I am often asked what a 'postnatal doula' is, so maybe think of me as a knowledgeable companion: an extra pair of hands, a listening ear and sounding board to explore ideas, a source of information and someone to make sure you and your family are ok.
POSTNATAL DOULA SERVICES:
Supporting you in adjusting to the arrival of your baby and recovering after birth is my focus as a postnatal doula and I would like you to have as positive a postnatal experience as possible. I provide in home visits, giving parent-centred support for you and your family.
I have supported: twins, premature babies, babies with Down's Syndrome, babies with feeding problems and reflux, breastfeeding babies, bottle feeding babies, babies with older siblings, parents from varied cultures, families where a parent has postnatal depression or anxiety and families who have birthed a baby through surrogacy.
You can choose the support you need in the following areas:
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Emotional support: talk through your birth story and any difficult feelings you have from it, be a listening ear to any concerns or worries you may have,
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Practical support: look after your baby so you and your partner can have a rest/bath/some 'me' or 'us' time, look after older children, go shopping/run errands, tidy up/load washing machine/dishwasher/light cleaning, cook healthy and nutritious meals - whatever makes you feel like life is on the track you want.
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Physical Recovery Support: guidance and physical comfort remedies for birth injuries and common postnatal conditions.
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Information Guidance Support: on feeding/sleeping/baby rhythms/routines and development from up to date and accurate research sources as well as observational experience. I am happy to talk through product options eg types of nappies, baby slings etc and signpost you to helpful organisations/groups for further support/activities.
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Please email me on info@youniquebaby.co.uk for my full list of support services
Options:
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Pay as you go sessions: 3 hours at £95
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Weekly support with a number of visits for as long as you need: from £25ph
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Packages:
Blooming Babymoon - One Postnatal Planning Session, Six Support Sessions (3 hours each),
One Honouring or Wellbeing Session
Blossoming Babymoon - Two Postnatal Planning Sessions, Twelve Support Sessions,
Two Honouring or Wellbeing Sessions
Blissful Babymoon - Three Postnatal Planning Sessions, 24 Support Sessions, Three Honouring or Wellbeing Sessions, Postnatal Ceremony with friends and family
All my services include a basic level of ongoing telephone, text and email support. For greater remote support, I offer additional options with Zoom support.
For a list of my full services, please email info@youniquebaby.co.uk
Doula UK vouchers accepted.
BIRTH DOULA SERVICES:
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On call period for one month dependent on the greatest likelihood of when you might birth
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Two antenatal sessions of 2 hours each: preparation for your birth and creating birth preferences. Exploring evidence and options for making informed choices.
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One postnatal planning session of 2 hours.
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Attendance and support at your birth: length of time can be dependent on how latent and active labour progress and where you feel you want the greatest support.
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Two postnatal Check In sessions of 2 hours each: one for infant feeding and one for general postpartum.
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Remote support and researching information for your situation.
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Optional: sacred drumming during birth
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