About the Doula - Services in Orange County and Los Angeles, California
Marcy Sauter
Without even knowing it, I became a doula several years ago. Through a church ministry, I prepared and delivered meals to new moms. When I delivered the food, I found myself nurturing the new mother and her newborn baby and this came very naturally to me. I brought comfort, companionship and gentle advice to the new mom and her family. When the timing was right, I ventured out and got the training and certifications I needed to become a professional doula.
I understand, first hand, the challenges we parents face upon bringing our baby home from the hospital. Sandy, our oldest child, was born by Caesarean Section. I wish everyone could see the video tape that my husband took of me and the baby the next morning after her coming home. I looked as though I had been hit by a train.
Both my mother and mother-in-law offered to stay with me in the first few weeks of Sandy's arrival. I was foolish to think that I could do this alone and didn't take them up on their offer. In retrospect, I regret that I refused their help. Having my mother or mother-in-law stay with me for those first few weeks would have made all the difference in the world.
Four years later, we were expecting our second child, Lindsay. I was determined NOT to have her by C-section!! The C-section experience was quite awful and I vowed to my doctor that I wouldn’t go through that again. During her delivery, I found myself overwhelmed because of the fact that our city was in chaos due to the rioting of 1992. My hospital room had the best view of the burning city. Her birth was overshadowed by gloom and doom! Talk about depressing! (At least I didn‘t have another C-section!)
Neither birth experience was what I had ever imagined, however, I can say, motherhood has been very rewarding to me. Yes, I have had trials, just like you have or will have. The blessings definitely outweigh the trials. There is so much to learn about infants, I am always pursuing further education in this field.
Being a doula has brought me to the homes of various types of people. From Hollywood writers and executive producers to policemen and teachers. I am grateful to all those who have allowed me to be a small part of this monumental occasion.
Certifications and Training
- Infant CPR
- Kittie Frantz's Baby's Perspective Certification
- TB Tested
- Individual Liability Insurance
- DONA Certified
- Years of Experience through Motherhood
Coast Magazine Feature
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