BIRTHS

As a Trainee Doula, I only charge £150 per birth max.

For this I will include:

  • Initial booking
  • On call 24/7 for the 2 weeks before due date and 2 weeks after
  • 4 Antenatal visits lasting 1-2 hours
  • Continuous support during labour
  • Unlimited Telephone/ Email support
  • 1 Postnatal visits

POSTNATAL

My hourly rate is £10 although this can be flexible under certain circumstances. In addition to this I normally charge 40p per mile for my travel expenses. The initial consultation is free. This can take between 1-2 hours.

New mothers normally benefit from around 6-8 hours assistance spread out throughout the week for the first six to eight weeks, although I am flexible if mothers require more or less support. You can contact me before of after the birth. Please be aware a Postnatal Doula's schedule can fill up months in advance.

As I am a mother myself, I am not available evenings or nights, although I am always at the and of a phone to offer support. I am available to work weekends.

I can offer the following services:

  • Occupying siblings whilst mother and baby have bonding time.
  • Helping feeding, whether you have chosen to breastfeed or bottlefeed.
  • Light housework, e.g. some hoovering, dusting, washing up and ironing.
  • Having "me time", simply having a bath or washing your hair.
  • Care for your newborn while you rest, recuperate or maintain the bond you have with older children.
  • Food shopping, I should point out that this is at your own expense, any monies will have to be paid up front.
  • Give practical advice on caring for your newborn.
  • Companionship, someone to chat to and share thoughts/ideas.

I am ultimately there to enable you and your family to enjoy your new arrival, and to help and encourage you to be more confident in doing things for yourself. To become the mother you know you can be.

I have a recent Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure (CRB).

I am not first aid qualified at present but I am looking into training with the St John's Ambulance

I am a non-smoker and have a full clean UK driving licence.

 

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