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Awesome OBs in Columbia, Missouri

It can be difficult to find a provider that is right for you, but let this list be a starting point, talk with other people that have had experiences with these doctors, and ultimately go with who you feel fits best with your values and needs.  

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Birth doulas make some of the best birth photographers.

There is such an advantage to hiring a birth photographer that is also a doula, and this mainly lies in the fact that we understand the process of birth. This means that we won’t walk into your birthing space and disturb the peace. We won’t ask your care provider how much longer before they think the baby will be born. We will be discreet and unobtrusive when capturing images of your birth.

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Understanding the “why” behind your birth preferences.

If we don’t realize that we’ve taken on someone else’s expectations or opinions as our own, this can lead to a disappointing or frustrating birth experience. This is because we don’t truly understand the “why” behind the decisions that we’re making.

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