Providing support for all of life's transitions.
Doula services for pregancy, birth, parenting and end of life. Support for the first breath to the last.
Click here to
watch this YouTube Clip from The Business of Being Born
to understand the meaning of
'CASCADE OF INTERVENTIONS'
"It is said that the experience of childbirth forever shapes women's thoughts of themselves and may positively affect their relationships with other family members." Sharon Humenick, 2006
- Brisbane based Doula and Psychology Service
- Australia Doula College Certified Doula
- Child Birth Education
- Peri-natal and Post-Natal Support and counselling (including birth trauma and pregnancy loss)
Click PLAY to see a great graphic on the stages of labour and how the baby moves with contractions.
Featured Post:
If only I knew then what I know now
(Birth from a Doula's perspective)
What is a Doula???
Benefits of Having a Trained Doula for your Birth Journey:
A Doulas primary and unique role is to encourage the birthing woman's self-confidence. Whilst every member of the birthing team play an integral role in assisting the woman to birth her baby, the Doula is there to be the mother's constant companion and is comfortable and confident with the birthing process which is not only valuable for the birthing woman, it is very beneficial for the woman's partner or even her chosen friend or relative who may also be present.
A Doula can help a mother find positions that are most comfortable and effective, protect her privacy and create an atmosphere to prevent distractions, pressure or fears during the process and natural rhythm of each woman's own labour experience.
According to research undertaken in the US, Klaus, Kennel and Klaus, authors of Mothering the Mother, "How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth" have identified the benefits of having a doula at your birth:
A Doulas primary and unique role is to encourage the birthing woman's self-confidence. Whilst every member of the birthing team play an integral role in assisting the woman to birth her baby, the Doula is there to be the mother's constant companion and is comfortable and confident with the birthing process which is not only valuable for the birthing woman, it is very beneficial for the woman's partner or even her chosen friend or relative who may also be present.
A Doula can help a mother find positions that are most comfortable and effective, protect her privacy and create an atmosphere to prevent distractions, pressure or fears during the process and natural rhythm of each woman's own labour experience.
According to research undertaken in the US, Klaus, Kennel and Klaus, authors of Mothering the Mother, "How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth" have identified the benefits of having a doula at your birth:
- 50% reduction in caesarean rate
- 25% shorter labour
- 60% reduction in epidural requests
- 40% reduction in oxytocin use
- 30% reduction in analgesia use
- 40% reduction in forceps delivery
- Improved breastfeeding
- Decreased incidence of postpartum depression
- Greater maternal satisfaction
- Better mother-infant interaction
By hiring a doula a mother ensures:
- She has a skilled set of hands 'holding the space for her at home and/or in hospital'
- She is surrounded by nurturing and caring energy
- She has a reduced risk of unnecessary interventions
In the words from the video, Giving Birth: Challenges and Choices, by Suzanne Arms,
"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."