| Doula Services  Unlimited email and phone support - by phone and email
from the date of hire. Please do not hesitate to call if
you have ANY questions or just want to update us
on your progress!
Prenatal visits - These are scheduled for us to
get to know each other better, to create your birth
plan and to see if we are a good fit. We will discuss your
plans for birth and other options and procedures.We will
document your wishes, giving you a copy and bringing a
copy to the hospital or birthing centre. Childbirth class attendance - should your partner
be unable to attend a class with you, we will fill in for
him/her (if available). 24 hour on-call access two weeks before and after your due date Postpartum visits - At our prenatal meetings will
also discuss postpartum visits. Visits usually occur
the day after your baby is born to visit,
then to your home on an agreed upon day to see
you and baby and answer any questions your new
family may have. This is usually between the
second day at home and 2 weeks after the birth.
Should the day or time need to be changed, please
call or email. Optimal Foetal Positioning - This is designed
to help you learn techniques that may help your
baby into the optimal position leading to a shorter,
less painful labour. It is included in the price,
however it is optional.
We believe COMPLETELY in this support, please let us know if there is anything that we may help you with that is not offered here. Payment plans are available and discounts for low income families.
| | | Birth plan preparation - We will discuss
the risks and benefits of many routine
interventions and help you create a birth plan
that's right for your family. Support for you and your partner through labour,
birth, and up to 2 hours after delivery (if
needed) We provide physical, informational and
emotional support for both you and your partner
and can help you with breastfeeding should you
choose this route Birth story (upon request) - A written
account of your labour and baby's birth will be created and will be
presented to you during a postpartum visit. Birth announcements - We can provide your
friends and family with a picture of your new family
and baby via email. As soon as we return from your
birth, we will send the email to your friends and
family with the addresses you provided. Birth videography/photography - If required we will
take pictures of your labour and birth with your
camera or can use our digital camera and/or
video camera. A small fee is charged for providing
you with a disk. We can also organise an edited Video on DVD (additional charge) |
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