What to Expect from me as your Doula
After we have had our initial call, we will meet for a chat after which you decide if I am the right doula for you. From there we will work together to create support that is tailored to you, your wishes and the kind of birth experience you are hoping for. Whether that be antenatal sessions to prepare you for birth, having me by your side when you give birth or making sure you have the support you need after your baby is born - or all three with the full doula package.
ANTENATAL SUPPORT
3 antenatal sessions for you and your partner • access to my ever growing pregnancy and birth library • use of TENS machine
During the antenatal sessions we cover:
Exploring physiological birth
Creating a birth plan
Movement and positions for labour
Breathing, rebozo and hypnobirthing
Massage and pressure techniques
Medical interventions and your choices
Breastfeeding and bottle feeding
Informed consent and advocating
Preparing for the early postpartum period
Positive affirmations and building resilience and confidence for birth
BIRTH SUPPORT
1 antenatal meet-up • continuous support during the birth • the option to hire a birth pool
What my birth support looks like:
Making sure your wishes are heard and supporting you to make informed choices
Offering suggestions for movement, positions and comfort measures
Hands-on support including massage, warmth and counter-pressure
Creating a calm and supportive environment (lights dimmed, quiet voices)
Supporting your partner to feel confident and involved
Looking after the practical things, like filling up the birth pool (at home) or getting your bags to the right room (in hospital)
Reminding you how strong and capable you are
POSTNATAL SUPPORT
2 postnatal sessions (2 hours each) • nourishing meals and healthy snacks • option to hire a baby sling
During the postnatal sessions we cover:
A chance to talk through your birth and how you’re feeling
Support with breast or bottle feeding
Signposting you to local groups or support
Taking care of things on your to do list (walking the the dog, looking after an older child or light housework)
Caring for your baby whilst you shower, rest or have some quiet time
THE FULL DOULA PACKAGE
ANTENATAL PREPARATION
UNWAVERING BIRTH SUPPORT
NURTURING POSTNATAL CARE
"The biggest thank you, you were the best support and made the whole thing so much more bearable, special and easy to navigate"
— P
"Frey went above and beyond and helped us so much"
— N
"After a rocky first birth, Frey made sure I felt calm, supported and ready for welcoming my second baby"
— J
"Can't thank you enough, you were honestly amazing and made my home birth very special"
— H
"Frey helped me after the birth of my 3rd baby, she came over with treats and coffee, stayed with the baby so I had some time for myself and she even hoovered the house"
— C
"Frey was amazing, I felt so prepared and cared for - even when the birth started earlier than expected - I could not have asked for a better doula!"
— E
