I am very passionate about birth and the rights women have. I offer my services to help childbirth be a positive experience for you and a happy memory that you will cherish forever. My aim would be to offer information for you to make the right decisions for YOU, YOUR PARTNER AND YOUR FAMILY. I will discuss your birth preparation with you to help you get that positive experience during labour.
I truly believe in being open-minded when working with women. I will not judge any choices you make for your birth and your baby.
Birth doula services -
I recommend that we meet up initially for an informal chat, maybe somewhere neutral. I will leave you with an information pack at this stage and leave you to contact me if you wish to book me as your doula - you will not be pressured at any time.
After booking I will provide antenatal visits where we discuss your ideal birth and passions, create a birth plan, discuss comfort techniques and positions that you may prefer during labour and go over any other questions you may have. I can also do a visit to prepare you for bringing your baby home, giving tips on bathing, nappy changing, swaddling, winding etc. These visits will normally last approximately 2 hours, I will provide as many as you feel we need. I will be on call for you from 39 weeks right up until your new bundle of joy arrives, be with you constantly through labour and birth, and will stay with you until you are settled. During labour, I will help with relaxation and comfort techniques, suggest position changes, provide massage and homeopathy if wanted.
I will provide two postnatal visits to discuss your birth process with you and go over any questions you may have. I will give breastfeeding support / bottle feeding support.
I am available by email and phone at any time prior to labour beginning and will be available 24/7 during the on call period. I would also be happy to meet up with you anytime. After the birth I would also be available for you to ask any questions or discuss any concerns you may have for as long as you need.
Postnatal doula services -
It is very hard to prepare for the arrival of a new baby, especially for the first 6-8 weeks. As a postnatal doula I would be there to help you settle in as a new family and offer you all the support you need.
Types of tasks I am happy to do -
- Allow mother to nap
- Breastfeeding support
- Bottle feeding support
- Listening - you will not be alone
- Make tea, coffee etc for yourself and visitors
- Nappy changes
- Laundry
- Dishwasher / washing up
- Light household duties
- Light meals
- Food shopping
- Dog walking
I am happy to discuss any other areas with you that you feel will help you to settle in.
I can help parents with the new skills needed to enable them to cope with their new role. I can also provide information on local resources that parents might need.
