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The Complete
- BIRTH DOULA SERVICE -
• HYPNOBIRTHING • ANTENATAL • BIRTH • POSTNATAL • NEWBORN CARE • FEEDING • SLEEP EDUCATION & SUPPORT •
AS YOUR BIRTH DOULA MY ROLE
IS TO PUT YOU AT THE
CENTRE OF ALL I DO
My Complete Birth Doula Service will
fully prepare you for Labour & Birth
& help to equip you for the
adjustment to life with a new baby.
My compassionate care &
commitment to you begins in pregnancy,
continues throughout the duration of your
Labour & Birth, then extends until your baby is 8 weeks old.
As your Doula I do not not hold any bias on your preferences, choices or decisions you make for your
Labour or Birth. I share evidence based information & refer you to resources & professionals for further support & information. I support & respect the decisions you make for the experience that is right for your & your baby.
My focus is to help you to have a relaxed pregnancy, a positive, safe birth experience without fear & a calm, relaxed supportive postnatal period.
RESEARCH TELL US THAT OVER 90% OF
WOMEN HAVING A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
are able to have an uncomplicated Birth without needing any medical intervention & having continued physical & emotional support in labour from a Doula makes birth safer & healthier for mother & baby.
Some women have complex or medical needs in pregnancy, & for some women a caesarean or medial management may become a necessity.
I ease any concerns by working in collaboration with Health Professionals ensuring mothers receive optimum care & have their preferences respected without undermining medical advice or guidance.
Whether you have a straightforward physiological Labour & Birth or a highly medicalised one, with the right information, preparation & support you can have a positive & deeply satisfying Birth experience.
I do not judge or criticise your choices on how you prefer to labour birth or parent. I offer evidence based & impartial information & fully support your decisions.
I am prepared for whatever Birth, my Body & my baby needs
BIRTH & POSTNATAL PREPARATION
ANTENATAL SESSIONS
FROM 26 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY
WE CAN ARRANGE ONE TO ONE
ANTENATAL SESSIONS
Guided by you & the
information you need to
help ensure you feel
informed & fully
prepared for Labour & Birth.
Gaining Birth Preparation knowledge from our sessions learning about how Birth actually works, will instill confidence in you to achieve a satisfying Birth experience & will make a straightforward physiological Birth more likely.
During these 1 - 2 hour Sessions we will discuss such things as, previous births, maternity services, the role of hormones in labour & birth. Caesarean, induction & assisted birth if this is applicable to you.
We can formulate a Birth Preference covering all your preferences & covering all eventualities using Visual Birth Plan Graphics.
I PROVIDE A COMPLETE BIRTH PACK
WHICH INCLUDES ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
step by step guides, a copy of The Positive Birth Book & Affirmation Cards.
We will discuss a Feeding Support Plan, supporting how you want to feed your baby, including overcoming any issues & alongside information & guidance on Antenatal expression, storing & administration of Colostrum if required.
We also discuss the Postnatal period, normal newborn behaviour, The 4th Trimester, Baby Sleep Patterns, all aspects of feeding, newborn care, & what to expect for you & your baby in the postnatal period.
It is also an opportunity to get to know me, I can answer any questions & address any concerns you may have. By the time you go into labour I want you to have confidence in your birth, feeding & postnatal plans, feel you have the ability & strength to cope with whatever birth experience you & your baby need.
Soft jaw, soft hands, breathe
LABOUR & BIRTH SUPPORT
I AM 'ON CALL' FOR YOU FROM 10 DAYS BEFORE YOUR DUE DATE
UNTIL YOUR BABY IS BORN
During your Labour & Birth, I aim to create a nurturing environment in
which I will help & support you with
your physical & emotional needs.
Whether you are having a hospital or home birth, I can support you before you go to the hospital or before your midwife arrives. At the hospital in preparation for your cesarean or induction to ensure you feel safe, relaxed & comfortable.
I provide you with continuous emotional, physical and informative support from active Labour & Birth. I want you to feel safe & cared for throughout, having the birth experience that feels right for you & your baby
I CAN GUIDE YOU
THROUGH LABOUR
with support, suggestions & reassurance. I can recommend the best positions to ease contractions, to help reduce the length of labour & encourage optimal positioning for your baby. I can support you with self help methods & pain management options.
I can help with light massage techniques, provide encouragement with Hypnobirthing relaxations, breathing techniques. & soothing aromatherapy oils. I can help you understand any procedures & medical interventions, guide you through anything unexpected that may become necessary & assist in communicating with health professionals.
I DO NOT OFFER MEDICAL ADVICE
OR HAVE CLINICAL SKILLS
Any medical needs if required, is overseen by either hospital staff or home birth medical professionals. And with this taken care of in the background, it allows me to wholly concentrate on you & how you are feeling in that moment. You, your physical & particularly your emotional state becomes the most important aspects in the room.
