doula support with Symphony Birth and Baby

Doulas provide non-medical support during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum. 

Physical support from a birth doula may include massage, hot and cold packs, keeping you hydrated, assistance with different labouring positions, and helping your partner to support you.  Postpartum doula support includes baby care so you can sleep, light housework, keeping you fed and your water bottle filled, and guiding you in the care of your newborn.

Emotional support includes encouragement, praise and positivity. As your Birth Doula I create a calm environment, reassuring and believing in you on your birth journey.  My support helps you feel more in control and confident.  I am able to quietly care for you, keeping you aware of your progress, and helping you navigate any changes to your birth plan.  Postpartum I check in with how you are feeling, debrief the birth, listen to you, and cheer you on as a new Mum.

Informational support from your birth and postpartum doula includes guiding you and

your partner through pregnancy, birth, and newborn days. Doulas prepare you for your birth and becoming a parent by discussing options for everything, from positions in labour, to pain management, to newborn care, helping you find evidence-based information to make informed choices, and going over your birth plan to ensure you have thought through the birth you would like to have.   As your Doula I offer unbiased support for your decisions.  Postpartum I help connect you with the village that will support you, and help you find the answers for all your questions.

• Complimentary consultation

• 3 prenatal meetings to discuss your birth preferences and postpartum planning decisions

• Unlimited phone and text support

• Help to prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally

• Discussions about newborn care and postpartum planning

• Guidance for defining your birth preferences or creating a plan

• On-call availability

• Community resources, materials, and reading suggestions

• Early labour guidance and tips to help labour progress

• Coaching and guidance to stay calm and relaxed

• Guidance to know when to go to your birth location

• Support and advice for partners to be involved

• Hands-on, non-medical comfort techniques and suggestions

• Help to navigate hospital protocols and staff

• Information and support for informed decision-making

• Help communicating your wishes to your care team

• Post-birth care (help with initial recovery and feeding)

• Guidance and information for your recovery

• Frequent mental health check- ins, discussions, and resources

• Help with all forms of feeding

• Guidance to learn infant care

• Caring for baby so you can sleep

• Light household assistance like laundry, meal prep, or help with older children

• Tips for common issues like infant sleep, gas, and comforting your baby

• Community resources and referrals to programs and services

• 1 home visit included in birth package

• Postpartum hours to suit you - from a one-off visit, to weekly support 

• Tailored to your needs

Ph/Txt 0220653142        Email paulette@symphonybirthandbaby.com