Birth Preparation Sessions - when you can’t have a Birth Doula but you need that little bit of extra support in preparation for your Birth.

So 2020 changed the way we live in so many ways…
It had an effect on the choices we have around birth and Antenatal Preparation. Many of the Pregnant women I treat feel a little lost, under-prepared and isolated.
They feel as though their partners are even more emotionally disconnected from the Pregnancy, Labour Preparation & Postpartum.

That is why I offer Couple Birth Preparation Sessions.

Drawing from several years experience as a Birth Doula, and over 20 years in the Perinatal space, I have become acutely aware of the fears & concerns of women birthing babies, their goals & visions, and the way they want to birth. Of course, every couple is unique.

As a Birth Advocate, I also have a good understanding of the way the hospital works, our choices & rights and the difference between hospital protocol versus hospital recommendation.

I would like you to be well-informed, prepared and supported and give your partner confidence to support you in ways that really make a difference.

Some of the things that will be covered in a home visit -

Prelabour -

* What to expect and how to manage it. Practical tools for you and your partner.

* Some of the things you might not have thought to pack in your hospital bag.

* Expectations around birth and how to work through these.

* General birth planning, identifying fears & goals.

Established/Active Labour -

* How to know when you're in established labour, what to expect and how to manage it.

* Many, and varied, non-pharmacological pain management techniques and skills, including teaching the partner all the hands on & hands off effective strategies.

* How to recognise when it is time to go to the hospital.

Transition Labour -

* How to manage this challenging phase.

* Ways that the partner, and birth team, can support you.

Second phase (birthing) -

* Discussion around positioning, pushing and breathing/panting.

Postpartum -

* How to prepare for life with a newborn.

* Getting the right support at this time.

This is a brief outline of the information, insights and value of meeting together.

I will visit you in the comfort of your home and leave you with -

* A book of handouts of my research and experience working in the perinatal space, a visual & easy to follow ‘go to’ on labour Acupressure points, positions, basic massage techniques etc. It’s very practical!
* An essential oil blend ideal for birth.
* Some home-made labour hydrating ice aids for you to put in your freezer.

This session is like getting the best of the skills, experience and knowledge of a Birth & Postpartum Doula to prepare you with some of the tools & techniques I would use when supporting women during labour/birth/postpartum, and helping you & your partner to feel confident and safe to do this yourself.

Cost - $320
Allow 3 hours.