Meet Nicole Patton, (She/Her) Certified Labor Doula and Massage Therapist
Nicole is very passionate about supporting the Mendocino Coast community in pregnancy, birth, and life after baby arrives. She is excited to know what your vision is for your journey and how you would like to see a doula support you? From a young age, Nicole found her intuitive and therapeutic touch was something that could bring comfort and well being to those around her. 24 years ago she graduated from The School of Healing Arts as a massage therapist . She founded Humboldt Mobile Massage in 2009 to increase the availability of mobile massage to the community. Over the years , her team of 8 wonderful massage therapists have brought comfort and pain relief to many people in Humboldt. Mostly working with low income seniors chronic pain and health care employees. It is wonderful to combine the skills and experience she has as a massage therapist with her ProDoula Birth Doula and Carriage House Post Partum Training.
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In addition to massage therapy, Nicole has been an Emergency Medical Technician, Ocean Lifeguard for the City of San Diego and State of California. She enjoys dancing and surfing the waves on our coastline and raising a beautiful 9 year old .
What could it be like with me as your doula support
Pregnancy
You may feel concerned that a doula has an idea of how a pregnancy should look. I invite you to feel seen and heard without bias. Your vision and goals for your pregnancy and birth will be fully heard and supported. I am dedicated to what you want for your experience during pregnancy.
Birth
Just like pregnancy I am also there to support you in the birth choices you feel are best for you. For example, where you would like to birth, medicated, unmedicated, any types of birthing techniques, infant feeding, and so much more. It is so valuable to share this with me during pregnancy so I can support your vision while you focus on your birth experience. I will invite you to create a birth plan and share what sounds right for you. Any choices are good choices for you!​
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After Baby Arrives
Can you picture how it would look for you back at home now that you have given birth and your body is adjusting. Let's envision what you want it to look like and what you need to make that happen, sometimes we look at the pregnancy, birth, and all the things we need for baby in detail, but not the logistics of what it will be like after baby arrives. It can be so beneficial to take time to rest while others hold down the household. I would love to hear how you would like that to look. Every person is different so you get to design and invite me where you feel my services are needed. There are many tasks I can help with including light cleaning, help with siblings, creating time for you to shower, cooking...
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