Meet your Doula
Paulette ReeseHart is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, who firmly believes in listening to what your body is telling you. As she says, “No one knows your body like you”. Paulette would love to journey with other parents as they navigate through the birthing process. She’s been told her style and personality are mother-like and comforting, and have a strong sense of advocacy for all individuals. She knows when to give the extra push when the moments seem unending, all while creating the most positive atmosphere she can.
9 reasons why you need a doula
A doula is a Google filter: As wonderful as it is living through the age of information, it can be pretty overwhelming, and scary during pregnancy. Your doula can help you sort through the unending information about pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood out there and guide you toward evidence-based sources to help lower information-induced anxiety.
A doula can help improve birth outcomes: Researchers have found that overall, when people have a doula during labor and birth who provide continuous support they experience a 39% decrease in the risk of a Cesarean Section, a 15% increase in the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal delivery, and 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief. (Bohren et al. (2017) published A doula is your guide and advocate: For many parents, navigating the healthcare and hospital system is new for them. It can be comforting to have a professional on your side who’s supported families through the process many times before. Doulas can also be an advocate for you, and help communicate with medical staff so your concerns are heard, and any questions you have are answered. an updated Cochrane review on the use of continuous support for women during childbirth, via Evidence Based Birth)
A doula provides encouragement and emotional support: Pregnancy and new parenthood can be difficult to navigate. By working with a doula you have someone in your corner who isn’t a friend family member, or medical provider. They’re there just for you.
A doula supports spouses and partners: Often times partners want to be solid support people during labor and new parenthood, but aren’t really sure how they can be most helpful. Doulas are a coach and guide for partners too, and can provide guidance in real time.
A doula is great with the logistics and practical tasks of birth: It can be stressful figuring out what to do on the day of the birth. Many parents have questions like, when is it time to go to the hospital? Or how do I know it’s really labor? What should I bring to the hospital? A doula is a great navigator and guide for you and your partner to help answer questions and make a day of birth plan together.
A doula provides physical support, such as a comforting touch, laboring positions, counter pressure, and more: Labor and birth are physical events. Having a trained professional there for you can make all the difference in the world. Someone who knows how to put hand pressure on your hips just right, someone who knows the A doula is a support person there just for you: The nurses and doctors or midwives who will be working with you during your labor will come and go. They’ll likely have other patients at the same time. Your doula is working just for you, dedicated to listening to you, and will be that constant presence throughout your labor. best pressure points to use during labor, and someone who can guide you through different positions or movements to bring some comfort during labor.
A doula provides evidence-based resources and crucial information so you can make informed choices along the way: Pregnancy and new parenthood can be an overwhelming time for parents, as there are so many decisions to be made along the way. We find that decision fatigue can start to creep in. Working with a doula can help streamline your decision-making by providing you with evidence-based resources to guide you along the way.
Contact me for a free consultation
(407) 963-7101
email DoulaPaulettepbc@gmail.com
Certifications and Training
Service Area - Palm Beach County
Contracted Doula with the following services:
Birth Doula, Beam Network (2021)
Postpartum Doula, Beam Network (2021)
Rebozo Certified, Beam Network (2021)
Our Services
Baby Bump
(Hospital or Birth Center)
Starting $1000
Creating Your Birth Vision
On-Call Support at 38 Weeks
Comfort Management
Labor Support
2 Prenatal Visits
1 Hour Afterbirth Support
1 Postpartum Support Visit
Bun in the Oven
(Hospital or Birth Center)
$1500
Creating Your Birth Vision
Pregnancy Education
On-Call Support at 37 Weeks
Comfort Management
Nursing Support
Labor Support
3 Prenatal Visits
90 minutes Afterbirth Support
2 Postpartum Support Visit
Little Bambino
(Birth Support Only)
Price varies base on the services needed
1 prenatal meeting
Direct contact information for communication throughout pregnancy
On call from 37 weeks until the birth
Continuous support during labor & birth
*This option is only available for families who previously worked with Ubuntu Doula Care and Services and/or have given birth before and had the birth they desired.