My name is Raizy Hines.
Certified ProDoula Labor Doula
As a certified labor doula, I provide the solid, factual information you need to be physically and emotionally ready for the birth experience. But our relationship will go beyond doctors, hospitals, the stages of labor, and breastfeeding pros and cons. As the weeks go by and your child develops, you will be growing and changing too. I will help you deal with your feelings, discover your inner strength, and get in touch with the ancient wisdom that lies deep within your heart. I will also get hands on and offer massage and other comfort measures throughout your birthing.
Being a mother to seven children, I know the joys of being a new mother, and I also understand the real challenges and struggles that mothers may experience. I can support and advocate for you throughout your birthing process and can nurture and embrace you during your postpartum recovery. I believe that families work best when they connect with their own individual style and what works best for them. I’m here to support you so that you feel empowered and confident in your choices.I hope that you will think of me as your trusted friend throughout your pregnancy, birthing and postpartum time.
I am organized, enthusiastic, compassionate, a hard worker, and a great listener. In addition to birthing and newborns, I love my family, nature, adventures, going on walks and watching birds. I especially love owls and am amazed with the many owls that can be found in the city of Los Angeles.
Qualifications
ProDoula Certified Labor Doula
ProDoula Labor Doula training with Annie Willems
CAPPA Birth Doula training with Katie Nyberg
CAPPA Postpartum Doula training with Laura Nance
Pediatric First Aid Certified
CPR Certified
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Maybe this is an unplanned pregnancy.
You’re terrified, overjoyed, excited, and confused. At times you feel like little more than a child yourself. Your partner has become distant and your friends can’t relate to what you’re going through at all. Your mother wants to be there for you, but you burst into tears every time you try to talk to her.
There isn’t anyone you trust enough to confide in.
Or perhaps you’ve been trying to get pregnant forever.
But now that your dream is finally coming true, you’re wracked with doubts and insecurity. You wonder if you’re going to be OK, if your baby is going to be OK. You don’t know what your life is going to be like after the baby arrives. What if you’re a terrible mother? You’re afraid the birth experience will be too painful, that you won’t be able to handle it.
You’re not sure you have the emotional strength to go through this.
Maybe you’re already a parent.
You’re thrilled that a new baby is on the way. But you’re worried too. You and your partner are so busy with careers, kids, chores, errands, life. You’re not sure how you’re going to fit the ups and downs of pregnancy into your hectic schedule let alone manage your suddenly growing family.
If only you had someone you could count on.
This is where I come in.
Servicing the greater Los Angeles area including Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Santa Clarita, Encino