doula vaida
Birth
Doula Package
£2000
- An initial 30-minute consultation to give us a chance to talk face-to-face and see if I might be the doula for you.
- Four antenatal meetings with you (and your partner) at your home:
1. Initial planning & birth preferences
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Getting to know you: a deep dive into your pregnancy journey so far, discussing your hopes, concerns, and expectations for birth.
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Birth Plan exploration: guidance in creating or refining a Birth Plan, exploring your preferences for labour and birth, pain relief options, and desired environment.
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Partner involvement: discussing your partner’s role during labour and birth to ensure they feel confident and prepared to provide support.
2. Pelvic anatomy, labour hormones, comfort measures and birth preparation
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Pelvic anatomy: understanding the role of the pelvis during labour—how the baby moves through the pelvis, and how different labour positions can aid in optimizing space and encouraging smooth progress.
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Labour hormones: education on key hormones in labour (oxytocin, endorphins, adrenaline, and prolactin), how they work to promote labour and bonding, and tips on how to support the release of beneficial hormones.
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Labour education: information on the stages of labour, what to expect at each phase, and when to call me or go to the hospital/birth centre.
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Comfort techniques: hands-on practice of pain management techniques, such as breathing exercises, massage, positions for labour, and relaxation methods.
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Coping strategies: emotional and mental preparation for labour, addressing fears, and strategies for staying calm and focused during birth.
3. Postpartum planning & newborn care
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Postpartum preparation: discussion about what to expect in the first few weeks after birth, including physical recovery and emotional health.
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Newborn Basics: education on newborn care such as feeding, swaddling, nappies, and understanding newborn sleep patterns.
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Family dynamics: preparing for changes in family life, partner support, and managing expectations with siblings (if applicable).
4. Final preparations & rehearsal
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Hospital bag & birth environment: assistance in finalising your hospital bag, baby essentials, and preparing your birth space for a calm, supportive environment.
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Finalise the Birth Plan.
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Birth rehearsal: a mock scenario of labour to review key comfort measures, birth positions, and how we will work together during the birth.
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Q&A Session: time to address any lingering questions, concerns, or last-minute thoughts, ensuring you feel fully prepared and supported.
- One pregnancy acupuncture session at my clinic for relaxation and body preparation for birth.
- Unlimited contact by phone or email throughout your pregnancy from the time of booking.
- Help with writing a birth plan, shopping for the baby and getting the hospital bag ready.
- Use of my library of books and curated articles.
- A 24/7 on-call period from 38 weeks of pregnancy through to 42 weeks (or until the baby is born).
- Attendance and support during labour, birth and bonding - typically a few hours after the birth and/or after the first feed.
- Two postnatal sessions to de-brief the birth, help with the feeding or any other support needed (that can include holding the baby while you shower!).
- 6 weeks of postnatal support via phone and email.