Tabitha Taylor
Sacramento,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Doula
Firerce Advocates ( Coco Doulas )
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing birth plans to ensure personalized care and support.
- Provided emotional and physical support during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Maintained knowledge of current best practices in maternal health and childbirth education.
- Created a nurturing environment that encouraged client autonomy and empowerment throughout labor.
- Connected families with community resources such as lactation consultants or pediatricians when additional support was needed beyond my scope of practice as a doula.
- Promoted self-care practices for mothers during postpartum recovery by providing resources on mental health, nutrition, exercise routines, and relaxation techniques.
- Enhanced client comfort during labor by utilizing various pain management techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and position changes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current research related to pregnancy, childbirth procedures, newborn care practices through continuing education opportunities.
- Collaborated with fellow doulas to share best practices and learn from one another''s experiences in order to continually improve the quality of support provided to clients.
- Assisted clients in creating comprehensive birth plans that reflected their personal preferences and values while considering medical recommendations.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs during prenatal visits.
- Evaluated client progress throughout pregnancy and postpartum periods, adjusting support strategies as needed based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Advocated for client preferences during labor when necessary while respecting medical professional recommendations and prioritizing the health of both mother and baby.
- Conducted postpartum home visits to monitor the well-being of both mother and infant while offering guidance on adjusting to life with a newborn.
- Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in hospital environment.
Timeline
Community Doula
Firerce Advocates ( Coco Doulas )
01.2023 - Current