Welcome HOM!

  • Our Vision

    To provide supportive and informative care to all families. To provide a village of people to surround our families that includes ongoing support beyond the birth and immediate postpartum period. To offer extended care of at least 2 years. To support creating a nurturing family environment. When families thrive, babies thrive.

  • Our Mission

    To ensure all families are informed of all options available. To teach what informed care looks like. To inform families what to expect before, during, and after labor. To provide resources to families who are in need, regardless of financial ability. To supply each family with a list of classes needed to feel confident in the process of parenting.

  • Our Values

    The owners and staff of Hands of Melody believe that childbirth is a very sacred time in a family’s life. We count it as an honor to be present during this time, and promise that each person in the family, no matter their role, is supported to the best of our knowledge and ability.

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Care and Support

To ensure all families are informed of all options available. To teach what informed care looks like. To inform families what to expect before, during, and after labor. To provide resources to families that are in need regardless. To provide guidance and resources for accessing care. To supply each family with a list of classes needed to feel confident in the process of parenting.

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Doulas

Doulas provide education, advocacy, and non-medical childbirth support. HOM Doulas offer ongoing in-person and virtual support to families during their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journeys.

Meet Our Family
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Classes

Informed education: You do have choices.

Available Classes

What is a Doula?

A Doula is an individual who provides you and your family non-medical support during your pregnancy, your labor and delivery, and your postpartum period. The Doulas primary role is to be present, knowledgeable, and aware of how your pregnancy and labor are progressing in order to offer you the best level of support. A professional Doula should be trained through a hospital recognized certifying organization such as Doulas of North America (DONA). Some Doulas will complete the certifying process and some will not. If certification is important to you, please confirm this information with your chosen Doula. Doulas completing the certification process must receive training in HIPPA, proper PPE, and 1st Aid and CPR just to name a few. 

In general, Doula services often include check-ins during pregnancy to gauge your progress, needs, understanding, and expectations for labor. After delivery, a Doula will follow up with you during the 4th trimester to confirm your condition and recovery.

While Doulas work to ensure that your birth story will be what you want, there are some important things to understand about what Doulas do not do.
- A Doula is not a midwife. A Doula is not a nurse. A Doula is not a medical doctor. Doulas are trained and certified in birth work, but they are not medical professionals. They do not serve as nurses or backup to the medical experts.

- Doulas do not provide medical advice or diagnoses. Therefore, any medical advice you get should come from your medical team, and then you should discuss that information with your Doula to ensure you have a clear understanding of the implications and are well-informed of your options. It is important you discuss any medical information you know and discover with your Doula so that they may provide you with the best support.

- Doulas cannot “catch” your baby. Doulas are not medical professionals, they legally cannot deliver your baby. Their role is to offer you, the birthing client, non-medical support as you need it.

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- Doulas do not provide medical advice or diagnoses. Therefore, any medical advice you get should come from your medical team, and then you should discuss that information with your Doula to ensure you have a clear understanding of the implications and are well-informed of your options. It is important you discuss any medical information you know and discover with your Doula so that they may provide you with the best support.

- Doulas are not your birthing partner. If you have identified someone or some people to be present with you during your pregnancy and birthing journey, your Doula will defer to you and them to ensure you have the laboring experience you planned and need. The Doula is not there to replace your partner, whether that is a spouse, partner, relative, or friend.

- Doulas do not make decisions on your behalf. Any decisions regarding your labor and birthing experience are yours and your family’s. Your Doula may give you information so that you are able to make an informed decision that is best for you, your Little, you’re your family. Whatever decision you make, your Doula will be there to provide support to and for you.

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