Doulas have the right touch!

“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it” Dr Marshall Klaus

The newest idea in childbirth is centuries old!!

Whether this is your first child or your sixth, being pregnant is such an exciting yet sometimes scary time. Having a doula can make your experience even more precious, by offering one on one support, encouragement and assistance through your birthing journey.

Just another day?

How will you remember your baby’s birth ….. in 10 weeks ….. in 10 years?

We never forget the births of our children …. even when you’re 80 and struggle to remember what you had for breakfast! We may not remember the midwife or doctors name but we will always remember how they treated us, how they made us feel.

Some women feel they weren’t listened to, or treated with kindness and respect. Some feel they were ‘just another woman giving birth’. Having a doula who is focused on you and your partner makes couples feel like they are the only family having a baby at that time. Your doula’s primary goal is to help create positive birth memories for you - no matter what path your birthing journey takes.

During pregnancy your doula can help you gather the necessary information needed to make informed choices regarding the kind of birth you want and help you prepare for your labour.

During your labour you will feel supported in each and every one of the choices you make, starting in the comfort of your own home. You will be encouraged and reassured - giving you the confidence to stay home as long as you feel comfortable.

Doulas are also a great help at home births, helping couples remain calm while waiting for their midwife to arrive and continuing the support once she is there.

A doula …..

….. offers you and your partner continuous support and encouragement throughout your labour and birth.

….. offers effective, non-medical comfort measures designed to ease your labour.

….. respects and honours your decisions regarding your labour and works closely with you to help you achieve your ideal birth.

A doula’s presence at birth …..

….. can result in fewer requests for pain relief.

….. can result in shorter births, especially for first time mothers.

….. can result in less complications and less interventions, such as induction and the use of forceps, ventouse and cesarean section.

I invite you to stay a while and browse my website. Discover the ways a doula can best be of service to you during this very special and exciting journey.    Carolyn Tranter