Doula Services
Initial no-obligation interview is free, either at my home, yours or a neutral place. We can discuss how I can support you during your pregnancy, birth, and/or postnatally. There will be no pressure on you to book my services, and I will leave you with some information about myself and the care I offer.
My fee details are available on the Fees page. I am fully accredited with Nurturing Birth and Doula UK after completing my training, you can find out more about this on my About me page. I have Full Public Liability Insurance cover, training records and further references on request.
I also have a lending library of books, birth and breastfeeding equipment.
A full list of the lending library can be seen here.
Hospitals Covered
Warwick Hospital, University Hospital (Walsgrave site) (Coventry), George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton), Barratt Maternity Home (Northampton), Kidderminster General Hospital, Bedford Hospital, Lister Hospital, Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Watford General Hospital, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Kettering General Hospital.
And of course homebirths in these hospital catchment areas.
Birth Doula Service Includes:
Minimum of two Pre-natal Visits:
To establish our relationship, and discuss your concerns and fears, desires and wishes. I will provide 1-1 birth preparation sessions in your own home, these sessions will focus on birth physiology, and techniques to manage labour in a positive way whatever your birth choices are. I will also give your partner the tools to support you during the birthing process, both physical, and emotional. I will provide information and ideas for you to formulate a birth plan or birth ‘preferences’ and we will discuss different birth scenarios and the options available to you to help you maintain control of your labour and birth of your baby. It will always be my main purpose to support you and aid you to make your own choices and help you to achieve a more relaxed, enjoyable pregnancy and birth.
Continual Distance Support:
Will be available to you from the time of booking me through to six weeks after the birth of your baby. This can be either by email, phone, text or post. The choice is yours!
On Call:
I shall be available to attend you in labour from your 38th week of pregnancy through to your 42nd. However if you go into labour outside of these dates I shall do my very best to be with you.
Attendance at Labour and Birth:
I will be available to support you throughout the length of your labour until after your baby is born and you are both settled either on the post natal ward in the case of a hospital delivery or refreshed and resting in bed after a homebirth. During labour you shall have the full use of my birth support kit which includes homeopathic remedies, aromatherapy oils a TENS machine and birth pool (in the case of a homebirth). I will also be able to offer you massage as a technique to relax and support you to try different methods/positions etc.. for comfort, pain relief and/or delivery of baby. What you would like me to provide at time of delivery can be discussed during the pre-natal sessions. I have also attended a hypnobirthing course, and am able to offer support during labour to parents using this method of pain control.
Minimum of one Postnatal visit:
To review how the birth went and how you feel about it. And see how you and baby are getting on. This can either be while you are still in hospital or once you are back home. These visits can be extended on an ad-hoc basis if you feel you need a bit of support at this time.
Post Natal Doula Care:
I offer a post natal doula service to support and empower a new mother to adjust and care for her new born baby. I can provide information and support on breast feeding, and/or bottle feeding, Washable nappies and how to use and manage them, and many different aspects of infant care in the first few weeks/months of life. I can also help with some light domestic chores with the aim to promote mum and baby precious bonding time.
My goal would be to support new mum and baby by helping to make the transition to parenthood a smooth and treasured time for them and the whole family. My aim at all times will be to inform, nurture, and support unconditionally - this is my privilege as your Doula! I would support you until you feel happy, confident and coping well, but of course I will always be available for top-ups as and when you feel it's needed! and will be available by telephone/email etc.. for as long as required. I usually only offer postnatal support to Birth clients, but would consider local mum & baby support to help you get through a difficult time, please do ask if you feel I can help, and if I am unable to then I shall help you find another Doula who can.
I offer an hourly rate of £15 per hour (minimum of 2hrs a day). Once booked, you will be eligible for a free Mama pack which I will happily supply! You will also benefit from the use of my extensive library of books and equipment.