Birth Doula Services

Elements of Care
Monthly Events for Birth Doula Clients
Fees
Specials
Register for Birth Doula Services

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Elements of Birth Doula Care:

Two Prenatal Meetings - These meetings are a chance for us to get to know one another better and for me to learn more about your dreams, fears and plans around pregnancy, birth and parenting and your expectations for doula care. The content is usually determined by whatever is on your mind; I can help you to clarify confusions that arise from the many sources of information that are available to pregnant women and couples.

Birth - The birth of your child is something that you will remember for the rest of your life. It is my privlidge to use my skills and experience as a doula to assist you in travelling your path in the way that works for you. I provide emotional and physical support (including lots of massage), information about the process and advocacy when you need it. I am also keenly aware of your birth companion(s) and the importance of helping them to be as involved as you both want.

Two Post-Partum Meetings - I usually come to your home in the first week after the baby's birth and once again in the following weeks but the timetable is up to you. New parents often have a lot of questions about breastfeeding, infant care and self-care. Those with newly-expanded families can often use a doula's help with learning how to manage these elements as they continue to see to the needs of their older child(ren).

For more information on the elements of post-partum care meetings, please see the Postpartum Doula page.

Additional Support - Clients have unlimited phone and email support, a library of selected books and DVDs, and appropriate referrals to a wide variety of perinatal professionals before and after the birth.

Availability - As your doula, I am on-call for you 24-hours a day, seven days a week starting at the beginning of your due month (two weeks before your estimated due date) and continuing until your baby is born. Of course, if a client contacts me before the "official" on-call period, I will do everything possible to attend. If it is not possible, I will arrange for back-up.

Back Up - Adar Birth Services teams up with three other doulas for primary backup and several more for secondary relief. My backup doulas are warm, knowledgable and experienced. Clients have the opportunity to meet with backup doulas at monthly "Meet the Backup" teas (see below for more details).

My Education - I have taken two DONA-certified trainings, completed the Douglas College program, "Anatomy and Physiology for the Childbearing Year" as well as their certificate program for Breastfeeding Counseling and attend yearly educational upgrading days at the College for Doulas and Breastfeeding Education.
My Childbirth Education instruction was taken with Birthing From Within and I have also taken their "Doula From Within" workshop.
I've also done rounds with Jack Newman at his Toronto clinic.



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Monthly Events

Meet the Back Up - Clients and backup doulas meet to shmooze, eat labour-friendly foods and learn something new. We hold one of three workshops at each Tea: Baby Wearing, Mama Massage & Diapering.

As a Doula, I do not:
- Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure readings, foetal heart checks vaginal exams and others. I am there to provide only physical comfort, emotional support and advocacy.
- Make decisions for you. I will help you get the information necessary to make an informed decision. I will also remind you if there is a departure from your Birth Plan.
- Speak to the staff on your behalf. I will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options, but you or your partner will speak on your own behalf to the clinical staff.


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Fees:
Consultations are free. The fee for the services described above is $850.


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Specials:
All Birth Doula Clients of Adar Birth Services receive 50% off the regular rate for our TENS and birth pool rentals as well as $50 off our prenatal classes. This is a combined saving of $160!


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Register for Birth Doula Services
To check my availability, please scroll down to the calendars below.
If you are not ready to register for Birth Doula Services, you can call 778-VIP-CARE to schedule a complimentary interview.

Intake Form - Moms

Intake Form - Partners

My Availability
(If your Estimated Due Date falls on a green square, I am available for your birth.)