Barbie French
Whether it be her work for an international adoption agency in Boston, volunteering in both a pediatric unit and domestic violence shelter in Florida or caring for little ones as a nanny throughout her life journey, Barbie has always enjoyed spending her time surrounded by children and families. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology & Sociology from Flagler College and is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. When the weather warms, you may find her amongst the vibrant flowers designing window boxes and container gardens for commercial and residential customers throughout South County.
She’s been blessed with three beautiful sons who have helped to shape the past twenty two years of her life and fill her heart with love.
As a DONA Certified Birth Doula, Barbie feels it is an honor and a privilege to be invited to share in such a sacred milestone and gently hold the space for mothers and their partners before, during and shortly after childbirth ensuring the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible as they welcome a sweet new life into the world.
(401) 573-4031 barbie@naturesom.com
Doula Services
What is a doula?
A Birth doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, informational, and physical support for expectant families throughout pregnancy & childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest and most satisfying birth experience possible. This can include: assistance in creating a birth plan providing evidence-based information to educate the parents on different options available to them continuous labor support including massage, counterpressure, positioning suggestions, breathing techniques, and other comfort measures breastfeeding support, and more.
A Postpartum doula walks alongside you as you welcome your sweet one into your family offering gentle support and loving encouragement as you find your footing in your new role. The goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed, rested and to become self-reliant and confident as you begin your parenting journey! Some of the support can be ensuring that you are eating nourishing meals that promote healing and staying well hydrated, getting sleep and a shower when possible, and taking care of other household functions so that you can rest instead (cleaning, laundry, support with other siblings or pets, and more!).
