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Qualifications

 

   Birth and Postnatal Doula with the Australian Doula College

Infant Massage Instructor with IMIS.

OMP Course with Optimal Maternal Positioning

Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program for Professionals

BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE IS $2,600.00

 

Birth Doula Services listed below:

 

I initially meet with my potential client or client and partner to have an open and friendly conversation to familiarise ourselves with each other. This is an obligation free meeting that runs for approximately 30 minutes. This provides an idea of whether the client would like to go ahead with my services.

 

 

 

  • Three visits before your birth consisting of 2 hours each (preparation for birth)

  • On call service from 38 weeks

  • Access to Tens machine (electronic pulsing to assist pain relief)

  • Hot stone massage

  • Introduction to Acupressure points to support natural induction and application whilst in labour

  • Complimentary syringe package for storing colostrum and support with hand expressing colostrum after 37 weeks.

  • Visualisation cards for home and birth room

  • Instruction for Optimal Maternal Positioning exercises while pregnant and in labour

  • Access to a variety of birth books.

  • Option to photograph and video your birth (when possible)

  • Labour support for mum or mum/partner during labour and birth until comfortable after birth. 

  • One postnatal visit

  • One hour introductory baby massage session, once baby is 5 weeks or older.

 

PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS OF EACH SESSION.  THE PACKAGE CAN BE CHANGED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS.

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POST BIRTH VISIT:

 

  • Birth debriefing

  • Breastfeeding support

  • Bathing support and tips

  • Settling support and tips

  • Discussing any concerns, supporting mum around these concerns

  • Caring for baby while mum has a rest or shower

  • Light housework and cooking

  • Helping with siblings

These are also guidelines, as needs change for each family.

POSTNATAL SUPPORT PACKAGE $700

My postnatal package consists of 10 hours

Visits are a minimum of 2 hours each

Content of care is as above.

Of course, the service above can be amended to suit your personal requirements, I am very flexible.

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If you are considering engaging a Doula for the birth of your baby, I would love to speak with you.

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