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.
I provide physical and emotional support, evidence-based information and am an advocate for you in the birth space. My mission is to help prepare, inform and encourage you so that you approach the end of your pregnancy with the resources and mindset that will help you feel empowered to get exactly what you want out of your birth, whatever that looks like.
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
Birth support at home and your place of birth
Continual phone, text & email support throughout
Birth mapping / birth planning
Access to resource library to get informed for your birth
2-3 hours of immediate postpartum support
Nourishing meals & snacks brought to you at our postpartum visits
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 and counterpressure;
facilitating optimal maternal positioning protocols;
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.