Doula Support
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Doula comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "a woman who serves". The role of a Doula whether it be birth or postpartum is to offer informational, physical, and emotional support to a woman and her family during the transition into parenthood. As a doula, I help facilitate a positive labour experience and peaceful postpartum period by bridging the gap and empowering women to be an active participant in their conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.
Studies have shown that families who welcomed a birth doula onto their birthing team had
- Fewer caesarean sections
- Fewer requests for epidurals
- Overall reduction in the use of pain medications
- Reduction in the use of synthetic oxytocin to augment labour
- Reduction in the length of labour time
Reports also state that postpartum doulas offer equally important benefits such as
- Reducing isolation after birth
- Increased rates of breastfeeding past 6 weeks postpartum
- Higher self-esteem regarding parental abilities
- Less anxiety along with less instance of Postpartum Mood Disorder
- Smoother transition for siblings
Every woman deserves the right to feel supported, cared for, empowered, and mothered during this magnificent transition in life. How can I help you during yours?
Doula Support Packages
Oh Baby "Bliss" Package
- Complementary consultation
- Two prenatal Visits (Approx 2 hours) Discuss birth wishes, medical and non medical interventions, interactive comfort measure techniques etc.
- Complete 24 hour on call services from week 38-42
- Physical, emotional, informational support throughout pregnancy
- Email and phone call and text support
- Continuous In Person support during the birth and up to 2 hours after
- Two Postpartum visits (Approx 2 hours) Help with adjusting to the new family member, house hold chores, first adventure out, going over the birth etc.
- Postpartum support including light house keeping, meal prep, resource sharing, infant feeding support (bottle or breast) etc.
Oh Baby "Birth & Beyond" Package
- Complementary consultation
- Two prenatal Visits (Approx 2 hours) Discuss birth wishes, medical and non medical interventions, interactive comfort measure techniques etc.
- Complete 24 hour on call services from week 38-42
- Physical, emotional, informational support throughout pregnancy
- Email and phone call and text support
- Continuous In Person support during the birth and up to 2 hours after
- Two Post Partum visits (Approx 2 hours) Help with adjusting to the new family member, house hold chores, first adventure out, going over the birth etc.
- 12 Additional hours of postpartum support including light house keeping, meal prep, resource sharing, infant feeding support (bottle or breast) etc.
50% deposit is due upon signing of the contract the remainder is due upon completion of services. Payment plans, sliding scales, and baby shower registry is also available upon request.
Please note that we can create a package to suit your individual needs.
Postpartum Support Packages
BRONZE
- 12 hour package (min 3 hours/scheduled visit) - NO OVERNIGHT VISITS
SILVER
- 30 hour package (min 3 hour scheduled daytime visit min 6 hours overnight)
GOLD
- 45 hour package (min 3 hour scheduled daytime visit 6 hour overnight visits)
Our Postpartum doula packages are completely customizable and geared towards the specific needs of each individual family. Whether it helps with transitioning to life as a family, sleep concerns (overnight care available) feeding options, meal preparation, or household chores, we will create a plan that will ensure you feel confident and empowered in your new journey.
Please note that we can create a package to suit your individual needs.
Doula Support contact form not currently available. Please email info@ohbabyfitness.ca
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