ARTEMIS ARRIVALS BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

WHAT IS A DOULA?

A common question, since doulas were only popularized in the western world during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Currently about 6% of people are reported to have a birth doula support them, and I aim to improve those numbers. As your birth doula, my duty is to provide the physical, emotional and informational support one needs throughout pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period. I am your advocate and an educational resource. My mission is to facilitate a safe and nurturing space, empowering every person for the optimal birthing experience. Considering what recent studies show I strongly believe that everyone who wants one, deserves to have a doula. It is reported that women and birthing people who received doula care had 52.9% lower odds of a cesarean delivery, up to 64.7% lower odds of postpartum depression/ postpartum anxiety, a decrease in labor time by 25% and a decrease in requests for an epidural by 60%, just to name a few benefits! Furthermore The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as well as the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine reported that the continuous presence of a doula during pregnancy is one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes.

BIRTH RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

Welcome! My name is Clare Hammond and I am a certifying DONA Birth Doula and Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula working in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I am passionate about advocating for birthing rights, and firmly believe that doulas are for ALL people, no matter their circumstances or budget. I offer personalized support and education; helping you to make informed decisions and preparations so you can confidently walk through the initiation of pregnancy, labor and birth. From assisting with pain management to holding you through the emotions during labor, I aim to make you feel nurtured and empowered.

WHAT I OFFER

PRENATAL IN-PERSON SUPPORT

By offering Prenatal Visits my goal is to reduce stress and create peace of mind. By aiding in preparations and planning for the unknown; allowing you to pay attention to your body and your baby. I will help you and your family feel confident approaching labor and birth.

BIRTH & LABOR SUPPORT

My Birth & Labor Support offers continuous assistance to you and your family every step of the way; before, during and after birth. This is the “complete package”, if you will- including two prenatal meetings, on call phone and text support, breastfeeding assistance and two postpartum check-ins. I work to make you feel well taken care of, heard and respected throughout your birth journey.

AYURVEDIC POSTPARTUM SUPPORT

COMING SOON!!!From the founder of Inner Sun & Moon, and teacher of The Ayurvedic Doula- a specialized certification in Ayurvedic postpartum care: “There is a treasure of a solution in traditional Ayurvedic postpartum care. The 5000 year old system of health & longevity known as Ayurveda has intact + deeply beautiful techniques for caring for mother and newborn during the 42 days after birth that allow mama & baby to thrive in a way that seems nearly effortless”. I absolutely cannot wait to bring all the skills to the table that this certification program has to offer! Stay tuned as I curate an Ayurvedic Postpartum Recovery package that will be available as either a part of the Labor & Birth Support Service or as a stand alone service.

My passion ignited for this sacred work when my second child was born; after a seven hour, fairly breezy labor. This was five years after my first was born following a three day, intense prodromal labor. In both instances I cannot imagine going through it without my birth doula at my side. Through two very different labors and births she was a constant that let my heart and body know “I can do this”, by helping me to feel safe, heard and respected. I feel few things are as precious and worth protecting as a birthing person, and through my experiences I learned how disenfranchised and vulnerable we can be. Becoming your advocate, being able to tend to and provide for you and your family is truly an honor. As I see it, healing through birth is healing the Earth, and here at Artemis Arrivals, that’s what we aim for.

She's an amazing advocate for a very vulnerable time. I don't know how I would of handled everything without you there to guide me through delivery. Thank you so much. You have a talent and passion for a very beautiful thing!

Logan D

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Background

Littleton, CO December 2022

A seven hour training workshop taught by Ann Pollack of Denver Doula Training LLC; approved as one step towards certification with DONA International.

INTRODUCTION TO CHILDBIRTH FOR DOULAS

Littleton, CO December 2022

A three hour training workshop taught by Ann Pollack (Denver Doula Training LLC); an approved course towards doula certification with DONA Intl.

BREASTFEEDING BASICS

Inner Sun & Moon, March 2023

THE AYURVEDIC DOULA: SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATION IN AYURVEDIC POSTPARTUM CARE

A 210 hour diploma program offered by Sarva Blackwell and her school of holistic and natural therapeutics, Inner Sun & Moon. “Learn the nearly forgotten secrets of natural and Ayurvedic postpartum recovery that leave the mothers in your care feeling vibrant, beautiful, strong, calm, and grounded as they enter motherhood.

Acquire skills in making traditional Ayurvedic postpartum meals and herbal preparations; giving or teaching mama abhyanga (warm oil massage), baby abhyanga, and gentle mama marma therapy; providing belly binding services; and creating ceremonial herbal baths—all with hands-on practice—to deeply hold + nourish your clients and set your services apart from other doulas in an exceptional way.” - Sarva Blackwell

“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”