Birth package - I am delighted to say that business is booming!   But it is a double edged sword as there has been a big increase in requests for clients who are coming to me for help with their 2nd pregnancies following far less than positive unsupported 1st births.  Their distress from their initial experiences make me sad and even more determined that things will be different this time around!   And as I've already said, doula support makes all the difference to make sure that you have an empowered, calm and positive birth journey.

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I cover such a wide area for clients, living as I do in Dorset and yet also right on the borders of both Wiltshire and Somerset, and so coupled with this increase in business, I have decided it is time to increase the support clients receive.  I have been lucky enough to meet 2 wonderful like-minded doulas, and we have worked hard to be able to provide every client with shared support.

 

Shared care involves two doulas collaborating to provide comprehensive support throughout your pregnancy and childbirth, each contributing their unique expertise and capabilities.

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For the northern geographical area I now offer shared care with my lovely colleague, Suzie of www.thebabydoula.co.uk  and for clients in the southern areas it's the vibrant Emma of www.mothersembrace.co.uk.  Both doulas share my passion for supporting your birth your way, you make the decisions we just help equip you with the skills and information to do so.  I feel very lucky to have found both exceptional doula colleagues and our clients seem to be very happy with the care they receive.

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      Emma - https://www.mothersembrace.co.uk/                         Suzie - https://www.thebabydoula.co.uk/

 

Throughout the prenatal sessions, both of us will be present, ensuring you have equal opportunity to build rapport with each of us. Additionally, we will both be on-call for your birth, guaranteeing you the presence of a familiar and trusted support person. This approach eliminates the need for emergency backups whom you may not know.

 

In the event of an extended labour, we can seamlessly alternate, ensuring you consistently receive support from a familiar doula best suited to your needs. Importantly, the fee remains unchanged from individual hires, providing you with the benefit of two exceptional doulas for the price of one.

 

We work cohesively and remain in contact with one another throughout to ensure you benefit from our own unique experience and expertise at all stages of your care.

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When working together in Shared Care, we usually say that availability may limit you from having a choice over who comes on the day, as we work on an on-call rota during your due window. We also never know when babies are going to make their appearance! However, if we are both available when you are ready for some support, you can let us know who you would prefer to come. We work in our Shared Care partnership all the time and there is absolutely no ego involved at all - so please let us know if you have a preference of who supports you.

 

More about the antenatal itself.....All the antenatal sessions are extremely comprehensive and include biomechanics and hypnobirthing in the package.

 

We will help you prepare in every way possible.  To have a positive birth experience doesn't mean that you have to birth in any particular way, but what you do have to do is feel in control. 

 

In control of your decisions because you have been informed about every choice you might have to make. 

 

In control of letting your body do the very thing it is designed to do. 

 

And in control of how you will work with your baby to follow the path your birth is truly taking.

 

Throughout the antenatal classes you will be fully informed and empowered, and that you have all the information and support you need to help you make decisions about your birthing choices.  You will have had the opportunity to consider all the options that may present themselves so that nothing will surprise you, or take away your sense of control and your decision options.  During labour and birth we will also protect your space (and your partner if you want one) to make sure that you can get on with the most positive birth experience.

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BIRTH PACKAGE COSTS                                    £1,300

Includes:

7-10 hours antenatal

Hypnobirthing & Biomechanics                                

WhatsApp support throughout & adhoc research                

On Call and Birth                                                    

 

Payments to be made in 2 instalments but can be adjusted if required.  Ask for more details.

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