Welcome to
Labor of Love Doula Services 
and Childbirth Preparation Classes

No matter how prepared you are, delivering a baby is
 unpredictable. The presence of a doula is constant, stable, strong
and secure. She is unwavering in her focus of tending to your
 needs and desires during this amazing experience!

My name is Shannon Santamaria
and I serve women and their partners before, during
 and after their delivery; whether it's a natural,
medicated or a cesarean birth.

I'm available in the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas including:
Tehachapi, Santa Clarita, San Gabriel and San Fernando Valley areas.

Contact me for a free consultation:
ShannonMyDoula@gmail.com
 661.942.5898 
 818.445.5976

     How can a doula
 impact your delivery?

       *50% reduction in cesarean rate    
 *25% shorter labor
        *60% reduction in epidural requests
        *40% reduction in Pitocin use
        *30% reduction in analgesia use
        *40% reduction in forceps delivery
 
From Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You
 Have a Shorter Easier and Healthier Birth,
             Klaus,Kennell, and Klaus (1993)

Dads and Doulas... a wonderful team!

I love teaming up with dads to help a momma labor well! 

Having a doula doesn't replace Dad or other birth partner. Instead, a doula can improve the support a mom feels from the dad as well as be supported himself.
 
When a doula is present, Dad is free to enjoy and experience the birth with the mom and relax while the doulas skills, knowledge and experience improve
the entire birth experience for
both mom and dad!

If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.   ~John H. Kennell, MD

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