending a birth for a couple you have never met either as a last minute doula or backup doula?	I would prefer to work with couples whom I have met prior to their birth, but I would support others to the best of my ability in the situation.
How do you describe yourself religiously?	I am a follower of Jesus Christ	How does your religion effect how you work with clients?	I would consider it a privilege to work with any birth client. The gift of life is precious and something I highly respect.
Do you provide a doula contract for detailed expectations of your care to be signed by all parties?	Not yet, but would provide as needed and desired	Have you ever worked with same sex couples?	No

Final Words From Mary Ann

I am passionate about mothering in all its aspects – especially birth, breastfeeding. Each of my 5 births taught me something new about the awesome process of birth and the marvelous way a woman’s body is created to nurture her baby both inside and outside her womb. My first three births were hospital births and my last two were at home with a lay midwife. My first birth in the hospital ended with a forceps delivery. As I became more confident in my body’s ability to birth I chose to birth at home. I think it is possible through educating yourself and gathering a good support team to plan the birth you would like to experience. Surround yourself with people who believe in your body’s ability to birth.

Having spent many of my early years of mothering being supported by LaLeche League, I became a leader and worked with moms to help them successfully breastfeed their babies. Now that my children are at the age of beginning their own families I am combining my passion for mothering with my doula training to help other women find joy and fulfillment in these most feminine experiences of life – birth and nurturing their baby.

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