History
Every woman has the inner strength and knowledge to birth her own baby. The concept of a doula is not new. Personal support by a close friend or relative through labor is a tradition that goes back many years in all cultures. Some women do not live in close-knit communities where their sisters, mothers, aunts, and friends are there to support them through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood; these events can be scary and can make a woman feel lost if she has to experience them alone. Childbirth is a miraculous and unique experience, and every woman and family deserves the support they want and need. Doulas are re-creating the woman to woman network of the past and providing women and their families with nurturing and gentle support . Having another woman present, while in labor and giving birth, provides reassurance and encouragement for a woman. This reassurance eases fears and anxieties which helps her to instill confidence and trust in her own body.
Specialties
Beach City Doula offers birth doula services and pregnancy massage for expecting mothers. Lysa Quealy is a DONA certified birth doula, Hypnobabies Doula, and a state certified massage therapist. She also assists in hospital and home births, and has attended VBAC births. She is also a birth plan supporter.