My name is Cara Jeffords. My experience with birth started when I was very young, witnessing 4 of my siblings being brought into this world, the last when I was nearly 17. Breastfeeding was a common occurrence in our household as well. Of course, at the time, I had no idea that these events would have a profound impact on me later in life, and I owe most everything I learned to my Mom.
I have been working as a labor doula in the Florence, SC area since May 2008. I started on my journey after the birth of my second child with the encouragement of my midwife. The simple statement "You should be a doula." really got me thinking. It took me a couple of years to really get serious about it and for other things to fall into place. After the birth of my third child, I attended my first birth- a dear friend who was facing a labor induction, but did gloriously and gave birth to a healthy baby girl! After that I began attending a few births, mostly at home, with my most recent midwife and eventually branched out to start working independently.
If you are interested in learning more about my services, please e-mail me at FlorenceDoula@yahoo.com
