BIRTH DOULA

As your Birth Doula, Mary-Anne will support you in many ways; from enjoyable antenatal meetings together, creating your birth environment, assisting you with appropriate birth positions, introducing you to breathing techniques, to massage to keep you calm and relaxed or providing that amazing counter pressure that so many mothers enjoy… to name a few.

Mary-Anne will give you confidence in your own amazing abilities and support you in whatever way you choose to give birth.

She will help you have an empowering and positive birth experience where you may well enjoy reliving this amazing day over and over again.

*Mary-Anne is a recognised doula and completed a doula training course with developing doulas, however, Mary-Anne is not medically trained.

Birth Doula PACKAGE

Free initial consultation

2 x antenatal sessions

Continuous support via WhatsApp

Scheduled phone support sessions between our meetings

“On call” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from when you are 38 weeks pregnant until your baby is born & for as long as you need me.

Constant support during your labour and birth.

1 x postnatal visit to offer additional support

AVAILABILITY & BOOKING

We recommend getting in touch and arranging an online consultation to establish if Mary-Anne is the right birth doula for you. We want to make sure that there is a natural connection between you, as she will be there at the most important time in your life. This initial consultation, via zoom, is free and lasts up to an hour.

Your antenatal appointments can be arranged at a time that suits you, but we suggest the first antenatal meeting is between 30 and 35 weeks gestation and the second around 36 weeks gestation.

Should you wish to commit to having Mary-Anne as your Birth Doula, we request a 100% upfront payment.

BENEFITS OF A DOULA

Studies have shown

• The length of labour is sometimes much shorter with a Birth Doula present;

• You are likely to experience a more comfortable birth as the Birth Doula with have methods which are of use;

• Your baby will arrive to a tranquill and relaxed environment;

• The length of labour is sometimes much shorter with Birth Doulas present;

• Less drugs and medical intervention occur when you are assisted by a birth Doula;

• A doula will help you feel in control and allow you to follow your instincts, which will result in an empowering and positive birth experience.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happens if Mary-Anne has a COMPLETELY unforeseeable CIRCUMSTANCE and cannot attend my birth?

I work with back up Doula’s, who are other similar like minded doulas who will attend in my place. This back up doula gives the extra reassurance that everyone needs.

What areas do you cover?

Anywhere an hours reach from Teddington/ Kingston.

Which hospitals to you cover?

Kingston Hospital, Chelsea & Westminster, The Royal Surrey, West Midlands, Frimley Park, The Royal Berkshire, St Peters and Basingstoke and North Hants

Whens the best time to book a doula?

As early as possible. It then gives us more time to get to know each other. That said, do still get in contact if your baby is almost due, its never too late.

Will You assist with a caesarian?

Yes definately - I would love to support you. However, it will be dependant on the view of your Midwife or Consultant Obsteatritian, or their hospital policy. I will be there for as long as possible before and after the birth.

Where do you support?

I will support you in a homebirth and hospital birth. I tend to say call your doula when you feel like you aren’t managing quite as well on your own and Ill get to you as quickly as possible, this is usually at home and we then either birth there, or travel to hospital together.

Do You support still birth & miscarriage?

Most definitely, birth is birth. I have personal experience in supporting in still birth and my aim is for all birth to be empowering for mum.

What are your clients saying?

“I’m not sure how to put into words how much it meant to me having your support during the week before and during my birth and after. You’ve been absolutely incredible and I’ll never forget how much support you’ve given me.”

“Mary-Anne showed up when i was in labour I was put at ease and focused on my birth plan. We had the exact experience we were hoping for and could not have done it without Mary-Anne’s guidance and support. Anyone that is pregnant whether it’s first child or subsequent would benefit from working with her. We cannot say enough good things about her!”