My Services
As your doula I will provide support for you and your birthing partner. Your body was divinely designed and I will be beside you to help and support you, so you can focus on sakinah (inner tranquility) for your new beginning.
Birth Doula
Here for You
Get extra personal support throughout the entirety of your birthing journey. I will work with you and your support system to help make your birth as positive and memorable as possible. I will support the decisions that reflect your wishes for labour and birth. During labour, I provide you with continuous physical and emotional support.
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A complimentary consultation
This will help me tailor my role to fit your needs, as every pregnancy is different. Completely pressure free, we will meet to see if my services would be a good fit for you. You may take all the time you need to decide. This visit can take place at any time during your pregnancy.
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Two more doula visits after you hire me
The first time will be to discuss at length your philosophy and expectations regarding labour and birth, and my general role within it. I will prepare your birth preferences, which include individual philosophies that you have regarding pain relief, and choices with regards to relaxation, breathing and visualization techniques, and positions for labour. At this time, the letter of agreement will be signed.
The second time will take place at approximately 4 weeks prior to your due date. This will be a review of what will happen during your birth experience and my role within it. We will discuss natural comfort measures, differences between pre-labour and labour, optimizing fetal positioning, when to time contractions, and when to contact me. Birth partners are shown how they can be as involved as they wish so that the birth experience is positive for both of you.
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Continuous support during your labour and birth
You will most likely go through a full range of emotions during labour. On one hand, you may feel excitement, and the other, uncertainty. My role as a doula is to help you cope with all the fears and anxieties you and your partner may have. A doula is not only sympathetic but is informed as well. I will help you remain calm, relaxed, and comfortable until labour is well established. I will be a quiet and calm companion and a source of reassurance. I will know when to stay in the background and when I am needed. I will take my exit to allow privacy and family bonding time when you are all doing well. Comfort measures may include physical ones, an extra practical hand, and professional information at all times, as medical personnel can be kept busy with other patients.
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Post-natal visit
I understand that right after birth is such an important and intimate time to bond with your baby. I absolutely respect this. I will meet with you again the following week to briefly review your birthing experience and my role as your doula. At this time, I can assist you further with breastfeeding, and with any other questions you may have.
Postpartum Doula
Offering Support
Historically, a woman and child after birth were cared for by extended family, friends and neighbours. Over the years times have changed and so have families. More adults work outside the home and many new mothers are left alone. With no extra adults present in the home to lend a hand when mom needs a nap, shower, meal, or a willing pair of arms to hold the baby; postpartum can quickly become overwhelming and isolating. After you've returned home and are on your own, I can be present throughout your first six months postpartum, to provide extra hands-on or emotional support to help ease you into, or back into motherhood.
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A Postpartum Doula is a Good Fit for:
ANY individual, couple or family looking for some extra assistance and support with their new baby and help for Mom. Whether first-time or fifth time, an extra pair of hands when support from extended family or friends isn’t readily available, is an important part of having a successful 4th Trimester.