The Blessed Beginnings Difference

Blessed Beginnings offers Birth Doula services by a certified professional doula.  Certified doulas go through an extensive training process and must meet rigorous standards to achieve their certification.

By choosing a certified professional doula through Blessed Beginnings, you will be assured of receiving high-quality care, personalized attention, and compassionate service.
Blessed Beginnings proudly offers a variety of Birth and Postpartum Packages to suit your needs.

Service Area

Blessed Beginnings is based out of Valparaiso, IN.  Our clients primarily reside in Northwest Indiana but see a wide variety of Obstetricians and Midwives.   Clients usually intend to deliver at one of three local hospitals:
  • St. Anthony's Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana
  • St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana
  • Porter Regional Medical Center in Valparaiso, Indiana
Prenatal and Postpartum visits occur in your home with convenient day and evening hours available.

What is a Doula?

A Labor Doula (or Birth Doula) is "a person trained and experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth." ~DONA International

How will I benefit from a Doula?

When continuous labor support provided by a doula, women experience a:
  • 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*
  • 28% decrease in the risk of C-section*
  • 12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth*
  • 9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
  • 14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
  • 34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience*
        ~Evidence Based Birth