From Maiden to Mother. Be supported by a Doula
Birth is an amazing, transformative event in a woman’s life. It is through birth that we move from maiden to motherhood, a rite of passage that connects us to women around the world. It also connects us to mother earth, as we physically experience the wonder of creation within ourselves.
Throughout time, women have had the wisdom and support of families and other women to guide them through the transition to motherhood. Now we often find ourselves away from family and that strong web of support. A doula recognizes the need for women-to-women connections and works to assist birthing families by being a personal birth attendant, and supporting women as they access their inner strength and birth their babies.
Throughout time, women have had the wisdom and support of families and other women to guide them through the transition to motherhood. Now we often find ourselves away from family and that strong web of support. A doula recognizes the need for women-to-women connections and works to assist birthing families by being a personal birth attendant, and supporting women as they access their inner strength and birth their babies.
"If a woman doesn't look like a Goddess during birth, someone isn't treating her right"
~Ina May Gaskin~
Why a doula?
A doula (doo-la) comes from the Greek word meaning “woman of service”. A doula is someone who is trained in supporting women and their partners before during and after birth. Having a doula gives you continuity of care from someone you trust whose focus is on you and your partner’s needs alone. She provides physical and emotional comfort, reassurance, encouragement and guides you in natural pain management techniques. Some of those techniques include massage, active birth postures, relaxation and breathing. A doula is not a medical professional, she is there to focus on your emotional and physical wellbeing.
Working with families as they come up to birth is sacred and individual for each one. No two families are alike. I support families in their birth as a Shamanic doula, supporting women to find their inner strength and knowing and to hold the space for however the birth unfolds.
I combine practical, hands on support with shamanic practices. Please get in touch if you are interested in learning more about how a Shamanic doula can work with you.
I combine practical, hands on support with shamanic practices. Please get in touch if you are interested in learning more about how a Shamanic doula can work with you.
Shamanic Doula Care
Pre-Birth visits ~ include: debrief from previous births, discussion of your needs, education and information, support ideas for your partner, relaxation techniques, birth plans, accompaniment to antenatal visits (if required)
· Access to my resource library including books, magazines, DVDs, information network
· Email and phone support throughout
· On call 24/7 for 2 weeks before and after due date
· Birth support ~ includes: support wherever you have your baby, ensuring your birth space is safe and comfortable, help you communicate with your caregivers if needed, assist with the follow through of your birth plan
· Post-Birth visits ~ debrief – making sure you are okay, helping with baby or sibling care, any post-birth needs you may have.
· Access to my resource library including books, magazines, DVDs, information network
· Email and phone support throughout
· On call 24/7 for 2 weeks before and after due date
· Birth support ~ includes: support wherever you have your baby, ensuring your birth space is safe and comfortable, help you communicate with your caregivers if needed, assist with the follow through of your birth plan
· Post-Birth visits ~ debrief – making sure you are okay, helping with baby or sibling care, any post-birth needs you may have.
- 3 Within healing treatments, your choice which you would like and each are 1.5 hours long
- Blessingway
- 2 Rituals for birth
- Entry to any pregnancy and birth related workshops and circles that may be held in that time.