Birth support - Postnatal support
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Welcome to Robyn McDonaldBirth support - Postnatal support
Postnatal Support
I offer practical and emotional support to the new mother and father in the home following the birth of the baby as a postnatal doula. My work is about empowering a family to take care of itself and I facilitate this by helping mothers to relax, enjoy their baby and find their own way of mothering. With the help of a postnatal doula a mother can enjoy some of the benefits of a prolonged "lying in" period.
Birth support
As a birth doula my work is about offering one to one continuous support that enables you to relax and enjoy the birth. I am passionate about supporting you in a way which is right for YOU, and which nurtures strength and confidence within you. During your pregnancy I would hope to establish a relationship by meeting with you and your partner at least two or three times. During these meetings we can discuss your plans, anxieties and expectations. We can talk about your preparations for childbirth, such as workshops/antenatal classes, and if you wish we can do some preparation of our own together. If you have a birth plan we can go over this together so that I am able to become familiar with your needs and choices. Some women also find it cathartic to share past experiences of pregnancy and birth.
I will be on 24 hour call for you for four weeks: two weeks before your due date and two after. When you go into labour I am happy for you to call me at any time, and can be with you as soon as you feel you need support. I can be with you at home while you are in the early stages of labour and stay with you until your baby is born at home or in hospital.
Service Categories
Doulas, Homeopaths
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