Birth Support
Birth is Instinctive and Individual
Every birth is different. It can be a unique and deeply personal experience. However you imagine your birth to be I will be there to support you through it.
Choosing your birth team is an important part of your pregnancy. Its important that its the right fit for you. As your doula you will get to know me during your pregnancy so that during your labour it will help to create a calm and safe atmosphere which will encourage the natural, physiological birth process to unfold.
As your doula I will provide the much needed continuity of care.
What I Offer
My full birth support package can be tailored to meet your needs. It generally includes 2 prenatal visits, 2 postnatal visits and being "on call 24/7" from 2 weeks before your estimated due date. This also includes continuous phone support throughout your pregnancy.
During these prenatal sessions we will discuss your hopes and fears about labour and birth and/or discuss past experiences and any relevant medical or personal issues. I will give you lots of information to help you make informed choices about your maternity care. I will also go through feeding, postpartum and newborn care. These visits are for you and your partner/birth partner so we can all get to know one another and I can work out how best to support you both through your labour and birth.
I will also meet you a couple of times after your birth to do a birth debrief, support you with breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding and so much more. Its a time where you can ask all the questions or just catch up on some much need rest. This support helps your whole family to relax and enjoy the experience of becoming parents.
