Hello and OSD info
Hi, I am Candace McCollett and I have a WAHM biz called the Westside Birth Connection. I have a 12 yo girl and a 7 yo boy. My husband is former AF MP and was deployed during the Gulf War.
Since you are military moms, would you mind spreading the word about this wonderful volunteer service?
Pregnant? Will your Spouse/Partner be deployed when you give birth? CAPPA/Operation Special Delivery is here for you! OSD serves all branches of the Military, including Reservists and the National Guard.
Founded following the events of September 11, 2001, CAPPA/OSD provides Volunteer Labor Doulas to ALL 50 states and all U.S. military installations and personnel worldwide.
CAPPA’s Operation Special Delivery Labor Doula Program provides volunteer doulas to women who are giving birth while their partners are on military deployment. CAPPA/OSD is a non-profit international organization serving military installations worldwide; fully supporting all branches of the United States Armed Forces, Reservists, and National Guard, and their operations throughout the world.
CAPPA/OSD consists of professionally trained labor doulas who provide informational, emotional, and physical support during pregnancy, labor and birth, and early postpartum.
How to apply:
You may apply if your spouse or partner will be deployed at the time of your due date.
Visit www.operationspecialdelivery.com to download the application.
Questions? Email osd@cappa.net.
Tags: birth, childbirth, deployment, doula, maternity, pregnancy, volunteer
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Permalink Reply by Felicia Johnson on -
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. If I get pregnant within the next few months, I will be delivering without my hubby so this may be a precious resource to me. Also as a doula myself, I might be in a position to help too.
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