Birth doula
You know what to do: my job is to help you see that, every step of the way.
Supporting birth virtually and in-person across Cornwall: Penzance, Helston, Falmouth, Redruth, Truro, Newquay & St Austell
What is a doula?
If you had asked me this in 2021, I’d have answered:
“a non-medical birth support… not a midwife… more a companion who knows all about labour and birth.”
And then I HAD one for the birth of my second baby.
I emerged from the birth of my second baby utterly transformed; working antenatally, during birth and postnatally with my doula allowed me to find a calm and confidence I didn’t believe I had and it changed my life forever.
Hence, me being here really.
What does a doula do?
As your doula, I will do anything you need (within reason) to help you feel calm, in control and confident during your pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal period. What that looks like will be totally different for everyone, but it may include…
physical support (massage, positioning and breathing guidance)
practical support (putting up the birth pool, helping with childcare during labour, accompanying you to appointments)
emotional support (doulas are EXCELLENT listeners and we honestly carry no judgement),
knowledge based (signposting to different reputable sources of unbiased, evidence based information)
advocacy based around your birth rights and helping you to navigate the maternity system.
Do I need a doula?
You are fully capable of growing, birthing and raising your baby by yourself. You don’t need anyone to help you do that. But answer me this:
do you want the reassurance of knowing you’ll have a skilled and knowledgeable birth professional by your side from start to finish?
do you want the calm that comes from being able to get the answers to any niggling question or worry, without having to resort to Google?
do you want the confidence that builds when you are supported by someone who believes in, understands and prioritises you, giving you just what you need, when you need it?
Because if you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then I’d say yes: not only do you need a doula, but you damn well deserve one.
Can I afford a doula?
I believe everyone deserves to have a doula by their side if they want one; that’s why I’ve created a series of packages that allows you to get the support you’d like, at the budget you can afford.
Born to Birth Cornwall: doula packages
Support looks different for everyone: my doula packages offer a different balance of services through pregnancy, labour & birth, and the postnatal period, to make sure you get what you need and want, at a budget to suit you.
Whichever package you choose to go with, you’ll receive the following as standard:
a full birth planning workshop (2hrs) delivered remotely or in your own home.
an antenatal session before 36 weeks to get to know one another & discuss your birth priorities.
continuous* Whatsapp / phone communication for information, reassurance & signposting for the entire time we work together.
the opportunity to hire my birth pool** from 37 weeks until your baby is born
24/7 on—call period starting from 7 days before your EDD (ending points vary)
continuous support* during your labour, birth and the first few hours of family life.
a postnatal visit (when you’re ready) to talk over your birth experience
*terms & conditions apply
**additional charges apply
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Balancing support with budget, this packages gets you all the antenatal and postnatal support you need, with the reassurance of virtual support through labour & birth.
Six hours of antenatal (birth preparation) classes.
24/7 virtual support for labour & birth
six hours of postnatal support in your own home once baby is born.
Initial deposit: £168.75
and then...
EITHER 3 payments of £168.75
OR 6 payments of £84.83
NB: deposit payable at point of booking & payment plan to be completed by the time ‘on-call’ begins.
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Giving you the peace of mind that having a doula at your birth can bring, this package includes all the standard elements PLUS:
24/7 on call period stretches from 39+0 to 41+0*
*please note that I will still endeavour to attend your birth outside of these times. However as I am not ‘on call’ there may be a time delay in me getting to you.
Initial deposit: £221.25
and then...
EITHER 3 payments of £221.25
OR 6 payments of £110.63
NB: deposit payable at point of booking & payment plan to be completed by the time ‘on-call’ begins.
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Providing additional support where you feel you need it most, this package includes all the standard elements PLUS:
6 hours of antenatal (birth preparation) classes OR 6 hours of postnatal support.
24/7 on call period stretches from 39+0 to 42+0
*please note that I will still endeavour to attend your birth outside of these times. However as I am not ‘on call’ there may be a time delay in me getting to you.
Initial deposit: £292.50
and then...
EITHER 3 payments of £292.50
OR 6 payments of £146.25
NB: deposit payable at point of booking & payment plan to be completed by the time ‘on-call’ begins.
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Providing complete wrap around care through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, this package includes all the standard elements PLUS:
6 hours of antenatal (birth preparation) classes
24/7 on call period stretches from 39+0 to 42+0
6 hours of postnatal doula visits & support
*please note that I will still endeavor to attend your birth outside of these times. However as I am not ‘on call’ there may be a time delay in me getting to you.
Initial deposit: £341.25
and then...
EITHER 3 payments of £341.25
OR 6 payments of £170.63
NB: deposit payable at point of booking & payment plan to be completed by the time ‘on-call’ begins.
How to book a doula package…
First thing’s first: let’s meet and have a chat (let me know when works for you here)
We’ll get to know a bit more about one another, talk through what you want from your birth & baby experience, and make sure I am the right fit for you.
Once that’s settled, we’ll get down the business of contracts and booking in our sessions together.