Jane Stanley

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I’m a Certified Doula with DONA (Doulas of North America - www.dona.org).
I have worked with pregnant teens, low income women (on a voluntary basis) and private clients in the USA and Australia. This has given me experience in vaginal births (medicated and un-medicated), cesarean section, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and the birth of twins.

I have two gorgeous daughters who were both birthed at home. I will carry the wonderful detailed memories of their births with me throughout the rest of my life. I was so lucky to have had the reassurance and constant support from the same person all through my pregnancies, labours and finally the birth of my babies. I wish all women could have this same support and reassurance when they give birth.

I am absolutely passionate about empowering women and educating them about their birth choices. My role as your Doula is to help you achieve a positive birth experience by offering information and support on what to consider when making these choices. This will include medication options and the risks and benefits of certain medications and procedures, labour and birth positions and comfort measures. This will assist you in making informed decisions about the birth of your baby which in turn, will enable you to confidently write a “birth plan”.

I will always respect and support your choices. This is YOUR birth, YOUR body and YOUR baby.

The birth of a child is probably the most amazing, empowering and memorable event in a woman’s life. Women can go through a whole range of feelings; excitement, trepidation, peace, fear, overwhelming love, worry… They have asked themselves the question “Can I really do this?” Doulas have been supporting mothers for centuries and it is a proven fact that the presence of a knowledgeable woman can be very beneficial for the labouring Mum. Doula means, “mothering the mother” and that is, in essence, what I do. I will be there to keep you focused on your body, suggest various positioning for labour and birth; I will use comfort measures such as counter pressure, massage, focused relaxation breathing and aromatherapy. I will not take the place of your partner, but will work alongside him or her, as a team. I will be as involved as you want me to be. This is YOUR experience; an intimate and unique time that must be treasured and respected.

Jane Stanley CD (DONA)
www.freewebs.com/doulajane