DOULA
EXPERIENCED SUPPORT
As your doula, I've got your back. I'll get to know you both during your pregnancy, finding out what's important to you and sharing lots of balanced information along the way. So that when your birthing day arrives, the rapport and trust developed between us will enable you to feel safe, confident and relaxed. I will be with you, giving emotional and physical support throughout your labour, birth and immediate postnatal period. Unlike the midwives and doctors, who many are surprised to find, aren't there for the majority of your labour.
Any mother will tell you, giving birth is one of the most physically and emotionally challenging things you'll ever do, and that all the little details will stay with you forever. It makes good sense to have a trained and experienced 'coach' as part of your team, to get the most out of this incredible experience.
The postnatal period is an amazing time of falling deeply in love with your baby. It brings challenges too, with a lot to learn and some feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Having someone who genuinely cares, and has the experience and knowledge to give gentle, practical, non-judgmental guidance can really help to reassure you, or turn things around.
There's plenty of evidence supporting the choice to invest in a doula. See my Doula FAQs for links to evidence on how our continuous support makes a positive difference, plus more information on what a doula does/doesn't do, my service terms and more ...
PLEASE NOTE: I am fully booked for birth support until June 2020
PACKAGES
FULL BIRTH SUPPORT
Time to develop a good working relationship, and so I can fully understand what's important to you both and give tailored support
Free initial in-person consultation
2 x pre-birth meetings of 2-3 hours each, to prepare, practise comfort measures and get to know each other
24/7 phone/email support
Guidance for writing your birth preferences
Access to my library of birth and parenting DVDs and books
On call from 38 weeks for labour and birth at home and/or hospital
Access to my 'doula bag' resources
1-2 postnatal visits - one in the first few days and another if/when you feel need it
$2000 total investment*
*15% discount if you're planning a home birth
DOULA & HYPNOBIRTHING
Great value and the best preparation and support for the positive birth you desire
Choose between coming along to a group course or learn privately over 4 evenings or a full weekend
The Full Birth Support
package discounted by 10%
Plus Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth group course ($550) OR private course ($850)
An investment of $2350 (group) or $2650 (private)
BIRTH 'ONLY'
When we've worked together before or you're late in your pregnancy this may be a good option for you
Free initial consultation via Skype/FaceTime
1 x pre-birth meeting to plan and prepare
24/7 phone/email support
On call from 38 weeks for labour and birth
Access to my 'doula bag' resources, including TENS machine, essential oils, massage oil, massage tools, mood lighting, music, anti-nausea bands, peanut ball
1 x Skype/FaceTime meeting after the birth to debrief
$1600 total investment