A PLA is an experienced birth assistant who helps to educate, offer coaching, and guidance to the parents/parents-to-be and provide them with physical, and emotional support throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and early postpartum. The PLA’s main role is to help parents/parents-to-be identify what they define as a positive birth experience and to help them achieve this.
As a Naturopathic Doula, Dr. Kastelanac can incorporate and utilize homeopathics, herbal/botanical medicine, acupuncture, reiki, and somatic experiencing throughout your pregnancy and birth experience.