The role of the birth doula is that of a professional, non-medical birth companion, able to provide:
- continuity of care;
- reassurance and encouragement;
- breathing and relaxation techniques;
- massage;
- help with labour and birth position; and
- support for the partner.
Our overall aim as birth doulas is to help the mother experience a more positive labour and birth.
A birth doula package will generally consist of two to three antenatal visits, attendance during labour and birth, email and telephone contact, on call from 38 weeks, and one or two postnatal visits.
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