Over the course of two, 2-hour meetings, this intensive private course covers the progression of birth, how to prepare for labour, discerning when to go into hospital/call your midwife, practical coping techniques for labour including massage, accupressure and breathwork, and newborn care. This course is specifically geared at enabling the non-birthing parent to be the best support person they possibly can be. Each course is tailored to the specific needs of your personal situation.

Including two childbirth preparation meetings, I’m on call from weeks 37-42 of your pregnancy, available for phone support as your body prepares for birth. When you go into labour, I help you labour safely at home until you’re ready to go into hosptial or bring in homebirth midwives. I remain with you supporting both you and your partner through the duration of labour providing continuity of care, photograph the birth if desired, and take notes the entire time. I support mother/baby during their golden hour, helping facilitate the first feed. The postpartum meeting includes retelling the birth story and checking on mother and baby health including sleep and nutrition, and newborn care confidence.

Minimum of six hours or two days a week, bookable on a weekly basis, geared towards the first months postpartum. Includes assistance with newborn care, confidence building for parents, breastfeeding help, light cooking and cleaning. Nighttime doula support allows the mother to sleep without worry.