Candace Prieger
Candace Prieger
Candace Prieger
About me
Hi! I'm Candace, a birth and postpartum doula in the Wooster, OH (and surrounding) area. Originally from Ontario, Canada, I completed my training with Childbirth International and am 99% done with my certification requirements. I believe all moms deserve to have a positive and informed birth & postpartum experience, and I am passionate about providing that 1-on-1 education and care. I'd love to assist you in either your pregnancy & birth or postpartum experience, so feel free to reach out!
Certification and training
Childbirth International Birth Doula (2026)
Languages
English
Service introduction
Birth Doula: Overall, my role is to help equip and educate you and your partner so you can experience a birth where you feel empowered and satisfied with your choices. Here’s how I do that: I provide 2-3 prenatal appointments where we can discuss any questions you have about your pregnancy, nutrition, birth prep, etc., and we can go over a birth plan and preferences. I'm reachable by text or phone call for any emergencies or questions in between meetings. During your birth, I provide virtual support in early labor and in-person support as labor progresses, either joining you at your home or the hospital. I provide insight and advice for labor positions, pain-management techniques, and physical support for pain relief as well. I stay after the birth to make sure you and the baby are doing well, and help establish breastfeeding if that is desired. I provide a postpartum visit around 6 weeks to provide support and answers for any questions or challenges you may have. My role is never to tell you what to do, but to support you in YOUR choices, since this is YOUR birth and baby. Postpartum Doula: Overall, my role is to help you feel confident, equipped, and educated as a new mom. Here’s how I do that: I officially begin care after your birth, with ideally one prenatal appointment to discuss expectations and answer any questions. Depending on which package you choose, I provide support multiple days or nights per week, for a set number of weeks. During that time, I provide education on postpartum recovery, newborn sleep, feeding, elimination patterns, and breastfeeding, helping establish a good latch and troubleshoot some of the common breastfeeding struggles that appear in the early postpartum period. My skills offer help with baby care, such as bottle feeding, changing, bathing, and establishing healthy sleep patterns, and household tasks, such as baby laundry, dishes, baby organization, and meal/food preparation. My role is never to tell you what to do, or make you feel pushed into anything, but to educate you on your options, and then support whatever choices you make. This is YOUR postpartum experience, and I want to make it as smooth and empowering as possible.
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