Debbie Perdew CD(DONA)

As a birth doula I accompany laboring women to help ensure a safe and satisfying experience. I will educate and prepare you for your upcoming pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum care. I am trained in acupressure and during continuous labor support I will use massage, positional strategies, rebozo techniques, hydrotherapy, relaxation techniques and aromatherapy as additional comfort measures. I draw on my professional training, knowledge and experience to provide emotional support and physical comfort to laboring women. As situations arise in labor, I will aid in communication between you and the entire birth team, if needed. It is my goal to help you make informed decisions throughout the course of pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum. I am the mother of eight, now adult, children and I have personally experienced a variety of deliveries. I am also a postpartum doula, certified in infant massage, and trained to help with situations that arise in postpartum care. I have a BS from the University of Maryland.