Doula Services
Birth is a transformative rite of passage, and my role as a doula is to be a supportive guide for women and their families so that they can experience a joyful and positive birth and postpartum, and carry that through to the next phase of their lives.
Birth & Postpartum Support
Complete, all-encompassing support. Emotional, physical, informational guidance and advocacy during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Support to ensure that you are well-informed, confident and wholly supported approaching labour and birth and for the hours, days and weeks after your baby is born.
Every Birth & Postpartum package includes:
1 hour obligation-free meet & greet
Antenatal & postpartum visits to your home
On-call for your birth from 37 weeks
Continual phone, text & email support throughout
Birth mapping / birth planning
Access to resource library to get informed for your birth
1-2 hours of immediate postpartum support (if desired)
Nourishing meals & snacks brought to you during your postpartum period
What does doula support look like?
Emotional Support
Building a relationship with you and your family during pregnancy to create an environment where you feel secure and supported;
continuous presence throughout labour and birth; encouragement and reassurance;
supporting you in informed decision-making and promoting self-advocacy;
addressing any fears with you throughout pregnancy and birth;
birth debrief and providing empathy and encouragement in postpartum.
Physical Support
Massage, counterpressure, and positioning;
guiding breathing exercises during labour;
hydration and nutrition during labour;
encouraging movement and position changes for comfort and progress;
assisting you with pain management techniques like water immersion and tens machine;
managing labour environment as per your preferences, both at home and in hospital.
Informational Support
Assisting you in creating your birth map / plan;
providing evidence-based information throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum;
answering your questions and addressing any concerns;
support in navigating decisions;
providing support during appointments, if desired.
Advocacy
Supporting and advocating for your preferences outlined in your birth map / plan and ensuring they are respected;
ensuring that procedures and interventions are explained, and that you have given informed consent;
encouraging collaborative decision-making;
assisting in navigating unexpected situations or complications; advocating for your rights.