Pregnancy Support

For those seeking support during pregnancy and in the lead up to their birth.

My hope is that your partner/chosen birth support will be available for our sessions too.

Northern Rivers and Gold Coast Doula Pregnancy Support

I am super passionate about pregnancy support.

During pregnancy we are in the lead up to one of the most transformational events of our lives.

We grow and birth a human and this is a massive point of celebration - but also preparation!

It is so useful to educate ourselves and prepare for what is to come for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

This can look like learning about birth and physiology, understanding your different options, listening to others birth stories, preparing your support system for postpartum, filling your freezer, learning about breastfeeding and more.

Topics we can cover:

Birth Mapping:

This is a HOT TAKE on birth planning.

We begin by playing The Game Of Birth and then we go DEEP into what you want for your birth as well as cover a range of different options, scenarios, “what ifs”, and how you want to FEEL during your birth. The aim is to help YOU stay in charge of your birth even if you’re not in control. Together we create a typed document of your Birth Map that you can share with your care providers and support people.

As questions arise during our time together, I will take note and email you resources to evidence based information that are relevant to you that you can use as conversation points with your health care provider.

The Birth Map was created by Catherine Bell and you can learn more about the Birth Map (and read the book online for free) here.

Postpartum Planning:

Together we plan for your postpartum. I can help you plan meals for your postpartum (or freezer), organise a meal train, assist you and your partner develop strategies on how to support each other during those early weeks of postpartum, talk through different postpartum considerations, guide you to my network of professionals who you may want to access in your postpartum (eg women’s health physios, lactation consultants, etc).

Labour Prep:

This is where we cover some of the basics of childbirth physiology, stages of labour, labour hormones, and advocacy.

This is tailored to you and your partner or family.

This session does not replace further childbirth education courses or classes. Guidance to evidence based information included.

Guidance to evidence-based information:

Helping you navigate all of the information out there - I can guide you to reputable research and other evidence-based resources. I encourage you to use it as a starting point only and continue your own research from there, as well as having conversations with your care providers and asking them questions.

Comfort Measures:

This is where we discuss different comfort measure techniques and strategies you may wish to use during labour and birth. I believe you already have everything within you and your body already knows what to do. In saying that, I also know it can be nice to have an awareness around different strategies you can call upon if you feel you want to. I provide you with comfort measure ideas around different positions, basic acupressure points, ways you can use a rebozo, and non medical pain relief options.

I offer you the chance to talk through any previous birth experiences, or speak openly about anything that may be on your mind. This is a judgement free space where you can have your story or feelings heard.

DISCLAIMER - I am not a psychologist or counsellor. I do not give advice. If you need further support I can refer you to someone who IS trained.

  • Are you looking for pregnancy only support? Maybe you want the support but are not wanting another person in your birth space? This option is for you!

    You receive:

    • 4 visits throughout your pregnancy (approximately 8 hours) covering the above topics - inclusive of 1 birth mapping session.

    • Guidance to evidence based information.

    • Access to me via call, text, and email until the birth of your baby.

    Price: $600

  • One off Birth Mapping session to help you get clear on what you want for your birth, and to help you understand all of your options. We create a contingency plan for your “what if” scenarios - so you can remain informed at every decision point and stay in charge of your birth even if you aren’t in control of how it unfolds.

    What you get:

    • We play the game of birth.

    • We create a typed Birth Map document for you and your care providers.

    • Guidance to evidence-based information, as well as questions you may like to ask your care provider.

    Price: $150

  • Do you have something specific in mind about how you would like to be supported through your pregnancy?

    Reach out via my contact form and I will be in touch with how I can support you and arranging a personalised quote.

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