Passion. Experience. Diligence. Love
Birth With Tigi - Doula Services in Tucson, AZ
“While navigating to develop an informed birth plan, I have grown to view Tigist as a trusted “coach” for my labor and childbirth experience due not only to her supportive role but primarily due to her character.”
Tigist’s Doula Journey
After she had a healing VBAC birth during her second pregnancy, Tigist decided to provide this immeasurable birth support to birthing families in 2018. During this pregnancy, she was lucky to have her previous midwife preceptor and a dear friend Meghan by her side who flew all the way to Tucson from Cincinnati. She knew she was in safe hands, was confident enough to stay home and was in control of every decision. She was very happy and so proud for having the birth she wanted to have this time. Having all the support during this birth made a huge impact on her recovery both physically and emotionally.
She took DONA International Doula workshop organized by an amazing trainer, Penny Bussel Stansfield and this workshop helped her focus on women’s emotional well being to her already existing medical knowledge. For Tigist, there is nothing as satisfying and rewarding as witnessing birth and supporting women during childbirth. Every birth is different and special in its own way. Every woman is different; how she handles this stress during birth is also different; therefore there is no ‘one size firs all’ thing and she treats everyone based on their individual. There is nothing miraculous and powerful than the process of birth and a woman’s body and she always looks forward for the next birth she is going to be at, the next birthing person she is going to meet/help and the next family she is going to be part of!
The symbolic tree with a pregnant woman on Birth With Tigi’s website is called “ODAA” in her native language ‘Afaan Oromoo’ in Ethiopia. This tree according to the Oromoo people is a symbol of love, peace, safety, respect, forgiveness, empowerment and a safe space. Sitting under this tree, there is no problem that doesn’t get an answer, or disagreement between people that doesn’t get resolved. People team up to help each other, their communities and their country. Tigist aims to bring this ODAA to the birth place to create this safe place for you where you can feel loved, heard, respected, informed and cared for. She will team up with you, your partner/support person and your health care providers so that you can get the kind of care you deserve no matter WHERE/HOW you decide/end up giving birth or the outcome of it.
“If a woman
doesn’t look like a Godess in labor,
then someone is not treating her right.
”
As an already experienced midwife, I have observed and attended many births at health center and hospital settings. I have worked also as an instructor in one of highly recognized universities in Ethiopia. Teaching motivates me to learn more! With all my experience, what I have learned and will be learning in the future coupled with knowledge and resources I get as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor, I will educate, guide, support and empower you and your partner during this special journey. I draw up on my professional training, knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort and as needed, communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, soothing touch, positioning and other techniques for comfort.
“She remains calm under pressure and is a steady hand, setting the tone for her clients to follow suit, remaining at ease even during this new, challenging and physically taxing experience.”
Birth is a normal physiology. I also understand that sometimes things may happen where full attention and follow up from your providers might be needed and where some of the outcomes might be unexpected. As your doula, I will help you get information for all possible interventions and birth outcomes so that you can be prepared and make an informed decision.
It is my personal belief that, as long as pregnant women are fully educated, have enough support system during birth and are full participants in their care to make an informed choice and decision, mode of delivery and place of birth may not matter.
Why Doula?
Research shows that women who use a birth doula are:
less likely to need Pitocin
less likely to have a cesarean birth
less likely to use any pain medication
more likely to rate their childbirth experience positively
Doula Dont’s
Doulas are not medical professionals, and the following tasks are not performed by doulas:
They do not perform clinical tasks such as vaginal exams or fetal heart monitoring
They do not give medical advice or diagnose conditions
They do not make decisions for the client (medical or otherwise)
They do not pressure the birthing person into certain choices just because that’s what they prefer
They do not take over the role of the partner
They do not catch the baby
What do I do?
I will give you an access code to Evidence Based Birth’s Prenatal online course where you will learn about what evidence based care is, about a birth plan and others FREE OF CHARGE.
I Provide full evidence based information based on your need.
I give appropriate resources and proper referral.
I provide full doula support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum that includes breastfeeding support.
You will have undivided, unbiased and full attention through email, text or a phone call.
I will give you GREATER DISCOUNT if you choose to take one of my Evidence Based Birth® parent workshops or childbirth classes with my doula service.