My Packages and Rates
I offer a variety of antenatal, birth and postnatal packages to suit different needs and budgets. I am also happy to create a bespoke package to suit your needs and circumstances.
Get in touch and we can start to build something tailor-made for you.
Birth Services (Various packages)
All packages include:-
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On-call from 38 weeks of pregnancy until your baby is born
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Unlimited support via email, text and phone including during the "fourth trimester"
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21 hours of postnatal services (including content of regular postnatal sessions and traditional postnatal doula services.
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2 antenatal sessions -
On call from 2 weeks before scheduled Caesarean date -
21 hours postnatal services in blocks of at least 3 hours -
Additional focus on recovery from Caesarean birth in antenatal sessions
Antenatal only Package (£150 / 2 sessions)
Postnatal Services (£15 ph)
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Caring for your new baby or any siblings while you catch up on sleep
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Breast or bottle feeding support
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Help at bath time
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Helping around the house
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Emotional support; talking and listening
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Making lunch, dinner or supper
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Grocery shopping
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The school run
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Signposting you to any support or information you may need
Night Doula (£120 / 9hrs)
Almost anything seems a little better after a good night’s sleep! I can take responsibility for caring for your baby overnight (as well as siblings, light housework and prepping the next day's meals) to allow you and your partner to rest.
Birth only Package
A doula is a valuable member of your birth team and you may want the additional physical, emotional and practical support they offer 'on the day'.
Holiday doula
If you are in your third trimester and are visiting beautiful West Dorset you may appreciate the reassurance of knowing a local doula, who is familiar with the local hospitals, is ready to support you should you go into labour.
Welcome Home Package (£100 / approx. 4 hours over 1 or 2 days)
Arrived home with baby and need immediate support? I will spend time with you to discuss your worries and concerns.
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Techniques to calm and soothe your baby
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Support with establishing feeding
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Baby care including bathing, sleep and room temperatures
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Debriefing the birth experience
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Looking after yourself and finding time for ‘you’
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Support network / groups in your local area
This is a one off package and can be given as a gift
Miscarriage / Termination support
No-one should have to be alone. I can be there and support you through a miscarriage or termination for as long as you need me with a listening ear & quiet companionship. No charge, though you may wish to make a donation to an appropriate charity.