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Testimonials:
We had no doula for our first baby; my husband was skeptical about having one for our second; as soon as I learned I was pregnant for a third time, time he wanted to make sure we had a doula again.
During my first birth, without a doula, I required surgical intervention and the baby had to be in I.C.U. I had a doula during the birth of my second baby it was wonderful! I felt calm and supported. I know it made a difference for both me and my baby!
I had always been resistant to breast feeding but now I love it .
The prenatal yoga classes were a 'life-saver' for stress relief.
When my friends ask me what a doula is, I tell them a birthing coach. But a doula is so much more!
The doula’s presence gave me assurance and support. She was an invaluable member of my birthing team.
I am eternally grateful to the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart.
In my experience working as a Labor and Delivery nurse, I have found Doulas to be a beneficial team member in the birth process for both the patient and their loved ones. Doulas are able to offer the patient even more personalized care throughout this monumental experience.
"I am eternally grateful to Success Naturally and the Doula Foundation for helping me provide my son with the perfect entrance into this world. I will always look back at the year and a half that we were involved in the prenatal and postpartum programs and know that every minute was a beautiful investment in the beginning of my child's path in life. These women will always hold a special, thankful, place in my heart." Lerner Kolb
Partners

The women served by the Doula Foundation meet a common criteria—they are all at-risk expectant mothers. All are low-income, two-thirds are single, and half are teenagers grappling with the idea of becoming mothers. By providing these women with support and education throughout their pregnancies, births, and postpartum period, the Doula Foundation is able to have a positive impact on maternal and child health and dramatically reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.Â
Funds raised at the Friend Raiser will be used to support our mission of improving the health and well-being of children in our community by nurturing low-income pregnant women and teens during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. We do that by providing free prenatal and baby yoga classes, childbirth education, and birth and postpartum doula support. By “mothering the mother”, we are able to empower her to better mother her child.
RSVP: 417.832.9222 or jen@doulafoundation.org
Sponsorship Opportunities
2011 Sponsors & Table Captains:
Ann & Norb Bagley
Eva Blackshear
Jean & John Burson
Mike & Mary Chiles
Suzie Dollar
Tara Downie, Psy.D.
Cherie Frankel
Jana Hutchens
Karen & Ron Ollis
Ginny Ross
Mary Kay & Kenny Ross
Sandy & John Rush
Judy Self
Carver Cantin & Grantham
Bruner's Hallmark
Jordan Valley Community Health Center
KPM, CPA's
MADE Drinks Company
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation
Path to Peace Wellness, LLC
Robert McGee, Attorney at Law
The Vecino Group