FULL SPECTRUM DOULA SERVICES
What is a Doula ?
The Greek word Doula means a person’s caregiver. We now use the word to describe a trained and experienced labour companion who provides the birthing person and their support person and/or partner continuous emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during and just after childbirth.
The acceptance of Doulas in the birthing system is growing rapidly with the recognition of their contribution to the improved physical outcomes and emotional well-being of new parents and infants.
Holistic Birth Support
Holistic Birth Support is designed to assist you plan, and prepare your mind and body for and during birth as well as providing you with on-call support and guidance through labour and birth.
My vision is for you to feel safe, supported, and confident throughout your birth journey. With my guidance and presence, I will ensure that you will be a conscious and active participant in your birth.
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Birth Map Guidance
In these sessions we’ll be focusing on creating your Birth Map (commonly known as Birth plan, Birth preferences or Birth wishes)
The idea is that throughout these sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and to write down your birth preferences knowing in depth what if all means. Using the right language and to the point is fundamental for a birth plan that you'll give to your healthcare provider.
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Active Labour Preparation
My Active Labour Prep sessions are tailored to prepare your body for labour and will familiarise you with a range of birth tools and strategies, when to use them, and how they may assist you and your baby through labour. I will then work with you to build your own personalised ‘birth circuit’.
My vision is for you to enter labour with confidence, feeling grounded and connected with your body and baby.
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Post Natal Support
My intention is to offer you support as a new parent in the day-to-day and attend to your unique needs during this sensitive and crucial time in life.
I want to be there for and with you to listen, to nourish you, and to hold the space for a healthy birth recovery. Becoming a parent is indeed an emotional, mental and physical rollercoaster and having the right support around you is fundamental for a positive birth recovery.
Open Consultations
These meetings offer you a one-off consultation on any topic you’d like to find clarity in. They can be done in person at my home-based studio or over a zoom/video call. Discussion topics can vary based on what your needs are, here are some examples:
Information about places to birth. (where/who/why)
Philosophies of your chosen place of birth: what do you need to prepare for?
Discuss any fears that might arise during your pregnancy and how to prepare to manage them should they arise.
Midwives and doulas, what's the difference and how they might support you
Debrief on your previous births: leaving fears behind and creating a new birthing experience.
Pregnancy as a right of passage: learn and evolve as a human being
One-off consultations are 1.5 hs / $170