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Melanie Ellison, Durango CO doula
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Pictures of what doula support looks like in labor

11/8/2016

5 Comments

 
At my most recent client's birth, I got to be on the other side of the camera. Special thanks to Jessica who captured these photos of the support I provide as a doula!

A doula is a multi-faceted support person. I coach moms to help them relax and break the fear>tension>pain cycle, I help them use positive visualizations, suggest more comfortable/effective positions to help labor progress, and also do double hip squeezes, counter pressure, and use a rebozo to provide comfort in labor (and coach dad on how to do the same).
It is fulfilling work to take moms from a place of fear to that of confidence in anticipating birth.
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5 Comments
Sandi Greene
12/5/2016 03:48:01 pm

One of the kindest and most loving young women I know.

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Melanie
12/5/2016 05:02:29 pm

You're so sweet!

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Ann Pollack link
12/5/2016 04:46:48 pm

Beautiful photos of an amazing doula in action❤️

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Melanie
12/5/2016 05:03:25 pm

I credit you with getting me to where I am! Thanks for being an amazing mentor.

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Lydia Blodgett
5/2/2018 09:17:07 am

You are such an amazing person! I love this website and your blog. Your encouragement to me during my pregnancies and the wealth of knowledge you've imparted to me on fertility, etc has been so awesome. We love you!

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    Melanie Ellison, Durango CO

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