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Its world Doula Week!  Did you know I am now offering Doula Services with Birth Photography? I am experienced doula who has attended over 30 births.  Today is actually the 4th birthday of my very first doula baby! I've taken about 6 months off from births, to test the waters in other areas of photography, like weddings and events, but have come back to focusing on what I love most, expecting families!

Your a What?? Whats a Doula (Doo-Lah)?

During labor, doulas provide close uninterrupted care of the mother. They can provide comfort with pain relief techniques, such as breathing, relaxation, massage and various laboring positions. Doulas also encourage participation from the partner and offer reassurance. A doula acts as an advocate for the mother, encouraging her in her desires for her birth. The goal of a doula is to help the mother have a positive and safe birth experience, whether the mother wants an un-medicated birth or is having a planned cesarean birth.

My Birth work bio-

My Doula Practice- click logo to visit my website www.doulatampabay.com

Hallie realized she had a strong desire to work with pregnant women after the birth of her daughter in January 2007. Through her personal experience, she learned the importance of having knowledge about pregnancy, labor and birth, and the value of a positive support system. This had led her to pursuing her certifications for being a Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator with CAPPA. Hallie believes that birth is a sacred event and is always honored to be part of it. She also has a love for helping fathers/partners become involved on their comfort level, creating memories and strengthening family bonds. She has experience with birth in hospitals, birth centers, and home births.

Hallie is a member of
International Association of Professional Birth Photographers
CAPPA -Certifying Organization- Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Assc.
Hallie is President of: The Tampa Bay Birth Network
Member of Citizens for Midwifery

For 2012, Im going to be offering an amazing deal- Maternity, Birth (or First 48), and Newborn, which will include 3 photo framed gift from me that showcases all these stages, for an amazing price similar to just hiring me as a doula! Prices vary depending on time of year, location of birth and other factors! Please email me at [email protected] for more information and prices!