I am on hand for practical assistance such as making sure you have everything you need, I can organise food & drinks & help you with personal care. I act as a birth companion & supporter for your partner, helping them to care for you, giving them the confidence to be your advocate.
I stay with you throughout until after your baby is born, assist with baby's first feed & make sure you are settled at home or in hospital.
New mothers need as much attention as a newborn,
because they too have just been born
INCLUDED IN MY BIRTH DOULA SERVICE
IS UNLIMITED 24/7 EMAIL & PHONE
SUPPORT FOR UP TO 8 WEEKS
AFTER YOUR BABY IS BORN
& A POSTNATAL VISIT
I am here for you for any practical or emotional postnatal support you might need. We can have a chat about your Labour & Birth & how you felt it went for you. You may have questions on your recovery or need guidance & assistance with Newborn Care. I provide Information & Support with biologically normal Newborn Sleep & Behaviour.
I can give Breastfeeding Support & Information, check that feeding is established & manageable & if required troubleshoot common issues.
I can Signpost you for additional support to your local Health NHS Professionals if needed. Recommend local Breastfeeding Support Groups, Lactation Consultants, Tongue-tie specialists, Emotional health providers, Baby sling consultants, Baby groups & Classes.
I will make sure everyone is adjusting positively & check your recovery is going well. I can take care of your baby while you nap, take a shower or bath or accompany you on first outings with your baby to appointments or to baby clinic/groups. It is also an opportunity for me to adore your beautiful baby.
We can arrange further visits if required & overnight support if needed. For more details please view my Postnatal Services
Every thing you need for a
Positive Birth
experience
starts here ...
Ultimate Package
The Ultimate Doula
Support Service
IDEAL FOR MY CLIENTS HAVING A FIRST
OR SUBSEQUENT BABY WHO REQUIRE A
MORE BESPOKE ONE-TO-ONE SERVICE
IN SUMMARY:
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4 combined Private 1-2-1 Bespoke Birth Preparation
Antenatal Sessions in your own home.
Includes a complete Hypnobirthing Course
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2 Private In Person Pregnancy Relaxation Sessions.
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Accompany you to Antenatal Appointments
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Pregnancy specialist Osteopath Appointment
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Continuous support throughout Labour & Birth
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9 Hours of Postnatal Support eg: Three 3 hr visits
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Private Breastfeeding & or Formula Feeding Support.
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Ongoing support from Booking by message & phone
& up to 12 weeks after your baby is born.
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Postnatal specialist Physio Appointment
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Can include, if required, Tens Machine, Birth Pool & Kit
Secure my availability for your due date
with 50% Deposit of the total fee.
Remaining balance due by 34 Weeks
£95 Discount for paying Full Fee on Booking
Complete Package
Completely all you
need & more
COMPLETE & COMPREHENSIVE BIRTH DOULA
SUPPORT IDEAL FOR MY CLIENTS HAVING A
FIRST OR SUBSEQUENT BABY
IN SUMMARY
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3 combined Private 1-2-1 Bespoke Birth Preparation
Antenatal Sessions in your own home.
Includes a complete Hypnobirthing Course
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6 Pregnancy Relaxation Sessions on my Group Course.
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Continuous support throughout Labour & Birth
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1 Postnatal Support Visit.
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Private Breastfeeding & or Formula Feeding Support.
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Ongoing support from Booking by message & phone
& up to 8 weeks after your baby is born.
-
Postnatal specialist Physio Appointment
-
Can include, if required, Tens Machine & Birth Pool
Secure my availability for your due date
with a Deposit of just 1/3 of the total fee.
£95 Discount for paying Full Fee on Booking
Payment Plan over 2 further payments
With the last Payment due by 32 Weeks
£45 Discount for paying Full Fee on Booking
The Group Course Package
A place on my Group Courses Plus
Labour & Birth Support
INCLUDES KARMA BIRTHING
ANTENATAL & HYPNOBIRTHING GROUP COURSE &
KARMA BUMPS PREGNANCY RELAXATION GROUP COURSE
PLUS LABOUR & BIRTH SUPPORT
IN SUMMARY:
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1 Private Antenatal Session
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Guaranteed place on my Antenatal & Hypnobirthing
Group Course. On the month of your choice
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Guaranteed place on my Pregnancy Relaxation
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Group Course. On the month of your choice
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Private 1-2-1 Bespoke Birth Planning Session
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Continuous support throughout Labour & Birth
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1 Postnatal Support Visit.
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Private Breastfeeding & or Formula Feeding Support.
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Ongoing support from Booking by message & phone
& up to 4 weeks after your baby is born.
-
Postnatal specialist Physio Appointment
-
Can include, if required, Tens Machine & Birth Pool Hire
Secure my availability for your due date
& your space on my Group Courses with
just a £99 Deposit
Payment Plan over 2 further payments
With the last Payment due by 32 Weeks
