Doula Care

We begin with a call, to touch base and simply connect with each other.

We have a consultation over tea or coffee to discuss your dreams, vision, birth plan, your wants and needs and thoughts and feelings.

My care is intuitively guided to support you emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically through your pregnancy and labour, birth and postpartum.

It includes:

4 x 1 hour sessions in-person or via phone or video call, including at least one with your Birthing Partner

On call from 38weeks until baby is born

Attendance at your birth from when you feel you need me until birth of your baby

2 x Postpartum sessions

Pregnancy sessions could include:

• pregnancy nutrition

• decision making in pregnancy, making choices that align with your beliefs

• Birth Vision session with your midwife, partner and others who will attend your birth

• Healing Birth Session- unpacking previous birth trauma

• birth options/preferences

• hormones of labour and the criteria for an undisturbed birth

• fear release and affirmation

• comfort measures and strategies for you throughout labour.

• honouring and connecting with your partner

• treasuring and caring for you with little gifts and offerings. You’re worth it

• debriefing past birth experiences or birth stories in your family.

• extensive list of resources and knowledge

• postpartum visioning and planning, create your cosy postpartum nest

I am present at your Labour and Birth from the point you consider you need some extra support, loving hands , gentle wisdom or another pair of hands until your little one is snuggled in your arms.

My Labour and Birth Support can range from:

• practical hands-on things such as keeping the birth pool warm,

• massage and touch

• mental and emotional support such as counselling and fear release.

• I bring calmness, grounding and hold sacred space for you.

I am on call for you from 38-42 weeks and during this time, you (and my daughter) are my top priority.

Postpartum sessions could include

• birth story debrief,

• magical fairy cleaning and tidying of your sacred space,

• support with other children,

• support with breastfeeding, co-sleeping, babywearing and elimination communication

• caring for you and making tea, holding your baby as you shower,

• anything you might wish for in the moment.

I believe birth works, and that it is a normal and natural event that has a deep and lasting impact on a woman’s life. I can’t guarantee how your birth will turn out, but I can guarantee to offer my wisdom and emotional support in the case something doesn’t quite go as you imagined it.

If for some serious or predetermined reason I am unable to make it I will organise a backup doula to support you.

I offer continued support available by phone for up to one year postpartum. I am here for you still.

Investment is $1999 : 50% due on booking and 50% due before your 36th week. Some families choose to set up a weekly amount and that is fine for me too.

Optional Add Ons are : maternity/family/baby photography, handcrafted herbal products or extra postpartum support.

Travel costs:

Within 100km radius from Hawkes Bay : costs included

Outside this radius - $300-800 depending on the distance