BirTherapy

My Role in Your Pregnancy and Birth...

As your Doula I will be available to you to answer any questions or concerns you have during your pregnancy. I will offer information on what to consider when making your birth choices regarding medication options, risks and benefits of certain medications and procedures, and an objective and informed viewpoint.  This in turn will enable you to confidently write a birth plan or wish list for your birth. I will always respect and support your choices and wishes for your birth.

Doula means, mothering the mother, and that is, in essence, what I do. I will be there to keep you focused on your body, suggest various positioning for labour and birth; I will use comfort measures such as counter pressure, massage, focused relaxation breathing and aromatherapy.  I will not take the place of your partner, but will work alongside him or her, as a team.  I will be as involved as you want me to be.  This is YOUR birth, YOUR body, and YOUR experience; an intimate and unique time that must be treasured and respected.