Birth Doula Services
Why Use a Birth Doula?
After doing research on doulas Dr. John Kennell said,"If doula were a drug it would be malpractice not to use it." Wow! He saw firsthand what an incredible difference
a trained labour support companion makes to the childbearing family.
Research Based Evidence Says...
Having a trained labour companion has tremendous benefits
such as:
-reduces cesarean rates
- reduces requests for epidurals
- reduces length of labour
-reduces the need for pain medication
- less anxiety
-lower rates of post-partum depression
.- increased satisfaction with partner!
How do we practice?
Cost -$650 plus GST done through Birth Roots Doulas Collective. .
The birth doula contract is to be signed at the first visit.
includes :1-3 prenatal visits,2 postnatal visit ,email and phone support,
continuous labor support. We discuss your concerns, priorities and
preferences at these meeting and develop a birth plan or birth strategies
according to your choices and goals.
Our Role
reassuring you that your body can do this
personalizing your environment during labor and birth
offering information and research to guide your decisions
developing strategies and options for your unique concerns
giving nonjudgmental communication and support
bulding a bridge between medical staff and you
Examples of Techniques Used
Relaxation through breathing patterns, massage, visualizations.
Positioning and movement to enhance labor and birth
Affirmation and encouragement to find your rhythm in labor
Comfort Measures- hot or cold packs
Caring and intuition from the heart
