ABOUT ME
Chelsea Blankenship
I am a trained doula that offers birth services and postpartum services to expectant mothers and families in Topeka and Lawrence. The role of a doula is to offer non-medical emotional, informational, and physical support before, during, and after childbirth. I provide care throughout your pregnancy and continuous care during labor. If you choose, I will even come to your home after your birth to help you feel comfortable and cared for in your own space. The possibilities and options of support are up to you!
I am trained through DONA International and completed my course in February of 2019. As I work towards becoming a Certified Doula, I have been able to attend a Spinning Babies workshop and Breastfeeding Basics workshop, all while volunteering with Topeka Doula Project.
Supporting a family during one of the most exciting and stressful times in their life is what drew me to this path. I am passionate about helping families navigate breastfeeding and all the challenges that come with it. As well as planning out their births and helping them have the best possible outcome. I can be contacted via email at SweetestBirth@gmail.com by phone call or text at 785.640.0867. I look forward to working with you and your family.
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WHAT DOES A DOULA DO?
Different Types of Doula Support
PHYSICAL SUPPORT
Soothing Touch
Breathing Techniques
Spinning Babies Techniques
Positional Techniques
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Continuous Presence
Creating The Ideal Labor Environment
Ease Fears
Providing a Safe Emotional Space
INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT
Provide Evidence-Based Resources
Suggest Multiple Techniques and Positions In Labor
Help Explain Medical Procedures Before They Happen
PARTNER SUPPORT
Help Partner Be Involved In Birth
Available So Partner Can Take a Break
Help Partner Understand Physiology of Birth Process
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ADVOCACY SUPPORT
Support The Birth Person's Position of Birth
Teach Positive Communication Techniques
Facilitate Communication Between Caregivers and Parents
Create Space and Time For Family To Ask Questions, Gather Evidence-Based Information, and Make Logical Decisions
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Help Establish Breastfeeding
Check For Signs of Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
Breakdown Birth
Help Family Feel Comfortable With Newborn Care
Overnight Nanny Services
REVIEWS
Chelsea was AMAZING. She had answers to any questions I had, and was very helpful all through labor/delivery/recovery. She helped with our first feeding and some follow up questions I’ve had since delivering.
Amber M.
Chelsea is awesome. She was so helpful in giving me options I didn’t even know were out there. I felt so blessed to have her educating me and supporting me in my breastfeeding experience because that was such a scary and overwhelming day for me! She made the pregnancy and delivery something I felt prepared for and supported in and I love her for that.
Ashley B.
As a L&D nurse I can speak for Chelsea’s dedication to her patients and her commitment to advocate for them. Chelsea is continually seeking education opportunities for herself and never hesitates to reach out for support.
Amanda W.
