Elizabeth Pratt

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Oneida, New York

14 years of experience

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About me

Being a doula isn’t a job, it’s a privilege! I am honored to be able to assist families in some of the most transformative times in their lives. My approach when working with women and their families is to offer education and encouragement, which in turn helps them to feel confident as they approach and experience their baby’s birth. I provide evidence-based information and listen to what matters to my clients, and then we work together toward achieving their goals. Throughout pregnancy and especially during labor, I provide consistent, calm reassurance and guidance. I began my doula career in 2012 through DONA International and I am a Birth Beautifully Certified Birth Doula, Birth Beautifully Certified Childbirth Educator, and Birth Beautifully Birth Doula Trainer. I am also a Certified VBAC Doula through the VBAC Link, and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula through the Midwifery Institute. With a wide variety of doula experience — including medicated and unmedicated labors, spontaneous and induced labors, hospital birth and homebirth — my knowledge and understanding is put to use to help reduce my clients’ anxiety and increase their confidence. I have a special place in my heart for women suffering with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) during their pregnancies, as I myself have dealt with it five times. I believe the best pregnancies, births, and postpartum experiences happen when women and their families feel supported, and I would be honored to do that for your family.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Le Moyne College (2001)

Certification and training

DONA International training (2012)

Birth Beautifully Certified Birth Doula (BBBD) (2021)

Birth Beautifully Training Team Member - Birth Doula Trainer (2021)

The VBAC Link Certified VBAC Doula (CVD) (2022)

The Midwifery Institute Certified Postpartum Doula (2023)

Breech Without Borders training (2023)

Birth Beautifully Certified Childbirth Educator (BBCCE) (2022)

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Family Planning Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Labor Monitrice Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Preconception Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

Languages

English

Service introduction

Blessed Birth Doula of CNY offers many types of education and support so all our clients feel educated, prepared, and confident as they approach their baby's birth. + a variety of birth, VBAC, postpartum, and breastfeeding services + childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, and NFP classes + custom support for Hyperemesis Gravidarum ✨ www.blessedbirthdoula.com

Packages

Variety of Options

We offer many options for our clients. Please see our website for a full explanation and listing of all our services and classes: www.BlessedBirthDoula.com

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Frequently asked questions

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+ What exactly do doulas do, and what is outside our scope? Doulas DO: …provide physical, emotional, and educational support for women and their families during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum …provide information and education on various topics related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum …love helping people better understand their options …care for our clients, and want them to feel satisfied with their birth experiences …stay with our clients throughout the entire labor and birth …reassure our clients as labor progresses …provide comfort measures during labor …support clients who birth: without pain medication with pain medication via Cesarean …help our clients feel confident in their choices regarding labor and birth …work with doctors, midwives, and nurses as part of a care team to support our clients in the ways that will help them most …help our clients feel confident with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and newborn care …share recommendations and resources in our community that can assist you on your parenting journey Doulas DON’T: …provide clinical, medical assessment or diagnosis of any kind – it is NOT in our scope as doulas to do cervical checks, blood pressure checks, monitor the baby’s heartbeat, etc. …speak for our clients – we empower our clients to speak for themselves …communicate medical decisions to our clients’ providers – we offer unbiased information on procedures and methods, remind you of your goals, and help you determine how to best attain those goals + My partner will be with me during labor, so why would I want a doula? Your husband or partner will be indispensable during labor. He loves you and knows you best – but he might not know labor. Your doula knows labor and will work to provide support for both of you: to reassure you as labor progresses; with comfort measures; with reminders on how he can help you; and by encouraging you to be confident in your birth decisions and ability to give birth.