Services
Birth Doula services
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As your birth doula I will provide the following services in my doula package:
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Phone and email support during pregnancy, early labour & in the early postpartum period.
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Provide professional information.
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A 45min "no obligation" interview.
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1-2 prenatal visits.
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During active labour I will provide emotional, informational and physical support as the need for it arises.
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Natural pain management techniques.
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My support is not only for mom but also for the partner. The idea is not that the doula replaces the role of the partner, but to assist in that role.
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General help and assistance directly after the birth.
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Help with the first breastfeed and correct latching.
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1-2 postnatal visits.
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I promise to inform you about all birth options and to support you in whatever your choice of birth may be (Home, hospital, natural, medicated or belly birth).
Birth pool rentals
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Aaaahhh...waterbirth!
Should you require a water birth, birth pool kit rentals are available.
It includes:
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Birth pool in a box regular inflatable pool
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New pool liner
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New 10 metre hose with adapters
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16 liter urn
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Electric pump to inflate pool
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Submersible water pump to empty the pool
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Cleaning solution
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(You can claim a portion of your birth pool rental fee back from some medical aid schemes.)
Postpartum Doula Care
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I offer Postpartum care to families as they adjust to life after having a baby.
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TENS Machine rental
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For pain management many clients prefer to invest in the rental of a TENS machine. This is just an extra layer to add to your comfort measures. Knowing you have another avenue to take in managing those labour surges, can set your mind at ease.
As a doula, I DO NOT...
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Make decisions for you
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Speak to the staff on your behalf
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Project any of my own beliefs onto your experience
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Do any medical checks
Virtual doula
At a reduced fee I can also provide a "Virtual doula" service by supporting you via Whatsapp/phone/email without attending your birth.
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This option can be useful to parents that are private but feel that they need a bit of extra support leading up to the birth, during labour and during the first week after birth.
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6 week Antenatal course
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Affordable, practical, interactive classes providing good evidence-based information designed to prepare you well for birth, baby and postpartum. The 6 classes (2 and half hours each) will provide you with practical tools and knowledge needed to approach your birth and parenting with confidence and positivity.
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Online and in person options available.
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Topics include:
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Pregnancy
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Warning signs
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Healthy lifestyle
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Labour
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Birth
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Interventions
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Mindset
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Comfort measures
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How partners can help and support
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Tools for labour
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Microbiome
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Skin to skin
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Newborn care
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The fourth Trimester
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Newborn feeding
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Breastfeeding
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And more...
Antenatal Crash course
For those couples closer to the end of pregnancy, I also offer a 2 day crash course where most of the information of the 6 week course is presented over a 2 day period.
Community Referrals
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As a community of birth professionals it is good to be connected. Should you require any other specific service, I can refer you to the right professional. I have a list of various birth professionals and other service providers related to woman, pregnancy and family. Please enquire about any service needed.
Single classes
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Any of the above classes can also be presented separately.
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Contact me today for any of these services!