From the Desk of Ruth Green, Professional Birth and Postpartum Doula and owner of Graceful Birthing
Find out why Richmond’s expectant families trust Graceful Birthing for superior and exceptional maternal services from conception to well into the postpartum season. With nearly 30 years serving in the field of birth work Ruth Green has acquired an extensive level of knowledge and experience in all things related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant care.
When hiring the services of Graceful Birthing, whether you choose birth or postpartum support, childbirth education, or sleep consulting, you will receive the skill and experience of over 25 plus years of working in this area . Rest assured we are confident in our ability to manage the priorities that are most important to your family and you will be supported in a way that makes you feel your best. Our maternal health experts delight in meeting your every need and we are sincerely committed to making you succeed at your every goal.
Doula Trainings
Birth Doula Training Workshop – May 2011
Breastfeeding Support- February 2012
Herbal Support for Pregnancy – February 2012
Spinning Babies – Optimal Fetal Positioning Workshop – Fall 2015
Abuse Survivors Conference with Penny Simpkin – 2013
Acupressure Training- February 2014
VBAC Facts Conference with Jen Kamel – March 2015
Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training – April 2015
Rebozo: The Gina Kirby Method – April 2015
Post-Partum Doula Training – May 2015
Malaysian Belly Binding – 2017
Infant Sleep Training – 2017
Green Living Eco-Baby Certification – 2017
Infant, Child, & Adult CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Certified – Expires March 2019
VCU Perinatal Loss Conference – March 2017
Perinatal Mood Disorder Training – April 2017
Newborn Care Specialist – Spring 2017
Special Fields of Emphasis
Abuse Survivors – as a result of my training with Penny Simpkin (renowned childbirth educator, doula, writer, and speaker on childbirth and labor physiology) at her “When Survivors Give Birth” conference, I came away with a strong burden and desire to support women who fall into this category. The challenges they face are very real and intense and their situations require empathetic support and compassion from the professional specially trained and equipped to meet this unfortunate, but ever growing need.
Herbal Layman – through personal and professional research over my twenty-five plus years of both parenting and birth work I have attained a comfortable working knowledge of herbal remedies and support for the childbearing woman. Although I am not a professional herbalist, nor do I offer medical advice, I have completed an extensive amount studying and have also undergone training, and I am happy to offer suggestions for you to consult with your health practitioner about.
Mom of Many – as the biological mom of 13 breastfed, home and hospital birthed children who have all been, or are currently being home educated, I understand the unique challenges facing the mom of a large family. I am happy to offer assistance to the Mom of Many who is looking for the sensitive and thoughtful support necessary to continue the indispensable work you do for your family.
NICU Support – since our newborn son, Benjamin, experienced a life threatening medical crisis that resulted in a total of six weeks in three different NICU facilities, I am poised to offer an understanding support system to the family experiencing, or anticipating, a NICU stay for their newborn. The burden such a situation brings about is overwhelming, to say the least, and I welcome the opportunity to walk with your family through these challenging times and offer my assistance as you navigate the medical, emotional, and practical needs that will arise.
Special Honors
Guest speaker at Women’s & Parenting Conference
Areas of Speciality
First Time Moms Through Moms of Many
Multiples
Women of Advanced Maternal Age
Vaginal Birth
Cesarean Birth
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
Natural Birth
Medicated Birth
Induced and Non-Induced Delivery
Lamaze
High Risk Pregnancy
Sibling Care and Support (During Labor and Postpartum)
Labor and Birth Doula support
Breastfeeding/Bottle Feeding/Pumping Assistance
Postpartum Depression Recognition & Resources
Short and Long Term Care
Immediate Care (Personal/Infant) Postdelivery
In-Home and/or Hospital Postpartum Doula Support
Birth Plan Assistance
Previous Birth Regret & Discussion
Overnight care
