Hi! My name is Debbe Cannone and I am first and foremost a mother. I am the bio mom of three boys and the step mom to two girls and a boy ( I had to remarry to get my girls!!!). This made me eligible to be Nana Nonie to my first grandson, Roman, born in April of 2013, second grandson, Jaxon, born in October of 2015, and step Nana to eight grand babies! I believe you never work a day in your life if you are doing what you love! |
I am a passionate supporter of birth. I believe in birth and a women’s innate ability to achieve this most transformative function in life. I have been a volunteer birth doula with UCSD’s Hearts & Hands Volunteer Doula Program from 2012 to 2019 and was honored with the title of ‘UCSD Volunteer Doula of the Year‘ in 2013. This experience has been the most transformative of my life and has given me the opportunity to follow my passion and to support almost every type of birth:
UCSD Medical Center is also a unique place to attend births as it offers the only in-hospital birth center (with labouring tubs in the rooms!) in the state. These births are attended by CNM staff midwives. There are also the traditional labor and delivery units that may be attended by either obstetricians and/or midwives.
Since the pandemic, I have attended many more home births and birth center births and have been loving these supportive environments for normal physiological birth.
- Unmedicated; Supported by massage, position changes, hydrotherapy, aroma therapy, rebozo techniques, relaxation, effective breathing, counter pressure, acupressure, visualization, monitoring of fluid and food intake, hot/cold therapy, constant emotional and relational support and encouragement
- Medicated; IV analgesics, Epidural and Spinal anesthesia as well as the use of Nitrous Oxide gas for pain relief
- Assisted vaginal deliveries; forceps and suction
- Cesarean births
- VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean)
UCSD Medical Center is also a unique place to attend births as it offers the only in-hospital birth center (with labouring tubs in the rooms!) in the state. These births are attended by CNM staff midwives. There are also the traditional labor and delivery units that may be attended by either obstetricians and/or midwives.
Since the pandemic, I have attended many more home births and birth center births and have been loving these supportive environments for normal physiological birth.
Certified Lactation Education Councilor
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Early in my doula careen I realized that the first thing a new mother needed assistance with after the birth of her new baby was the establishment of breastfeeding. Even though this is the most natural way to feed a baby and babies are born with innate actions that assist them in doing this (smell, rooting, sucking, head bobbing, etc.), it is still a learning experience for both the new mother and her baby. I became a certified lactation education counselor (CLEC) soon after joining Hearts & Hands to facilitate that learning. I have loved supporting new moms to be successful in breastfeeding even when there has been a need for separation from the baby after birth for health reasons.
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Birth Boot Camp Instructor |
Good prenatal childbirth education for the new parents was the next need I recognized. During labour and/or birth is not the time to be learning about a complication, an intervention, or a procedure. I noticed that the parents that were prepared with this information prior to their birthing experience seemed to have less fear associated with these events, more confidence in dealing with them, and were better able to adapt their birth plans to their birthing circumstances. This inspired me to become a childbirth educator myself. I researched long and hard before I discovered the Birth Boot Camp childbirth education curriculum. It was the most complete and evidence-based education I found available for new parents. Its 10-week length ensures adequate time for new parents to absorb and apply all the information on prenatal nutrition, labour, birth, medical interventions, as well as practice the techniques for relaxation and pain management before the birth of their baby. It was also the most interesting in its presentation. It is designed to keep adult learners-including the mother’s partner-engaged in the material. They have since added shorter, more specific eduction options to fit every new parent's needs.
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Finally, I became a Certified Birth Boot Camp Doula! I believe this training has prepared me to provide my families with the best mental, emotional, physical and relational labour and birth support possible. I really look forward to supporting you.
I encourage all new parents to research the options that are available to find their best fit. One size does not fit all! If I turn out to be that person/fit for you, I will be committed to supporting you on your journey into mother/parenthood. In 2019 I added Certified Spinning Babies® Parent Educator to my credentials and am so excited to be offering this great class to my parents. Spinning Babies® has been around spreading its message of balance and physiology before force paradigm for many years but up until recently the training has only been offered to birth workers. This valuable knowledge is a game changer for many of my parents and promotes connection, body balance, more comfortable pregnancies, as well as more efficient birthing experiences. This class adds so much to ANY other childbirth classes you are currently taking or plan on taking. Partners that have taken this class in addition to their other childbirth education seem to have a confidence level in supporting their partners during labor and birth because they have had experience doing this during the pregnancy using their Spinning Babies® Techniques. Please take the time to check out Spinning Babies® tab on my website for more information about classes and pricing. In March of 2024 I completed my certification in the Body Ready Method®. This is a game changing program that will help me assess balance and alignment in the pregnant body to enhance client's chances of having a more comfortable pregnancy, more efficient birth, and more effective postpartum recovery time. It is really a lifetime body tool for anything you want to be able to do with your body. I am a life-time learner and am passionate about all things birth. I am constantly adding to my knowledge to serve my families in every way I can. REMEMBER: YOU CAN HAVE AN AMAZING BIRTH!!!!! Debbe Cannone BBC Birth Doula, CLEC, BBCI, Spinning Babies® Parent Educator (SpBPE) Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Rxdoula@gmail.com 858.213.7332 www.douladebbebirthingbasics.com Contact me for a free consultation to answer all you questions |
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