Jennifer Richards

Birth Doula

Wesley Chapel, Florida

12 years of experience

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About me

Jennifer is a certified birth doula. She is certified through both DONA and CAPPA, as well as a certified Hypno-Doula with HypnoBabies. She is a Childbirth Educator and Evidence-Based Birth Instructor. Moreover, Jennifer has training in breastfeeding, using a TENS Unit for labor, and the traditional use of the rebozo. She has served more than 250 families and has more than 9 years of experience that have taken her from St. Louis, Missouri all the way to Okinawa, Japan. After her husband's retirement from the Marine Corps, Jennifer and her family have settled in the Tampa Bay area. Her passion for birth work began after she had her third baby. When she found herself continually researching everything birth related she realized her calling. Jennifer knew she was meant to serve families by helping them prepare for their babies birth with information, comfort, and support.

Certification and training

DONA, CAPPA, Evidence Based Birth Instructor, Hypno-Doula (2014)

Credentials

CBE CD (DONA) HCHD

Specialties

Acupressure During Labor Adoption Advanced Maternal Age Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breech Birth Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Massage Maternal Fetal Positioning Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Premature Infants Relaxation Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

Languages

English

Service introduction

SERVICES I offer two prenatal visits. During these visits we will go over the history of your previous pregnancies (if any), and go over any questions you have. I'll walk you through what to expect during early labor, active labor, pushing, preventing tearing, breastfeeding and postpartum care. I help you make a birth plan and we have a birth rehearsal. During the birth rehearsal, I will bring my Doula bag and we will use various comfort measures to help you prepare for the big day. You have my full support at your delivery. On the day your baby decides to make his/her arrival I can come to your house or the place you are giving birth. Whichever you prefer. I will support you with all the comfort measures we worked on throughout your pregnancy. And I will stay with you from the time you need me in labor until a few hours postpartum. I help with the initial breastfeeding and answer any questions you may have. I also take pictures if you would like me too. It's up to you when you would like our postpartum visit to be. Usually anytime before the first three weeks. If you are breastfeeding and would like some help I can help you. I've been trained through DONA and through Women Infants and Children’s A Journey Together. And I have my own personal experience of nursing my little one for 2 1/2 years.