Labor Support

The evidence shows that the benefits from a doula during labor significantly improves maternal and infant outcomes, including reducing the need for medical interventions, and increasing satisfaction with the birthing experience. 

Emotional Support

Research strongly indicates that emotional support during labor is beneficial for both mothers and their babies, leading to shorter labors, less medication use, and potentially lower C-section rates.

Physical Assistance

Providing assistance on how to manage pain during labor with massage, breathing exercises, and position changes. Changing positions during labor can offer other benefits such as a short labor duration, reduced need for interventions and a lower chance of a cesarian.

Evidence-Based Support

Evidence-based labor support, particularly through the use of doulas, has been shown to positively impact labor outcomes. Studies indicate that having a doula present during labor can lead to shorter labor durations, reduced need for analgesia, fewer interventions like C-sections and instrumental vaginal births, and a higher rate of spontaneous vaginal births. Continuous support also improves maternal satisfaction and reduces negative feelings about childbirth.

Collaborative Care

Working with your entire birthing team for best outcomes. This collaborative approach can lead to improved maternal outcomes, including reduced need for interventions like Cesarean sections and epidurals, as well as enhanced patient satisfaction and confidence.

Postpartum Support Services

Comprehensive support for new parents during the postpartum period to ensure well-being. Evidence shows that adequate support during the postpartum period is strongly linked to lower risks of postpartum depression and anxiety, which can often go undetected.

Physical Recovery Assistance

Helping you heal physically after childbirth with tailored recovery support and guidance.

Emotional Support Services

Providing emotional support to help navigate the challenges of postpartum adjustment. One of my top priorities is to make sure you're not impacted by Postpartum Depression or anxiety.

Infant Care Guidance

Expert advice and hands-on help with infant care to help ease your transition. I also offer support and training with things like baby-wearing and learning how to use "all the new gadgets".

Baby Feeding Support

Is your preference to breast feed or bottle feed? Whatever decision you choose, I am here to support your journey.

Postpartum nutrition is crucial for recovery and well-being, as well as for supporting infant health through breastfeeding. I an assist with cooking a meal, or provide evidence based suggestions on what to eat during this time.

Nutritional Support

Home Care

Practical support can include light housekeeping such as doing the laundry, dishes or running a vacuum.

Sibling Care

Providing emotional support to older children, helping them process their feelings about the new baby and their changing role in the family. I can also hold your baby while you spend time with your other children.

Bereavement Support

Providing support and guidance to families experiencing loss from a miscarriage, stillbirth or other significant losses. Contact me for more information. 

Adoption Support

Providing education, emotional support and practical guidance to families involved in the adoption process.