Services

Birth Doula Service Details

As part of my birth doula services, I offer:

• any amount of prenatal visits you desire to support you in:
        - seeking information, including unlimited access to my resources library
        - discussing your pregnancy, birth and new parenthood expectations
        - discussing your birth options and completing your birth plan
• support during labour and birth, from whenever you feel you need me, which includes:
        - emotional support
        - physical comfort measures including massage, heat packs and assistance in movement
        - suggesting to you ways in which you can enhance your body's efforts to birth your baby
        - supporting your partner in supporting you
        - assistance in maintaining your environment according to your desires, including music, aromatherapy and lighting
        - facilitation of communication between you, your partner and your birth team
• up to two postnatal visits to support you in:
        - breastfeeding
        - care of your newborn
        - debriefing your birth experience

I also provide you with photographs of your pregnancy and birth experience on CD (all pregnancy and birth photos on this website were taken by myself), a written birth story and a special framed gift of your baby's first moments.

The cost of my birth doula services is $500. A payment plan is available to suit each family.

Postnatal Doula Service Details

As part of my postnatal doula services, I offer:

• practical information and support to help you with:
        - breastfeeding
        - settling techniques
        - care of your newborn
• assistance with day-to-day activities, such as:
        - preparation of meals
        - gentle housework
        - shopping and errands
        - care of siblings

Please note that my birth doula service includes two postnatal visits, after which you have the option of hiring me as your postnatal doula.

The cost of my postnatal doula services is $25 per hour with a minimum of 6 hours per week. A discount applies if you have also hired me as your birth doula.

If you would like more information about my services, please contact me.