Doula
Wondering if a doula is really for you?
You might be thinking;
‘Do I really need a doula?’ ‘What can a doula bring to my birth or post-natal period?’ ‘Surely my birth partner can be my doula?’I get it, I’ve been there! I didn’t get a doula for my first birth and it’s the one thing I’d do differently.
My husband and I were amazing as a team, but by hour sixteen, we were both exhausted. What I needed was someone there just for me, someone with calm energy, birth wisdom and zero emotional attachment to anything but my wellbeing.
That’s what a doula brings.
There is strong evidence that doula support improves outcomes for both the birthing person and their baby, including:
• Reduced risk of Caesarean birth
• Reduced risk of instrumental birth
• Reduced need for painkillers or epidural during birth
• Reduced rate of induction of labour
• Shorter labour
• Increased parental satisfaction with the birth experience
• Lower incidence of depressive symptomatology
But beyond the data, it’s about having someone who gets it. Someone who knows birth, believes in your power, and supports your decisions.
Doulas aren’t here to advise you on what your ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’ do, we’re here to provide you with the information and evidence, allowing you to come to your own informed decision that you can feel confident in.
Providing you with continuous care throughout your pregnancy, labour and in to the post-natal period, we provide flexible, practical and emotional support, totally tailored and unique to you.
“If a woman doesn’t look like a goddess during labour, then someone isn’t treating her right.”