“6 weeks after birth, a study showed mothers who had doulas were:
- Less anxious or depressed
- More confident with their baby
- More content with their partner (71% vs 30%)
- More likely to be breastfeeding (52% vs 29%)”
“What does my doula package include?”
During Pregnancy the package includes:
3 meetings before the birth (including the initial meeting)
Continuous support during your pregnancy by phone, Zoom or email
An antenatal meeting of 2.5/3hrs to prepare you for all aspects of birth
Information regarding how to avoid unnecessary medical intervention or make it work for you
Practical guidance to make the birth as comfortable as possible - birth positions etc
Discussion and guidance to help prepare your birth preferences
A resources list with useful links and contacts
A Birthing Pool (for homebirths - if available)
During Labour and Birth the package includes:
Me being on call 10 days before your due date and 2 weeks after. You can contact me day or night.
My assistance during the early stages of labour, birth and a few hours afterward until you and baby are settled.
Post Natally, the package includes:
2 visits after the birth, either at the hospital or at your home (the second is optimal)
Discussion of the birth to hear your side. There is often lots to talk about!
Practical support with caring for baby and feeding
Referrals for specialists including breastfeeding consultants, canio-sacral osteopaths, if needed
Doula Fee - £1,200
*Please note that whilst a Doula can provide information to assist you with your pregnancy, birth and childcare, they in no way replace the midwife or doctors in terms of professional medical advice.
My doula experience…
“This was my second birth and I opted for a homebirth in water.
In the early stages of labour I was able to recall the visualisations and practice some of the spiraling movements Stina had recommended. These all helped me find peace and surrender to the birthing process.
As the surges got stronger, I really took comfort in Stina's presence (in fact I didn't want her to leave my side!). She intuitively knew what I needed - light touch massage, positive encouragement, applying pressure to my lower back, helping me change position or warming the pool. Feeling this support meant I was able to trust in the birthing process and that my body knew what to do.
Choosing Stina was the best choice I could have made for my baby and I. We established a close relationship and she enabled me to share my hopes and fears around the birthing experience.”
- CH, 2018