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Expertise
As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Experience in the area
Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.
Organizations
Lamaze International DONA International
Publications
International Doula Magazine
Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. I am a DONA-certified birth doula.
Past/Present Clients
I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes. I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Tiffany | 07/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, I love the ..... |
| Susan | 06/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | you are wonderful and have made me ..... |
| Krystal | 06/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Renee | 03/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your time and helpful ..... |
| Renee | 03/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful and informative! You ARE an ..... |
Recent Answers from Dorothy H, LCCE
2011-07-29 lmp/ultrasound:
Even with the two different due dates, it's clear that you got pregnant in mid to late April. There is no way that you got pregnant from sex on March 22, especially with all those ultrasounds. Two days
2011-07-19 Conception/Postpartum Depression:
Hello, First of all, I deeply apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Second of all, there is absolutely NO way that the Sept 14 man is the father. It is absolutely impossible, so let me
2011-07-18 Conception:
I apologize for the delay in getting back to you on this. Yes, I did take into account that he did not ejaculate in my answer, and yes, it does make it much less likely that he is the father. Also
2011-07-12 Conception:
An 8 week ultrasound can be off by 2-3 days but that's about it. The fact that the 20 week ultrasound also confirms the dates of the 8 week ultrasound makes it extremely unlikely that the first ultrasound
2011-07-11 conception date help:
Ultrasounds at 9 weeks are not going to be over a month off. There is way too much change going on with the baby. They can be off by a couple of days, but that's about it. If you conceived in November
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