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AS YOUR DOULA MY SERVICES INCLUDE:
PRENATAL VISITS:
The more I am able to familiarize myself with you, the better I can fully assist you and your birth experience.
Ideally, I like to meet with the parent(s) and establish a positive and comfortable working relationship before
the birth of the child. During the prenatal visits we will examine and process your expectations, concerns,
hopes, fears, and priorities regarding labour and delivery, as well as the role you would like me to take as your
doula. From there, I will create lesson plans in order to address your unique needs and empower you so as to
approach the childbirth experience in a graceful manner.
CHILDBIRTH:
LABOUR / DELIVERY:
I will be "on call" two weeks before your due date, and until your baby is born. During that time period, I am
available 24 hours a day to answer questions. I will help you with the progression of labour in the early stages
(whether at home or at the hospital) supporting you through all your changes. Once you are in labour, however
long it may be, I will provide you with comfort from start to finish by:
- Reaching out to both the labouring woman and her partner,
- Answering any questions you may have,
- Working to decrease anxiety and instill confidence,
- Implementing relaxation and natural pain relieving techniques such as massage, birth postures, yogic breath,
meditation, water therapy, and pressure point therapy.
SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER:
I am there to support and encourage you all as a family. I work with the understanding that the partner is also
undertaking an emotional journey though the childbirth process. Consequently, I want to assure that the partner's
needs are also met throughout the entire birthing experience. I can offer training and suggestions to help the
partner better respond to the needs of the mother throughout the birthing process and help all family members
have a beautiful birth experience.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT:
I believe that the time after birth is a sacred time for a family. It is important that all members of the family
bond with the new member, and that you should all be provided with the care you require. My service also includes up
to eight days of two to three hour daily postpartum visits. At these visits I will help you;
- feel confident and relaxed with breastfeeding,
- develop into your new role as a parent by aiding you with newborn care,
- rest and rejuvenate,
- discuss any remaining questions you may have about your labour and birth.
In addition to visits, I am also available via telephone to answer any questions you may have.
If after the eight day postpartum visits you require more help with breastfeeding, I am available for both daytime and
nighttime lactation aid.
I also include an eighty-minute massage during the ten day postpartum care visits. The massage will take place in
the comfort of your home, enabling us to pause and for the mother to breastfeed. Over the ten days I will also
teach you to give your baby a massage. Infant massage is a wonderful way for parent(s) to connect with their baby.
It is a way to understand their cues, and create a non-verbal communication. Infant massage also helps relieve gas
cramps, constipation, and colic. It also helps with deep relaxation so you and your baby can rest well.
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