Birth and Postnatal Doula

El Recien Doula provides emotional, physical and educational support to mothers who are expecting a baby, experiencing labour or has recently given birth. My duty as a doula is to empower mothers and the rest of the family by supporting you during or after birth. Through my dedicated support, I can help you and your family through the journey of parenthood. 
 
The services I offer will make your child’s birth a positive experience that will last a lifetime. 

Often described as ‘mothering the mother’, a doula is a Greek word which means ‘caregiver’. As a doula, I offer emotional and physical support before, during and after birth.

It is my mission to help you have the best birthing experience possible.

I will create a comforting space for parents, offering caring, loving encouragement to mothers and their partners. 

As your birth doula, I will give you emotional and physical support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth help you find your rhythm to give you a satisfying and memorable birth and the postpartum period.

As soon as you reach 38 weeks in your pregnancy, I will be on call 24/7. I can also provide support via phone call, text and email. I create a calm and positive environment for you and your partner during birth and will stay with you until your baby is born.

Initial Meeting and Preparation

• I will conduct a minimum or three visits before your due date to go through any questions you might have and build up relationship
• Empower you to write your birth plan, discuss your preferences talk about your concerns, birth options
• Discuss what you might like during each stage of labour

We will then practice several pain management techniques and pushing positions for birthing while learning some valuable coping skills. I will show you the specific signs that are associated with labour and its progression so that you know exactly when you are in labour.

• Shortens first-time labour by 25%.
• Decreases the chance of caesarean birth
• by 50%
• Lowers epidural requests by 60%.
• Reduces forceps by 40%.
• Increases oxytocin usage by 40%.
• Reduces analgesia usage by 30%.
• Decreases the need for pain medication.
• Gives fathers more confidence to engage in labour.
• Increases successful breastfeeding.

24-Hour On Call

At 38 weeks, I will be on standby, ready to support you once you go into labour. I will stay with you until your baby is born, providing the much-needed emotional and physical support, along with being able to answer any queries via email, phone call or text. I will come to you as soon as you feel that you need my support.

The Birth

I will stay by your side during early indications of labour when you are being transported to the hospital or birth centre and during labour. I will stay for up to an hour after the birth to make sure that you are bonding with your newborn and start breastfeeding safely and accurately.