HAVING A DOULA REDUCES LENGTH OF LABOUR BY 25%

* Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus (1993)

** Please note: I am fully booked until March 2021 - Please be in touch to go on the waiting list OR if you wish to be referred to either one of my back up Doulas - (I only take a small caseload per month, so if you are considering the support of a Birth Doula, book a meet & greet so that a booking can be pencilled in for you. Thank you!

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BIRTH DOULA: A Birth Doula is a trained professional providing continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth. The primary goal is to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying birth experience possible.

“Giving Birth Can Be The Most Empowering Experience Of A Lifetime - An Initiation Into A New Dimension Of Mind-Body Awareness”
— Ina May Gaskin

Countless scientific trials examining doula care demonstrate remarkably improved physical and psychological outcomes for both mother and baby. Birth Doulas have a positive impact on the well-being of the entire family.

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As your Birth Doula, I attend the duration of your labour and birth to provide both physical comfort measures and emotional support. I attend births at home, birthing units and hospital. Currently, I attend births in Auckland and the greater Auckland region, however, I do travel throughout both the North and South Islands for Birth support on request. I am a certified Birth Doula CD(DONA) and abide by the DONA International Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics https://www.dona.org/what-is-a-doula/scope-and-ethics/

I completed my training in Melbourne, 2018 through Jenn Fontaine @DONA International.

What is a Doula? https://www.dona.org/what-is-a-doula/

See DONA International website: https://www.dona.org

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YOUR INVESTMENT:

Please enquire! - There are 2 support packages available - including options for Homeopathic support and HypnoBirthing support.

References/Testimonials available on request.

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