Nestled in the friendly town of Fortuna in Humboldt County is a small resource center for pregnant families!
Hello! My name is Tracey Dahlen and With Child Doula Services is my heart and soul! I feel truly blessed to be able to provide support to women and families during this beautiful stage in their life. As you browse through this site you will find a variety of services available to you during pregnancy and shortly afterwards. My passion is to further educate families towards a healther lifestyle, to encourage them to enjoy the journey of pregnancy and to help them be the best parents they can be!
I am also a proud member of the
Doula Alliance of Humboldt County!
Click HERE for Support Groups &
Classes availble to you!
I look forward to meeting you!
Tracey Dahlen
Certified Doula
Holistic Massage Therapist
Photographer
Wife & Mother
Medical studies have shown that
having a doula present provides
the following benefits:
50% reduction in cesarean rate
60% reduction in epidural requests
40% reduction in the use of pitocin
25% shorter labor
30% reduction in use of analgesia
40% reduction in use of forceps
Mothering the Mother, Klaus, Kennell, &
Klaus, 1993
Benefits of Prenatal Massage Include:
*emotional support and nurturing touch
*relaxation and decreased insomnia
*stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis
*neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness
*assistance in maintaining proper posture
*preparing the muscles used during childbirth
*reduced swelling in hands and feet
*lessened sciatic pain
*fewer calf cramps
*headache and sinus congestion relief
In addition to the fact that massage during pregnancy just plain feels good, there are many other benefits for the mom-to-be and her baby, too. A study conducted by Dr. Tiffany Field at the
University of Miami School of Medicine showed that massage actually reduces stress hormones
in the body.
"At the end of my pregnancy,
I was having a lot of aches
and pains in my lower back and hips. Having a prenatal massage was just what I needed for relief. After my massage, I slept better and was more comfortable walking. I really felt refreshed!"
Amy-
Support Groups
Support groups are cancelled for the time being but please email if you would like to be notified when they start up again. Thank you!
All support groups are free! Children, spouses, and friends are welcome to join. Snacks and refreshments are provided.
If you would like more information or would like to
schedule an appointment,
please call 725-7879 or send an email.
Thank you for visiting my site!
With Child Doula Services
Tracey Dahlen Photography
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