Meet Kelly……

IMG_1291-e1437347747940-300x198Hello I’m Kelly Sunshine and yes….Sunshine is really my last name.  Most likely you have come to my website because you are looking for a doula to assist you in having a great birth experience.  I am excited that you are on this journey and even more excited about the possibility of supporting you while on it.  Please read the information listed about my doula services, placenta encapsulation services and other products I offer. Don’t hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions or just want to chat about your birth or any of my services. Here’s my contact info. I can’t wait to chat with you and/or meet you.  Kelly 🙂

Doula Services

I have been DONA Certified (DONA International) Doula for almost 7 years and as of today, I’ve helped over 550  wonderful mama’s in their birth experience here in Greater Phoenix, Arizona. Nothing is more rewarding to me to help a mom to have a birth of her dreams.

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Read more about my Doula Services here.

 

Placenta Encapsulation Services

There are many benefits from placenta encapsulation. I’ve been offering these service for over 6 years and have processed over 1500 placentas.

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Read more about my placenta encapsulation services here.

 

Childbirth Preparation Classes

I’m honored to partner with Premier Care for Women to offer couples classes free of charge.  During this class you and your partner are taught various comfort measure techniques, the different stages of labor and many tools to help you achieve your ideal birth experience.

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Click here for more information and the enroll in the free class.

Benefits of a Doula!

The benefits of having a doula are many. The following study shows that the presence of a doula positively impacts your birth experience.

Look closely at these amazing results!

50% reduction in cesarean rate
25% shorter labor
60% reduction in epidural requests
40% reduction in Pitocin use
30% reduction in analgesia use
40% reduction in forceps delivery

(These statistics appear in Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus (1993)