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Doula & Childbirth Education Services- in Central VA

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Adoption Services

 

 

Over the last two years,

Exceptional Beginnings has focused our efforts to mothers and their families who are

pregnant or have recently given birth.

We are excited to now offer

Adoption Services to families!

 

 

 

For the birth mother and family...

Choosing to place your baby up for adoption is a bitter sweet time.  While you know you are giving your child the opportunity to have a

life you may not be able to provide, you are still left with

hurt and grief over your loss. 

Our doulas can help you during this time.  We offer the following:

  • Doula Services- we are experienced doulas who have worked with many mothers during labor and delivery who are facing an upcoming placement.
  • Postpartum- Assistance with any postpartum needs as well as support with lactation (breastfeeding) IF that is an option
  • Recovery- Emotion support as well as guidance and support with your physical recovery.

 

"I hope you can say
That because I loved him so
I gave my child to you.
It took all that I had
It was all that I could do.
I wanted to give him the world
And someone to love him like no other,
So I gave my child to you
So you could be his mother."

~Unknown

 

For the adoptive mother and family...

Adoption is a wonderful experience. You are building an incredible family and possibly saving a life.

Even though adoption is a good thing it can come with emotional instabilities. Through personal experience we can offer

emotional support you and your family. Sometimes society is not very understanding of the decision we make. That is why we are here to listen and provide emotional support to get you through this wonderful journey in your life. 

Our doulas can help you during this time.  We offer thing following:

 

  • Childbirth Education- If you are able to be in the birth room with the mother and want to learn how to be a support for the mother.

  • Lactation- Many adoptive mothers do not realize that breastfeeding is an option.  We will not only help you by support and education, but we can also refer you to many great healthcare resources in our area that offer extensive options. IF this is your choice
  • Parenting- We offer private parenting classes to help you learn how to nurture and care for your new infant or child.

  • Adjustment- We offer emotional support as your work through this transition time.

 

"Not flesh of my flesh,
Nor bone of my bone,
But still miraculously my own.
Never forget for a single minute,
You didn't grow under my heart,

 but in it."
~Fleur Conkling Heylinger