At birth

Your Doula is on call for you 24/7 from week 38 until you birth. As labour starts she will come as soon as you feel you need her.

During labour

She is there for you exclusively, and she will stay with you throughout the birth making sure you are as comfortable as possible
Because she has gotten to know you, she can facilitate communication with the birth team
If you need it she will be your translator
Birth happens in you body. Only you know what you are feeling. Your Doula will encourage you to follow your body’s lead
If needed she will suggest positions or movements that may help you be more comfortable and possibly aid the progression of your birth
She may be your photographer at birth if you wish

Immediately after birth

You Doua will do her best to facilitate the “magical 1st hour” of bonding with your baby
She will support you for the delivery of the placenta and through any postpartum interventions if needed
She wil help you settle in to you 1st hours together