“If a woman doesn’t look like a Goddess during labor, then someone isn’t treating her right.”
- Ina May Gaskin
PREGNANCY & BIRTH doula support
antenatal care
Initial free discovery call to get to know each other a little and see if we are a good ‘fit’.
Access to my lending library of books about pregnancy, birth and baby care.
Bespoke pregnancy/labour safe essential oil blend & home made bath salts.
Phone/ WhatsApp/ e-mail support to answer any questions, address any concerns or just be a listening ear, throughout your pregnancy and for 6 weeks after your birth.
Three antenatal sessions. These are usually around 2 hours long and during these sessions we will get to know each other more and explore:
Your expectations, worries and wishes for your birth
Your expectations of me as your doula and how I can support you
Making informed decisions about your maternity care
The process of labour and birth
Methods for comfort during labour and birth
Your options and preferences for your birth
Issues around the postnatal period, what to expect and infant feeding
support throughout labour
On-call period, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, beginning 2 weeks before your due date and lasting until 2 weeks after (outside of these times I will make every effort to be present at your birth if possible).
Physical, emotional and informational support for you and your partner during labour and until after your baby is born and you are settled.
once your baby is born
Help and support for initial breastfeeding and protecting the ‘Golden Hour’ right after your birth.
One postnatal visit to celebrate the birth of your baby, debrief your experience, rest and recovery support and to answer any questions you have in the initial postnatal period.
Ongoing phone/email support for 6 weeks after your baby is born.
All my services can be tailored to your individual needs.