Peaceful Presence
Birth Services, LLC
"...Respecting the woman as an important and valuable human being and making certain that the woman's experience while giving birth is fulfilling and empowering is not just a nice extra, it is absolutely essential as it makes the woman strong and therefore makes society strong." -Marsden Wagner
ABOUT
Kristalyn Martin
Certified Doula
Welcome to Peaceful Presence Birth Services, LLC. I'm so glad you stopped by! My name is Kristalyn Martin and I am a DONA Certified Doula serving San Antonio, TX and the surrounding areas. I am a Christian, the seventh of twelve children, and my greatest joy is being the wife to my amazing husband, Daniel and Auntie to 19 nieces and nephews - and counting!
As I reflect back on my life to pinpoint the start of my journey into the birth world, I can't help but notice how intricately woven God's plan is in my life...
“The way a woman gives birth can affect the whole of the rest of her life.
How can that not matter? Unless the woman herself does not matter”.
~Beverly Beech and Belinda Phipps
What is a Doula?
“DOULA” comes from the Greek language and translates to English as “a woman who serves”. Doulas serve in a non-medical capacity and provide informational, physical, and emotional support before, during, and immediately following the arrival of the new baby.
Benefits of a Doula
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Decreased the risk of Cesarean
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Increased the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
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Decreased the use of any medications for pain relief
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Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average
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Higher Apgar scores
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Decreased the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
TESTIMONIALS
Jennifer H.
“Kristalyn is a wonderful and knowledgeable doula. An asset to any birth team. I have had the pleasure of working a birth with her and loved the support and care she provided to my client. Definitely recommend!”
Erica P.
"Kristalyn was such an amazing help. I could not have done it without her. She was an essential part in me being able to manage the pain to have a relaxing natural birth."
Get in touch
210-387-5889
"Before I formed you in the womb, I
knew you. Before you were born I set
you apart." ~ Jeremiah 1:5
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