Celebrating 10 Years Supporting Geelong Families
Celebrating 10 Years Supporting Geelong Families
Our Most Popular Support option.
Your Doula will meet with you in the privacy of your home or chosen location to ensure you feel connected with them. A further 4 times throughout your pregnancy to meet and discuss your birth and to guide you through the benefits, risks and alternatives for each of the decisions you have ahead.
o You will develop a birth plan you're comfortable with using unbiased research supplied to you by your doula.
o You will practise labour techniques to assist you during
This private Doula package is designed for women after 35 weeks pregnancy who are looking for support during the final days or weeks (or sometimes hours) leading up to labour.
Your Doula will meet with you and your partner for a pre birth session to discuss the type of birth your want.
You will have the opportunity to talk about any issues you may have or address any concerns. Your Doula will help to ensure you both feel relaxed and ready for your baby's birth
Families birthing at Barwon Health University Hospital Geelong, St John of God Hospital Geelong, and The Epworth Geelong now have unique access to our on-call Doula program.
This program provides on-call certified doulas for hire, from when you arrive at your birthing suite.
Our hospital Doula teams work in 12 hour shifts 24/7 and you will have the opportunity to get to know our doulas if you choose to take part in our optional birth preparation classes.
This unique program offers an affo
Bringing your new baby home should be a joyful and memorable time. Having someone around to help your family transition smoothly to your new life allows you all to bond with your baby without the worry of getting life's daily chores done.
Your doula will lovingly and quietly help to care for your home and family while being there if you want to chat about baby and any concerns you may have.
Your postnatal Doula can assist you in the following ways .
o Shopping and preparing meals for your family following your preferences.
o Caring for your baby in your home while you catch up on sleep or take a bath or shower.
o Caring for your baby and older children if you are unwell.
o Relaxation Massage targeting tension or problem areas.
o Preparing refreshments for visitors while you enjoy sharing your new baby with them.
o Talking to you about techniques for settling and feeding baby
o Connecting you to any local services for medical support, therapy, counselling, social groups and more.
o Cleaning your kitchen, bathrooms and floors
o Making Beds.
o Tidying.
o Washing, ironing and folding.
o Aromatherapy for your home.
Postnatal Doula Services also make a wonderful gift and we offer gift vouchers for those seeking them.
Postnatal Doula Services are available for $35 an hour (min 2 hours)
No one can ever prepare you for the loss of a baby, but your Doula is here to hold your hand and guide you through the darkest hours.
Grief and Loss Doulas have been through loss themselves and have chosen to assist other mothers and their families facing the same journey.
The loss of a baby can happen at any time and regardless of how many weeks gestation your baby has reached, the intensity and overwhelming emotions require the same honoring.
Our Doulas support women who are currently experiencing miscarriage, are preparing to lose a baby or who have recently experienced a loss.
Your Doula will remain by your side if you are experiencing miscarriage at home.
All births deserve to be honored and respected.
Our services can include -
o 24/7 on call attendance
o Guidance through understanding what is/has happened to you physically.
o Listening to you and helping you process your emotions.
o Supporting you and your partner through delivery of your baby either at home or in hospital.
o Support you in the choices and decisions you need to make during this time.
o Guiding you through necessary paperwork
o Helping to collect keepsakes
o Supporting you and your family with day to day tasks like housework and meals
o Communicating with other children and family members to help them understand their valuable role in supporting you and one another.
o Assisting with Funerals and Ceremony (depending on babies gestation.)
o Linking you with local support groups and organisations who may be able to assist you.
The Grief and Loss Support Package is $550 (which can be paid via tailored weekly installments.) -
This includes -
o Attendance at the birth / delivery for as long as required.
o 2 x 90 min in person appointments.
o Phone support / referral.
Individual 90 minute appointments can also be scheduled at a cost of $80 per appointment.
Phone 0414 485 803 for urgent assistance
Student Doula Support - Birth and Post Natal
Our Student doulas are committed to the highest standards of training and work closely with an experienced mentor doula throughout their trainee period. Students will have completed theoretical components of the course and proven their knowledge of pregnancy and childbirth through completion of assessments.
Your student doula will be able to support your through a process of developing your birth plan and assisting you throughout your labour using natural and complimentary therapies learned during their course.
We also have students who are available as Post Natal Doula students. Post Natal Doulas assist you after the birth of your baby in your home with practical assistance caring for your baby while you rest, shower or care for other children, assist with daily household chores or meal preparation, assist with laundry or provide you with referrals to local groups or organisations that may improve your lifestyle. 6 hours assistance in total over a maximum of 3 days is available at no charge to you.
You will also have the opportunity to speak with your doulas mentor should you wish to at any time.
Many of our student doulas are mothers themselves who understand first hand your experiences and bring a wealth of experience from their own lives prior to embarking on this career.
This program comes at no cost to you in return for your written feedback following your baby's birth. This will assist your doula in developing her skills for her new career.
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