Shawna Schmidt  ~  Mid-Iowa Doula Services

My name is Shawna Schmidt. I am a DONA trained doula. I am married to a wonderful man named Brad and the mother to three great kids, Alesha, age 17 years, and 11 year old twins, Nolan and Grace. My husband farms and owns a dirt and demolition company. We love spending time together camping and going to all the kids school activities!

 

After the birth of my twins in 2004, I was profoundly affected by the power of birth and how deeply it can impact a woman's life forever. This is also the time when I learned about what a doula was (thanks to a show on TV called “A Baby Story”). Fast forward 10 years, and here I am with a thriving business and I’m happier than I have ever been.

 

 “To be by a woman’s side as she journeys through this most amazing transition is a privilege beyond measure. And now, to speak of birth, to touch people’s hearts and souls, to awaken that part of humankind that has forgotten that it matters enormously how a baby comes into the world…. that is my task.” – Vicki Chan.  This quote perfectly sums up how I feel about my profession as a birth doula.  It is always a privilege and an honor to be chosen by a women and her partner to attend their birth and provide them with support through their journey to parenthood.  The birth of a baby is truly a remarkable miracle that takes my breath away every time I witness the blessed event!  

 

 

My role as a doula:

·        Helping her to rest and relax

·        Providing support for her partner

·        Encouraging nutrition and fluids in early labor

·        Assisting her in using a variety of helpful positions and comfort measures

·        Constantly focus on the comfort of both the woman and her partner

·        Helping the environment to be one in which the woman feels secure and confident

·        Providing her with information on birth options

 

I also offer:

Placenta Encapsulation

Belly Casting

Infant Massage Instruction

 

 

Website-www.mid-iowadoulaservices.com

Email- Shawna@mid-iowadoulaservices.com

Phone- 515-570-5194

Kamrar, IOWA

 

 

 

Serving Ames, Webster City, Fort Dodge, Clarion and surrounding areas in Iowa.