Doula Services
Continuous Support for you and your Family through Pregnancy.
Overview
Continous support for you and your family through pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood. I offer you and your birth partner support to ensure you are fully informed and listened to. The support I offer can consist of preparation for childbirth and settling in with your new addition. During the support I will give you information, explore your choices, advocate on your behalf if/when required, have conversations about the unexpected and ensure your birth partner feels supported.
Antenatal Preparation – Two 2 hour home visits tailored to meet your requirements, getting to know one another and offering you education on labour and birth.
Labour – Between 38 and 42 weeks of your pregnancy, I will go “on call”, this means that you can reach me anytime your labour is starting and I can join you at the point you feel you want me there.
Postpartum – Within 2 weeks after birth we will together arrange a home visit which is an opportunity to talk about how the birth went and help with any practical things like infant feedings or signposting to other services. I offer 6 weeks telephone support.
What is a doula?
A Doula supports and educates women in pregnancy, helps them navigate through birth & can help care for them postpartum
In our current over-stretched maternity system, many are not getting continuity of care which is having a huge impact on the experience of giving birth.
In a review that pooled the results of 22 trials involving over 15,000 women, it was found that having a doula present in labour led to less pain relief, fewer interventions & better outcomes for mother & baby
How might I benefit from using a Doula Service?
Doulas educate you on the labour & birth process, all of your choices & ways to facilitate a positive experience. They can also advocate for you on the day, making sure that you are listened to. This can be a real relief for partners so they can be more present
If you are interested in doula services, please get in touch – contact us online or call 07498930010
We offer virtual sessions & support
During these times of uncertainty the help of a doula is more important than ever, as there are added pressures on family life. We offer virtual sessions & support over the phone or online to ensure you are receiving the information & support you need when you need it.
“There is power that comes to women when they give birth. They don’t ask for it, it simply invades them. Accumulates like clouds on the horizon and passes through, carrying the child with it.” – Sheryl Feldman