Our Most Popular Support option. 

Your Doula will meet with you 4 times throughout your pregnancy  to 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 your birth.

o You will have free access to our library of books and DVD's.  

o You will also have access to our hire equipment including Labour Tens Machines and Birth Pool .  

o You will have 24/7 email access to chat to your doula prior to your birth. 

o Your Doula will be on call for you for up to 4 weeks before your birth and ready to come to you when called.  

o During early labour your doula will meet you either at home or your chosen place of birth and remain with you providing you and your partner with support, keeping you both informed, as well as creating a beautiful birth environment . 

You will be able to pre select your preferred aromatherapy, massage, music, hot and cold pain relief, physical assistance with birthing positions, photographs of both parents with baby at birth and more.  

o Your Doula will provide you and your partner with light snacks and drinks as required so you can focus on relaxing and enjoying your moment.  

o Your Doula will remain by your side throughout the entire labour, birth and post delivery leaving you only when you want privacy. Your Doula will create a safe environment where you feel nurtured and secure. 

Geelong and Surfcoast Doula Services also offers the reassurance of having a back up Doula on call at no extra charge in case your Doula is delayed or unable to attend your birth for any unforeseen reason. You will meet this Doula during your visits so you will be familiar with her and she will have a complete understanding of your needs.  

o Following your birth your Doula will return for a post birth appointment to debrief your birth and to connect you to local groups and facilities who can support your early parenting experience. 

Package Cost $950 - weekly payment plan available*  

 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.   

You will discuss techniques and positions for labour as well as enjoying a pre-birth massage.

Your doula will help to outline your birth plan if you don't already have one and put a plan in place to ensure you feel fully supported on the day.     

When your labour begins your doula will meet you at your chosen place of birth and remain with you throughout your entire labour until your baby is in your arms and you no longer feel you need her support.   

Package Cost $549* Weekly payment plan available 

 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 affordable option for Doula support with the reassurance of having a highly trained and experienced professional Doula.    

Package cost  $390. 

Optional group birth preparation classes $25 per couple per session.

PLEASE NOTE - Pre registration is required for this program please contact us for registration paperwork prior to 36 weeks gestation. 

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.