WELCOME!!
Welcome and congratulations on your pregnancy and upcoming birth! My name is Rashell Rice and I am committed to educating, empowering and supporting women throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Birth is a normal and natural process and I hope to help you achieve the birth experience you desire.
What is a Doula?
Doula is a greek word meaning, " a woman who serves." A doula is someone whom "Mothers the Mother". A doula is a labor support person, whom provides not only continuous physical and emotional support to the laboring and expectant mother, but also to her support people. A doula does not perform any medical procedures.
Benefits of Having a Doula
50% reduction in c-section rate
25% shorter labor
60% reduction in epidural requests
40% reduction in pitocin use
40% reduction in forceps delivery
30% reduction in pain medication use
-Cited from "Mothering the Mother" by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus
Proud to be serving Middle Tennessee. If you are not in my service area, I will be more than happy to refer you to a Doula who will be able to help you.
What is a Doula?
Doula is a greek word meaning, " a woman who serves." A doula is someone whom "Mothers the Mother". A doula is a labor support person, whom provides not only continuous physical and emotional support to the laboring and expectant mother, but also to her support people. A doula does not perform any medical procedures.
Benefits of Having a Doula
50% reduction in c-section rate
25% shorter labor
60% reduction in epidural requests
40% reduction in pitocin use
40% reduction in forceps delivery
30% reduction in pain medication use
-Cited from "Mothering the Mother" by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus
Proud to be serving Middle Tennessee. If you are not in my service area, I will be more than happy to refer you to a Doula who will be able to help you.
