Doulas…
…give your partner the tools to provide you with better support.
…are experts on the physical and emotional part of giving birth. Your doula can help you have a faster, more comfortable birth.
…are always on your side, supporting you without judgement. Your body, your birth, your way.
…work for you and your partner. You always have your doula’s undivided attention.
Jenny Corbett,
Bethesda Doula
Jenny and Rose serve all home births and birthing facilities in Bethesda, MD including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and others throughout the DC area.
Clients say…
Jenny was helpful from the beginning. She had a lot of information to help us think through our birth preferences. When my husband finally called her the day I was in labor, Jenny was calm and soothing. She was very helpful keeping me comfortable during the toughest part of the birth. Jenny stayed with us after the birth to make sure we felt settled. After the birth, she checked a lot. She also visited two weeks later. She brought her different baby wearing devices and troubleshot breastfeeding issues with us. Jenny is a jewel to have during your labor.
~Ashley R, Bethesda, MD
Let’s Face it. Birth is Weird.
And everyone – from your mom to your doctor to your college roommate – has something to tell you about it. They all know what will happen, what has to happen or what can’t ever in a million years happen. But the fact is, a lot of that stuff they tell you is a myth, based on nothing more than tradition or provider preference. In this quick little guide, you’ll get an evidence-based overview of 10 common myths about labor and birth. Get a free copy for requesting a consult!
Curious about midwives working in hospitals in Bethesda? Check this out!
What’s it like to give birth in Bethesda, MD? The only hospital in Bethesda is Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. So unless you are in the military or are planning a home birth, it is pretty unlikely that you will actually give birth in the city of Bethesda. But, just up the road, there is the fantastic Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. This hospital has a stellar midwifery group as well as some great OBs who work there. At Silver Spring Doula, we LOVE Midwifery Care Associates, who pare art of the OB group of Simmonds, Martin, and Helmbrecht. Both of these practices have offices near Bethesda. MCA is awesome, for real. Their midwives offer evidence-based midwifery care in a state-of-the-art hospital setting. They actually care about you and your hopes for your birth. You are not just a number with them. Because the nurses at Shady Grove work with midwives a lot, they are all well-versed in supporting normal birth. This is HUGE if you are planning an unmedicated birth! Even if you’re planning to get an epidural , MCA is a great choice for women-centered care in Bethesda.
Bethesda Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby Resources
Maternity and Baby Clothes
Wiggle Room
Maternity, Baby, Kids Consignment
4924 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.wiggleroom.biz
A Pea in the Pod
Westfield Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-767-0201
Destination Maternity
7101 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-767-0201
www.destinationmaternity.com
Daisy Baby and Kids
4912-A Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-7477
info@shopdaisybaby.com
www.shopdaisybaby.com
Breastfeeding
Metropolitan Breastfeeding, LLC
4927 Auburn Avenue, STE 100
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-943-9293
www.metropolitanbreastfeeding.com
bethesdabreastfeeding@gmail.com
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Lactation Consultants
8008 Westover Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.bcclactation.com
alex@bcclactation.com
Prenatal Yoga
Balance Yoga and Pilates
4719 Rosedale Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
Unity Woods Yoga
Triangle Towers
4853 Cordell Avenue
Suite PH7, 16th Floor
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
www.unitywoods.com
Pregnancy Care Providers
GW Medical Faculty Associates
4920 Elm St.
Bethesda, MD 20814
240-395-1050
Capital Women’s Care
10215 Fernwood Rd
Bethesda, MD
(301) 897-9817
OB/GYN Clinic at Walter Reed
4494 Palmer Road N
Bethesda, MD 20889
(301) 295-5552
Childbirth Education
Momease
4800 Hampden Lane, STE 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
703-739-2832
www.momease.com
calexander@momease.com
Childbirth Education, cont.
Birth You Desire
11305 Old Club Road
Bethesda, MD 20852
301-351-4123
www.birthyoudesire.com
Lamaze International, DC Chapter
9301 Wisconsin Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
703-598-5213
skm813@yahoo.com
Therapists
Dr. Julie Bindeman, PsyD
Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington
5818 B Hubbard Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20852
(301) 246-0980
Prenatal Massage
Ohana Wellness
4815 St. Elmo Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-215-6388
www.ohanawellnessbethesda.com
Lorenne McCormick, CMT
4000 Virginia Place
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-6458
www.lmmassage.com
Birthing Facilities
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd
Rockville, MD 20814
301-896-3100
Places to take the littles in Bethesda
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
Carderock Recreational Area
Dolphin Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
Kidville
825 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20184
BeWithMe Playseum
7000 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20815
Busy Bees
11 Wisconsin Circle
Bethesda, MD 20815
Jenny was a wonderful doula. Right away we felt so comfortable with her. She brought lots of helpful information to our meetings. During the end of my pregnancy I had a lot of pressure to be induced due to preexisting high blood pressure. Jenny was available to talk to me about this and help me in making my decision. She helped me feel like we were making an informed decision. When I was in labor Jenny’s help was invaluable. She was really great about helping me stay focused and breath during contractions. I know that I would not have been able to labor naturally for as long as I did without her help. She was amazing! If we have another child we will definitely have Jenny be our doula again. I can’t say enough good things about Jenny! We would definitely recommend her to anyone.
~Beth V, Bethesda, MD
My husband and I couldn’t have had a better person attending our birth. She has such a comforting and familiar energy about her. Jenny was thorough and informative at our sessions leading up to labor. She took the time to familiarize herself with my individual needs. During labor, she was right there, doing what the nurse and midwife couldn’t. It felt like I had a best friend there, encouraging me to give it my all. She went to the store to get items we needed since our baby was early and we arrived at the birth center unprepared. Being a mother herself, it was nice to have someone around that had already been where I was. We can’t think of anything she could have done differently. She was fantastic from our first interview with her, to the home visit to check on me and baby. Her services were priceless.
~Sunny, Bethesda, MD
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Finding your perfect doula is a really personal journey. What sets Silver Spring Doula apart from the crowd is professionalism and compassion. We have an unwavering dedication to helping you craft your own best birth – as YOU define it. We are independent, DONA and Stillbirthday certified birth coaches. Silver Spring Doula serves all areas of the Greater Metro DC Area. Your baby’s Birth Day is a day that you will remember for the rest of your life. Let us help your family make beautiful memories! We have provided birth support, childbirth classes, and placenta services to dozens of families in the Maryland Suburbs, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.
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