Booking process

Booking a doula and understanding what’s what, can be daunting…

So here is a rough idea of what to expect:

Step 1: Reach out to me via DM or email and we can find a mutual time to speak on the phone where we can ask each other questions and you can let me know what support you’re looking for (30 mins).

Step 2: If you think I’m the doula for you (great!), you can pay a 5% deposit or we can meet again online via video call for 30-60 mins (if you live close to Heidelberg, we can also meet in person if you wish).

Step 3: I will send you a text or email to confirm if you would like to have me on your birth support team. To secure this, you must pay the 5% deposit within 2 weeks.

Step 4: If you don’t get back to me or decline, you won’t hear from me BUT if you do choose to have me & pay the deposit…this is where the fun times begin!

These are suggestions only and will be tailored to your individual situation and needs/wants.

Whilst face to face is ideal, I’m really happy to do a video call if that suits better.

Pregnancy visit #1

  • Sometime in the late 1st trimester or early 2nd trimester

  • Pregnancy support & preparing for labour + birth

Pregnancy visit #2

  • Sometime in late 2nd trimester or early 3rd trimester

  • Labour + birth

  • Involvement of partner or other supports

  • Meeting the rest of the birth team

Pregnancy visit #3 (+ whatever small visits you need in those last long days and weeks…because I get it!)

  • Late 3rd trimester

  • Labour + birth

  • Placenta plans

  • Post partum plans

  • Sleeping arrangement

  • Feeding plans

Labour & Birth

  • from 37 weeks till whenever you have your baby I will support you

  • for as long as it takes

  • I may come and go if it is needed/you want some space as labour ebs and flows

  • I will stay until you’ve had your first shower or until the time feels right, things are clean, the washing is on and you’re fed and feeling truly GODDESS like

Post partum visit #1

  • a visit in the first few days

  • breastfeeding support

  • nourishing food

  • massaging tight spots

  • belly binding (if you’d like)

  • conversation, reflection, sisterhood

Post partum visit #2

  • Week 3 or 4

  • breastfeeding support

  • nourishing food

  • conversation, reflection, sisterhood

  • problem solving

  • cleaning, preparing, washing….need me to run to the supermarket? I’ve got it!

Post partum visit #3

  • The final official visit sometime between 6-12 weeks.

  • Available anytime via text or phone, audio messages included throughout this entire time

  • Conversation, reflection, sisterhood

  • nourishing food

  • anything else you want/need