I’d love to support you throughout your motherhood journey.
Packages.
When choosing a birth professional, it’s so important that you and your family feel comfortable, safe, heard, and valued and so before our journey together begins, I always like to have an informal catch up. This gives you the opportunity to share what you are looking for within the pregnancy, birth and postpartum space as well as ensuring that our values line up and I can meet these expectations. Of course, you can get to know me too.
Below I have listed a brief overview of the services and packages I provide. These will be tailored to meet your individual requirements and preferences and priced accordingly as no two births, stories or families are the same.
The Ultimate Prenatal, Labour and Birth PACKAGE.
This package is tailored specific to your needs, the number of weeks that support is required for and your budget. It can also include short-or long-term postpartum support to ensure that you are prepared for this beautiful and special season of motherhood.
During the prenatal period we will meet to talk all things pregnancy and labour related, from your birth preferences and birth environment to body specific exercises to create pelvic balance and space for a more efficient birth, to how your partner can support you during pregnancy and labour and then everything in between. I will be available by phone or text during this period to answer any of your questions or queries and on call for the birth from 37 weeks. Once you are in established labour, I will provide support at your planned labour and birthing location, working to ensure you feel calm, protected, and always held in a safe environment.
I will help to create your preferred birthing space and support you through encouragement, massage, acupressure, optimal positioning and provide all the little things that instinctively a mother knows how to do. Once your baby is born, I will stay with you for up to two hours to ensure that the Golden Hour is being honoured and your post birth requests are being met and then will be available to you for the period of agreed postpartum. During this postpartum time I can assist by debriefing the birth, providing support with baby’s needs, being another set of hands for light duties or helping with other siblings.
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Doula Support for Siblings PACKAGE.
One of the beautiful aspects of a home birth is the inclusion of siblings during birth. However for the parents, it can be a difficult and almost impossible juggle to remain inwardly focused on the birthing process while wondering if the children are coping and are okay. As a doula support for the siblings my focus is purely on ensuring that, to the best of my ability, their physical and emotional needs are being met, freeing you and your partner to be fully present in the moment of your baby’s birth.
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Pregnancy and Birth Preparation SESSION.
This is included in the Ultimate Prenatal, Labour and Birth Package but can also be held as a stand-alone session and is great for first time parents as well as those already with young ones. Together we will discuss a wide range of topics relating to pregnancy and birth and then based on your individual requirements I will create a personalised resource package which will be emailed to you. Should you go ahead and book one of my birth packages the cost of this session will be deducted from the total.
Fourth Trimester Planning SESSION.
Often one of the most underprepared for seasons yet truly one of the most important and impactful as you move into motherhood and begin your journey as a new or extended family. This standalone session will cover topics relevant to you and your family in the Fourth Trimester so you are well prepared. Based on our discussions and what you would like included, a personalised resource package will be created as a planning guide and ready reference. This will be emailed to you with follow up support provided to answer any questions you might have. Should you go ahead and book my Doula All-inclusive Package the cost of this session will be deducted from the total.
Postpartum SUPPORT.
Based on an hourly rate, I will come to your home and assist in whatever way I can to facilitate a smoother transition to life with a newborn. This will look different for every family based on individual circumstances however can include such things as assisting with baby, being another set of hands for light house duties, cooking, entertaining other children, having a cup of tea and being a listening ear. Being your cheer leader and a mother who understands where you are at and is part of your support network.
NICU SUPPORT.
My first grandchild was admitted into NICU and Special Care following delivery and I know firsthand how stressful, upsetting, and frightening this can be for the parents and extended family members. While it is my prayer that this is not your story, sometimes the unexpected does happen and therefore I am available at short notice to help bring you understanding, compassion, a listening ear, a warm hug, and the support you need in the moment. I am contactable by phone, text or in person to help you navigate NICU and Special Care, knowing that the little things make a big a difference to you, your baby and family. Reach out - 0421 289 747.
General Catchup.
As women we all need to have that ‘person’ who is there when we need them, who will listen and not judge and who will accept us just as we are in that moment. If you are feeling lonely, isolated, or exhausted through this motherhood journey, know that you are not alone. Reach out and let’s catch up.
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