Welcome to Sacred Moon Birth Support!
Who needs a Birth Support Person... aka a Doula?
Do you wonder how you will cope with pain and discomfort during labour and birth?
Are you wondering what model of care you should choose for your pregnancy and birth?
Would you like support at your birth regardless of how it happens (naturally or with medical assistance)?
Would you like someone to be with you continuously throughout your labour, regardless of how long it takes?
Do you want someone at your birth who can support your husband/partner?
Have you experienced a difficult or traumatic birth in the past?
Are you worried about how you will cope once your baby arrives?
During pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood it is essential to invest in your family, however this may look for you. Lots of families are realising that starting this journey with as much love, support and tenderness as possible helps to create a solid foundation for their future together. With postnatal depression rates unacceptably high in Australia, and many new mothers and fathers finding it hard to cope with the demands and changes of early parenthood, it is important to consider how you can be supported throughout this time.
As your doula I will support you and your family to prepare and celebrate your birth journey as the special rite of passage that it is, regardless of how or where you give birth. I will work alongside your primary health care provider (midwife or obstetrician) and support you to make your own choices that suit you and your family best.
What is a Doula?
The word Doula comes from the ancient Greek word meaning ‘Woman's Servant’. A Doula's role is to mother the mother (and the whole family!!) and provide non-medical, continuous, emotional and practical support during birth, as well as support during pregnancy and in the postnatal period.
Many women find that having the continuous, nurturing presence of a Doula (as well as their partner/husband) assists them to navigate their birth journey. Research confirms that there are many positive benefits of having a doula to provide continuous support throughout labour and birth. A supportive relationship with a Doula and the sense of being ‘held’ and nurtured can promote safety and reduce the rates of unplanned interventions during birth and help women start their mothering experience from a healthier, happier place.
Research has shown the incredible difference it can make to have a doula by your side:
What will I get If I work with a Doula? Find out more here.
Do you wonder how you will cope with pain and discomfort during labour and birth?
Are you wondering what model of care you should choose for your pregnancy and birth?
Would you like support at your birth regardless of how it happens (naturally or with medical assistance)?
Would you like someone to be with you continuously throughout your labour, regardless of how long it takes?
Do you want someone at your birth who can support your husband/partner?
Have you experienced a difficult or traumatic birth in the past?
Are you worried about how you will cope once your baby arrives?
During pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood it is essential to invest in your family, however this may look for you. Lots of families are realising that starting this journey with as much love, support and tenderness as possible helps to create a solid foundation for their future together. With postnatal depression rates unacceptably high in Australia, and many new mothers and fathers finding it hard to cope with the demands and changes of early parenthood, it is important to consider how you can be supported throughout this time.
As your doula I will support you and your family to prepare and celebrate your birth journey as the special rite of passage that it is, regardless of how or where you give birth. I will work alongside your primary health care provider (midwife or obstetrician) and support you to make your own choices that suit you and your family best.
What is a Doula?
The word Doula comes from the ancient Greek word meaning ‘Woman's Servant’. A Doula's role is to mother the mother (and the whole family!!) and provide non-medical, continuous, emotional and practical support during birth, as well as support during pregnancy and in the postnatal period.
Many women find that having the continuous, nurturing presence of a Doula (as well as their partner/husband) assists them to navigate their birth journey. Research confirms that there are many positive benefits of having a doula to provide continuous support throughout labour and birth. A supportive relationship with a Doula and the sense of being ‘held’ and nurtured can promote safety and reduce the rates of unplanned interventions during birth and help women start their mothering experience from a healthier, happier place.
Research has shown the incredible difference it can make to have a doula by your side:
- 50% reduction in caesarean rate
- 25% shorter labour
- 60% reduction in epidural requests
- 40% reduction in oxytocin use (Syntocinon)
- 30% reduction in analgesia use
- 40% reduction in forceps delivery
- Improved breastfeeding
- Decreased incidence of postpartum depression
- Greater maternal satisfaction!
- Better mother-infant interaction!
What will I get If I work with a Doula? Find out more here.
Supporting a beautiful mother in her home, one contraction and acupressure point at a time.
