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Supporting families in the Washington, DC area.
Welcome to Little Light of Mine Doula!
My name is Iman and over the past decade I have supported families in the Washington, DC area through pregnancy, birth, early postpartum and loss. I have had the honor of being present to over 100 births and hours of postpartum support.
It is my aim to for you to feel seen, cared for, and supported with the information and gentle pauses to make informed decisions that work best for you and your family.
Our time together is designed for us to dive deeper into your preferences and desires in preparation for birth and postpartum then being a continuous presence support throughout your birth and continued support for the first few weeks after your little one arrives.
“Iman was wonderful! Having her there helped keep both my partner and I focused. Her support prior to, during labor, and in the postpartum room was invaluable. I would highly recommend her for anyone wanting to have some extra support during labor.”
“Iman was absolutely essential to our mental well being during our birth journey. We had so many twists and turns and surprises, and ended up with a lengthy induction process. We were able to count on Iman before during and after the birth of son. Even with my husband and sister helping, her help was critical to me remaining clear headed and resilient in the face of all the unexpected decisions. She allowed us to have peace of mind during the entire process something we absolutely needed.”
“She was super open and calm and this made us trust her since the beginning. She was available always for a call or message, and helped us answer every little question we had. She guided us through a rehearsal birth. This gave us a lot of confidence and tranquility before and during the birth of our child. She also gave us very good insight on our alternative during the birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Birth doulas offer compassionate care and guidance from pregnancy through postpartum. Providing physical comfort and position changes and suggestions, and emotional support. Together, we will navigate your birthing desires and preferences, explore relaxation techniques, and support informed decision making from pregnancy through the early postpartum period.
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Birth doulas provide support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience. In 2017 the Cochrane Review published synthesized data from 26 studies with a total of 15,858 women showing the value of continuous support during birth. Significant benefits included:
Increased likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
Shorter labor
Reduced use of pain medication
Lower rates of cesarean births
Improved perceptions of the birth experience
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I have supported families at hospitals across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia including:
Washington, DC
George Washington (GW) Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Sibley Medical Center
Maryland
Shady Grove Medical Center
Holy Cross (Silver Spring & Germantown)
Howard County General Hospital
Virginia
Inova Hospital (Alexandria & Fair Oaks)
Virginia Hospital Center
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Yes! I support home births to families that wish to labor at home alongside a licensed midwife.
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The second to early third trimester is an ideal time to begin working together, allowing us to build rapport and connection through our virtual and in-person prenatal visits and virtual check-ins after provider visits. These touchpoints allow us the opportunity to know each other more so that you and your family feel comfortable and supported when we enter your birth space. However, last minute bookings may be available based on availability.