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To help us decide whether we are a doula-client match made in heaven, I first like to have a meet up to get to know each other better. This can be as structured as you like so feel free to bring a bunch of questions, or we can just chat about what you want from a doula and I can help you understand who I am as a doula too. After this, we can take a couple of days to decide whether I bring what you are looking for in a doula.
Antenatal sessions are our chance to help you explore your options and own opinions on birth, feeding, post-natal care and all other things baby-related. I will help guide you to information about options you may not have considered before and we can discuss all topics that you would like to. I also like to have at least one hands on session to talk about massage, counter-pressure pain relief techniques and positions that you might like to try for labour (partners are a must for this one!). Our final meeting will be to go over your birth plan and really make sure all emotional and practical aspects of your labour are completely sorted.
Some people just want a doula for the birth and that’s okay too! For second or subsequent babies, sometimes you may feel like you know all the info but just want support for the actual event. I will arrive within a specified time frame after you call and will stay with you until after the baby is born and we are all comfortable that it is time for me to leave. During that time I can support you and your partner in whatever way is needed - making teas, holding your hand, massage, lifting your mood with some awesome dance moves, ensuring all medical staff are aware of your birth plan, the list is a long one and we can choose together what you want me to provide.
This is your time to ask any questions about your birth and help you to get a fuller understanding of what happened. It is also to check in with you and have a real chat about how you are feeling now it is all over without worrying that I’ll be checking you put your baby’s nappy on right. Other services I offer include: light housework, meals, light childcare and if there are any other ways that you think I might be able to help in - let’s have a chat about it! I am here to support you and your partner to get some rest, bond with your baby and keep things going while you get the hang of having an extra little person around.
1 prenatal session
Birth
1 postnatal session
5 hours of postnatal care over 1 week
£300
3 prenatal sessions
Birth
1 postnatal session
20 hours of postnatal care over 2-3 weeks
£425
Unlimited prenatal sessions
Birth
1 postnatal session
30+ hours of postnatal care over 2+ weeks
£600+
All packages are just a starting point for us to talk about what level of support you want: maybe you need less prenatal support but a whole lot more care after birth or maybe you want to chat every week before birth but then you have loads of support already available afterwards. Whatever you need and whatever budget you have, I am here for you and am more than happy to work with you to find the care that’s right for you.