Antenatal/birth preparation sessions
The sessions are in the comfort of your own home and are usually booked as two 2 hour sessions. It is recommended that your partner is with you for at least one of the sessions.
These can be tailored to your requirements but typically include:
Antenatal sessions are £75 per 2 hour session or come as part of the birth doula package.
The sessions are in the comfort of your own home and are usually booked as two 2 hour sessions. It is recommended that your partner is with you for at least one of the sessions.
These can be tailored to your requirements but typically include:
- debrief of previous birth(s)
- worries/concerns
- birth physiology
- the role your hormones play
- positions for labour
- stages of labour and what to expect
- when things are not straightforward
- feeding your baby
- your rights
- emotions/support network
- birth preferences
Antenatal sessions are £75 per 2 hour session or come as part of the birth doula package.
Birth Doula
Birth Package £995
This package includes two 2 hour (approx.) antenatal preparation sessions
An on call period of 4 weeks
Attendance at the birth until your baby arrives and you are ready for me to leave, this is usually an hour or two following birth
One postnatal meeting to debrief your baby's birth (and for baby snuggles!) usually during the first week or two following birth.
As your birth doula I will be on call from 10 days before your baby's estimated date of delivery (EDD) until the arrival of your baby. During this time I will be available to you via phone call, text or email, I will not book any other expectant mothers during this time so if you book me I will be there! I will attend your home as and when requested and will stay with you, be that at home, hospital, wherever, until your baby is born and you are happy for me to leave. I can suggest different positions for birth, comfort measures and can help explain what the midwife/doctor is saying, give practical and emotional support.
During your labour I will provide a calm, reassuring presence. I have worked on several labour wards and in home from home units so I know and understand the environment. I talk the same language as the midwives and obstetricians so I can explain to you what they mean. I can offer information backed up by research to help you make informed choices about your care. I always work with your other health professionals to make your birth experience a positive one.
As your birth doula I can offer loads of information and useful articles and loans from my ever increasing doula library. I can recommend other local experts e.g. chiropractors, physios, nutritionists, acupuncturists.
The Hypnobirth Package £1150
Includes all of the above plus Hypnobirthing at one of my group sessions; 8-10 hours of teaching, workbook, 7 MP3s, help with birth preferences, refreshments.
The Birth and Postnatal Package £1150
Includes the full birth package plus 10 hours of postnatal support
The Platinum Package £1600
Includes all of the above plus Hypnobirthing at one of my group sessions; 8-10 hours of teaching, workbook, 7 MP3s, help with birth preferences, refreshments
4 acupuncture or chiropractic treatments during pregnancy
1 acupuncture/mother's warming treatment or 1 chiropractic treatment following your baby's birth
Goody bag for Mum
2 pregnancy massages
All with therapists that I have met, trust and often use myself. They all specialise in women's health and pregnancy and are super nice!
Deposit payable on booking 50% and the remainder to be paid when the on-call period starts.
Postnatal Doula
As your postnatal doula I will usually start working with you in the first week or two following your baby's birth. I will provide emotional, practical and informational support. I am available to support you and your family in whatever way you may need...within reason!
Parents can often feel overwhelmed with all the advice given in the first few weeks after birth, together we can talk this through and work out what will be best for you and your baby. At no point will I dismiss what you think or feel, nor will I tell you what to do. I strongly believe that each mother will know what is best for her baby...trust your instinct!
I recommend that postnatal care sessions are booked as 3 hour blocks. If booking a block of 20 hours or more a 10% discount will be applied.
Overnight support is available to help you catch up on some sleep and aid your recovery. 10pm - 6am £130
I charge £17 per hour and cover an area up to half an hour from Little Sutton.
Emergency Birth Doula
For whatever reason you may find yourself wanting or needing a doula right at the last minute. Please call me to see if I can help. I will do my very best to help you out and if I can't I will try to find you a doula who can!
Last minute rates charged at £30 per hour.
As your postnatal doula I will usually start working with you in the first week or two following your baby's birth. I will provide emotional, practical and informational support. I am available to support you and your family in whatever way you may need...within reason!
- feeding support-breast or formula
- looking after your baby while you catch up on some much needed sleep
- making meals
- helping out with older siblings
- birth debrief
- a non-judgemental ear and emotional support
Parents can often feel overwhelmed with all the advice given in the first few weeks after birth, together we can talk this through and work out what will be best for you and your baby. At no point will I dismiss what you think or feel, nor will I tell you what to do. I strongly believe that each mother will know what is best for her baby...trust your instinct!
I recommend that postnatal care sessions are booked as 3 hour blocks. If booking a block of 20 hours or more a 10% discount will be applied.
Overnight support is available to help you catch up on some sleep and aid your recovery. 10pm - 6am £130
I charge £17 per hour and cover an area up to half an hour from Little Sutton.
Emergency Birth Doula
For whatever reason you may find yourself wanting or needing a doula right at the last minute. Please call me to see if I can help. I will do my very best to help you out and if I can't I will try to find you a doula who can!
Last minute rates charged at £30 per hour.
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