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Peace on Earth Begins with Birth
TESTIMONIALS
"As a first-time dad, it was comforting to know that Evelyn was there to guide us through this wonderful - yet intimidating experience. Evelyn was a calming presence for both of us and a great encouragement and help as we welcomed our first child into the world." - Pete
"Evelyn was very supportive throughout my pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Any mother she works with will be blessed!" - Maija
"I am sure grateful you were my doula. I would not have known that I could have any control over my birthing experience had I not met you. My pregnant friends have the "childbirth is a medical emergency" mentality that I used to have. I'm so glad you massaged that out of me! Thank you, Evelyn!" - Alexandra
"The guidance, support, encouragement and presence of Evelyn was an invaluable help to me, and thus also to Amy and baby." - Matt
"I can't say enough about how you are really gifted and talented at giving nurturing to women, as we all know, we are usually lacking in it, because we give so much away.
I love you and Matti does too." - Myra
"Just a quick note to thank you so much for everything, most importantly, thank you for you!!! Your amazing energy, your doulaness, your support, your friendship, your love and passion for what you do… Thank you!!! so much. I am so glad you were a part of Caiana's and our journey." - Sarah, Kiko, Caiana May
"It has been a real honor and privilege to work with Evelyn as our Doula, receiving massage during and after pregnancy and in the healing circle with other moms, which began my healing process after having a Cesarean birth. Evelyn's love and compassion for children and parents is so evident that it radiates from her and fills the room! My husband and I are so grateful for Evelyn's loving ways, knowledge, and coaching. Thank you Evelyn!" - Kate, C.M.T. Shiatsu Practitioner
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox, B.A.Ed, CD(DONA), NCTMB, LMT MA 53485 MM23206
Pregnancy and birth are healthy, natural and normal body functions. I believe that women intuitively know how to give birth and babies know how to be born.
When peaceful and undisturbed, women find their own rhythm and give birth with power and dignity. Birth is an opportunity for spiritual and emotional transformation.
I was introduced to midwives and natural birth by my grandmother. Many times, at my eager requests, she told me the story of the homebirths of her nine children. I was always impressed by the support she received from her family to allow her to be quarantined with her new baby after each birth! In my family birth was a normal event.
The birth of my daughters was the beginning of an amazing journey of self discovery - in which I continue to be engaged in! I am blessed with two lovely daughters, born in the 70's with the loving support of midwives, three stepdaughters and two granddaughters. Our youngest granddaughter was joyfully born at home.
As an elementary school teacher for over twenty years I often wondered how I could make a more profound difference in the lives of my young students. Even when I was teaching Preschool I still felt that I needed to meet children sooner.
Learning about my own conception helped me realize that pre-conception was the ideal time. The way we are conceived and born informs the way we experience the world, this is known as limbic imprinting.
The best way for a society to increase the number of healthy, well-adjusted children is by supporting and nurturing the mothers. Womb Parenting became my passion!
That passion led me to become a Nationally Certified Licensed massage therapist with specialized training in pre- and perinatal massage, and a DONA certified birth doula. My intention is to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing space for women to cultivate their inner wisdom.
The Peaceful Birth Project was born when my husband George and I were living in Michigan. I felt heartbroken by the shocking number of cesareans and the devastation many mothers suffered in silence. Witnessing their pain, the separation of mothers and babies because of hospital routines and paternalistic doctors, postpartum depression, and mothers emotionally exhausted after a hospital birth having to work so hard to have their basic human needs honored made me deeply ponder my role in the birthing community. I was moved by the courage and wisdom of so many women and felt called to nurture higher consciousness in the birthing environment.
My inspiration came from the homebirth community and my own memories of birthing my daughters. Each homebirth I was invited to strengthened my trust in the mystery of birth and the power of women.
I am deeply grateful to be able to support women who want to birth in their power and in so doing, preventing and transforming birth trauma.
“Sometimes you just stand in the place of what you believe in and then other things begin to happen from that.” –Unknown Author
A woman will always remember the way she birthed her children. The medicalization of birth has dehumanized the most precious rite of passage creating a multi-billion dollar industry that disregards the basic needs of babies and mothers.
A powerful birthing experience has profound repercussions throughout a woman's life. Women who birth in a gentle, supported and safe way have an easier transition into motherhood.
Babies who are born gently are imprinted with the message that this is a safe place to be. Birth is messy, mysterious, unpredictable. Peace comes from making informed, educated choices.
"Your memories of labor stay with you for the rest of your life including the full intensity of the attached emotions. In particular, you will remember whether you felt loved, supported, encouraged and cherished. That alone is good reason to try and ensure that the memories will be positive ones" - Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth - Henci Goer
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