Birth support from a trained doula is the best investment you can make in you and your babies birth. A quick google search will tell you all the amazing outcomes and benefits to hiring a doula for your pregnancy and birth journey. It’s like hiring your own personal coach for the most incredible emotional and physical feat of your life. Why would you not want a coach for that?! But how exactly will I support your birth you ask? Well…
Over the course of our time together during your pregnancy, I will get a very real sense of who you are and what kind of birth you want. I will listen to you, answer your questions, provide you with information on specific topics that arise, offer suggestions, and recommend things you can do to get closer to your ultimate birth goals.
During your pregnancy and birth, I am an open book. I will share all my accumulative knowledge from many births I’ve attended including my own three births, with the aim being to make your journey a little bit easier, a little bit more comfortable, and a hell of a lot more connected. Feeling connected during your birth then overflows to your bonding experience with your baby and those first few weeks or months as you establish yourself as a new mother or new family dynamic. Feeling in touch to your body, your heart and your baby’s energy can also facilitate successful breastfeeding and being able to read your babies cues clearly.
During your pregnancy and birth I have a bag of goodies which I warmly offer you access. This bag is a trove of options and resources which includes things like Tens, Peanut Ball, Pure Essential Oils, Homeopathic’s, Rebozo, Massage oils and, Books. I can also help you hire a birth pool if need be.
On your birthing day, I will hold the space for your best birth to unfold. I will come and be with you at home or hospital, or in that elusive dolphin pool should you desire! I will be your personal cheerleader, your number 1 fan, and YES I want the t-shirt! I will rub your back, remind you to drink and pee, and suggest food if I see your energy needs boosting.
I will support all the members of your birth team to do all of these things too, teamwork baby! I will decode any medical lingo and explain anything that you don’t understand along the way. I will offer you options and choices to steer your birth in the direction you want, and I will encourage your intuition to consume you. It’s almost impossible to put into words what a doula provides.
Melbourne service areas for
Doula Support and Birth Photography.
Servicing the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Melbourne Metropolitan, Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley for both home births and public hospital births. From The Dandenong Ranges my packages include travel up to 45km.
Locations beyond 45km from my home will be considered however a travel fee will be applied to your package.
Hospitals in my service area
Angliss Hospital - Ferntree Gully
Casey Hospital - Berwick
Dandenong Hospital
Box Hill Hospital
Mercy Hospital for Women - Heidelberg
Monash Medical Centre - Clayton
Frankston Hospital
The Royal Women’s Hospital - Parkville
Warragul Hospital
The difference between a midwife and doula
While midwives are responsible for your and your baby's medical well-being during birth, their primary focus is on monitoring vital signs and conducting medical assessments. In a hospital setting, they may not always be present in the room with you due to their employment duties. On the other hand, a doula's role is to provide continuous emotional and physical support, not the medical care. A doula nurtures and encourages the mother throughout the birth process, while also benefiting the partner. The doula's presence allows partners to actively participate and learn comforting techniques, relieving them of the pressure to be the sole support.
Inviting a friend or family member to your birth may seem appealing, it's important to consider their ability to offer strong and supportive energy. Having someone present at your birth solely for their benefit may not be ideal. Inviting a mother to the birth can be complex, as it may trigger her own birth experiences and impact the birthing space energetically. It's crucial to surround yourself with individuals who align with your needs and have the necessary training and tools, which a doula is trained for. A doula's professional expertise ensures a tailored and supportive experience for you and your birth journey.